Dog Hotel Requirements in Taiwan: Vaccines, Assessments and House Rules

Booking a dog hotel in Taiwan for the first time? Rules vary, but most follow similar requirements. Here is what to expect, using Mini Boarding House as an example.

Health and vaccines

Expect to show an original, vet-stamped vaccination booklet with current rabies and core vaccines. Dogs should be on regular parasite prevention and free of contagious disease.

Temperament assessment

Cage-free hotels let dogs play together, so many ask for a trial daycare first. At Mini Boarding House, an assessment is required before boarding for dogs with separation anxiety, nervousness, limited socialization, aggression or mounting, strong reactions to new places, unneutered males, and large dogs prone to anxiety.

Unneutered dogs and females in heat

At Mini Boarding House, unneutered dogs stay in a private room during boarding (small NT$400/day, large NT$600/day) and join supervised play when calm. Females in heat cannot board or attend daycare.

How a boarding day is billed

Some hotels bill by calendar date; others by 24 hours. Mini Boarding House counts 24 hours from actual check-in; extra time is charged as daycare in 6-hour blocks, and more than 12 extra hours counts as another night.

FAQ

Do dog hotels in Taiwan require a rabies vaccine?

Yes, almost all require proof of an up-to-date rabies vaccine, usually along with core vaccines.

Can unneutered dogs stay at a dog hotel?

Many hotels accept them with conditions. At Mini Boarding House they stay in a private room during boarding and join supervised play when calm.

Why do dog hotels ask for a trial day?

A trial day shows how your dog handles a new place and other dogs, so staff can plan safe care before an overnight stay.