Key takeaways
- The three main options are dog hotels, home boarding and in-home pet sitters — they differ in space, staffing and licensing.
- Check the licence, vaccine rules, play space, grouping, daily updates and billing before you book.
- Mini Boarding House is a licensed cage-free dog hotel near Taipei with a 400-ping lawn, from NT$730 per 24 hours, with pickup across Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan.
Three kinds of pet boarding
| Dog hotel | Home boarding | In-home pet sitter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where | A dedicated boarding facility | The sitter’s home | Your home |
| Dogs at once | More, usually grouped | Few | Just yours |
| Space | Varies — may include a lawn or pool | A typical home | Your home and local walks |
| Licensing | Should hold a special pet business licence | Registration may also be required | Usually an individual service |
| Best for | Overnight stays; active, social dogs | Dogs who prefer quiet | Dogs who struggle with new places |
6 things to check before booking
- Licence: a special pet business licence (ours is no. A1100926).
- Vaccines: rabies and core vaccines required? Unvaccinated dogs can’t board or attend daycare with us.
- Space: room to run and go outside, not just indoor rooms.
- Grouping: big and small dogs, and different temperaments, kept apart.
- Updates: photos and videos during the stay.
- Billing: per 24 hours or per calendar day, and which extras cost more.
How much does pet boarding cost?
Most boarding is priced by weight. At Mini Boarding House, per 24 hours:
| Dog weight | Boarding (per 24 hrs) |
|---|---|
| 0–5kg | NT$730 |
| 6–10kg | NT$830 |
| 11–20kg | NT$1,000 |
| 21–30kg | NT$1,200 |
| 30kg + | NT$1,300 |
15- and 30-night packages are available; over Lunar New Year (Feb 3–11, 2027) rates are double. See pricing.
Boarding at Mini Boarding House
We’re a cage-free dog hotel just outside Taipei with a 400-ping lawn and an outdoor pool. Dogs are grouped by size and temperament, with daily photo and video updates on LINE, and pickup across all of Taipei and New Taipei plus Taoyuan. For a first stay, we recommend a daycare day first.
Book on LINE @564uadew — English is fine.
FAQ
Is pet boarding the same as a dog hotel?
Pet boarding is the general term — it covers dog hotels, home boarding and in-home pet sitters. A dog hotel is a dedicated facility, usually with grouping and more space.
How much is pet boarding per day?
Usually priced by weight. Mini Boarding House is NT$730–1,300 per 24 hours, with 15- and 30-night packages.
Which vaccines are required?
Usually rabies and core vaccines; at Mini Boarding House, unvaccinated dogs or dogs with expired vaccines can’t board or attend daycare.
How do I know a boarding place is licensed?
Ask for its special pet business licence; Mini Boarding House’s is no. A1100926.
400-ping lawn, outdoor pool, cage-free open spaces, and photo and video updates on LINE every day.
Message us on LINEOr call +886 989-187-961 · 9:30 am–9:30 pm (quiet time 12–2 pm)