--- title: "Smiths Dog Lodge — Colorado Springs, CO" url: "https://dogsaway.co/colorado-springs-co/smiths-dog-lodge/" updated: "2026-08-06" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-08-06" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Smiths Dog Lodge Kennel in Monument, CO — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Colorado Springs, CO (https://dogsaway.co/colorado-springs-co/). **★4.9 from 42 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding, daycare - **Address:** 17150 Mitchell Ave, Monument, CO 80132 - **Website:** http://www.smithsdoglodge.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smiths%20Dog%20Lodge&query_place_id=ChIJjwKE6L6tbIcR1ZJzSNYUZYY ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 1–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **How a stay is counted:** Boarding is charged per night — facility's words: "Boarding Rates: charged per night (one price, no adds ons, no extra charges)" (http://www.smithsdoglodge.com/heritage) - **Cancellation:** Holiday reservations need a deposit that is non-refundable; no credit if the reservation is cancelled — facility's words: "Deposits are required for reservations to be confirmed for all major Holidays. Deposits are non-refundable and we do not offer credit if reservations are cancelled." (http://www.smithsdoglodge.com/heritage) ## For travelers - **COS** (Colorado Springs): 21.2 miles, straight line - **DEN** (Denver International): 54.6 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $60 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $35 per day > “Boarding Rates: charged per night (one price, no adds ons, no extra charges) One dog: $60 … Day Care: $35 Per dog” Source: http://www.smithsdoglodge.com/heritage — checked July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 6 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 6, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Vaccinations: 1. Rabies 2. Distemper 3. Bordatella 4. Canine Influenza: all are required prior to your fir[st visit]” — https://www.smithsdoglodge.com/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Print out and complete current vaccination records for each dog.” — https://www.smithsdoglodge.com/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “dogs that know how to play safely with other dogs or are content during open play time (napping, walking, exploring, more playing etc.)” — https://www.smithsdoglodge.com/ - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Tours:** Tours by appointment > “Scheduling the Assessment Tour: E-mail Nancy at dogsarehere@msn.com and request an as[sessment]” — https://www.smithsdoglodge.com/ - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Feeding:** Owner's food required > “the dogs eat just like we do at home because our customers provide their own food” — https://www.smithsdoglodge.com/ - **Availability:** Accepting new clients > “Smiths Dog Lodge is currently accepting new clients!” — https://www.smithsdoglodge.com/ - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 ## Licensing - **State license:** active — Pet Boarding and/or Training, expires 3/2/2027 > “James Smith (dba The Smiths Love & Lodging for Your Family Dog) — Pet Boarding and/or Training, expires 3/2/2027” — https://ag.colorado.gov/animal-welfare/pet-animal-care-facilities-act-pacfa/active-pacfa-facilities A state license is not a quality rating; Dogs Away does not assess compliance. ## How to cite Smiths Dog Lodge, Monument, CO. 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