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Good Company Pet Lodge ยท Bozeman

FAQ

Questions, answered plainly

Grouped by topic. If yours is not here, call or email and a person will answer it the same day.

Getting started

What is the first step?

Book a meet-and-greet. For dogs that is a free temperament day (about four hours, Monday to Thursday). For cats it is a ten-minute phone call and an optional tour.

Do I need to send vaccine records before the first visit?

Yes, at least 48 hours before, so we have time to check them with your vet if anything is unclear. Email them or upload them in the booking form.

Can I tour the lodge?

Yes, on weekdays at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. while the dogs rest. We will not walk you through the play yards during play, but you can watch through the window and on the cameras.

Daycare

How do you decide which group my dog joins?

Size first, then play style, then the temperament day notes. Rosa or another playgroup lead sets the groups every morning and changes them during the day if needed.

Does my dog have to be spayed or neutered?

For group play, yes, once they are over seven months old. Intact dogs are welcome to board and to do private play.

What if my dog does not like group play?

Then they do private play: sniff walks, puzzle meals and one-on-one time. Some dogs are simply happier that way, and we will tell you if we think yours is one of them.

Boarding

Is someone there overnight?

Yes. An attendant is awake on site from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. every night we have guests, and the lodge manager is on call ten minutes away.

Will I get updates while I am away?

One photo and a two-line note every day by text or email, plus the webcams for dogs in daycare play. If anything is off, we call.

What are the holiday rules?

Holiday nights add $10 for dogs and $6 for cats, with a 3-night minimum. This year that is Nov 25 to 29, 2026 and Dec 18, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. Deposits are refundable up to 14 days before holiday check-in.

Cats

Will my cat hear the dogs?

No. The cat wing is at the far end of the building with its own doors, its own air handling and solid walls.

Do cats need a temperament day?

No, just a short call about habits, food and anything that worries you.

Health and safety

What happens if my dog gets hurt?

We stop the play, give first aid, call you within 30 minutes for anything beyond a small scuff, and send photos and a written report the same day. The full policy, including who pays the vet, is on the requirements page.

What if my dog gets kennel cough?

Kennel cough can spread anywhere dogs meet, even with the vaccine, much like a cold at school. If a dog coughs at drop-off, they go home. If a cough starts here, we separate them and call you.

Do you give medications?

Yes. Oral medications are free. Injected medications like insulin are $5 a day. Bring meds in the original bottles with written instructions.

Prices and payments

Do daycare packs expire?

Packs are valid for 12 months from purchase. They are not refundable, but they can be shared between dogs in the same home.

Is there a deposit for boarding?

Yes, one night's fee, which comes off your bill. It is refundable up to 7 days before check-in, or 14 days for holiday stays. After that it can move to another stay within 12 months.

Do you charge sales tax?

No. Montana has no general sales tax, so the prices on this site are what you pay.

Still wondering? Call (406) 555-0148, email hello@goodcompany.example, or read the full requirements.

Book a stay

Start with a meet-and-greet

Tell us about your dog or cat, pick dates, answer a few questions and choose a time to meet. The temperament day for dogs is free.

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