An Aussie is a ranch dog, born in California by way of Australia, as the AKC puts it. Expect an alert, busy dog who likes to know where everyone is.
Sizing the run
Males run 20 to 23 inches and 50 to 65 pounds, females 18 to 21 inches and 40 to 55. Business Class is the usual pick. A compact female can do well in Economy at $52, but most Aussies appreciate the extra floor.
Coat
Aussies carry a medium-length double coat with feathering. AKC rates shedding at 3 of 5. Whether yours is priced in Medium or Double Coated depends on thickness, so please ask: $45 to $65 depending on weight and column.
Always on
AKC gives the breed 5 of 5 on energy. A herding dog without work finds work, such as circling other dogs or watching the gate. Walks, the large fenced play areas and the grass field keep that in hand. The doggie door means your dog can sit outside and watch the farm-country view.
Sun and shade
Sunshine is a consideration in July. About 100 days a year reach 90 degrees at nearby Vacaville, so we use shade and the air-conditioned inside half.
Busy mind, busy day
An Aussie bored at home invents work. During a stay, walks are included, and extras on the menu can fill the day: a Happy Lick Mat at $4.99 and a Happy Pup Cup at $4.99, and an additional picture play session is $14.99 per kennel.
Cost examples
A week in Business Class is 7 x $59 = $413 on the 2026 rates. Two Aussies from one home share Business for $59 plus $50. Stays of 14 nights or more are $53 a night.
Eyes, ears and tags
Tell the staff anything they should know about your dog's hearing, eyes or habits, and make sure the tag is current.
Visiting before you book
Aussies read a new place carefully, so a look around first helps owners as much as dogs. Walk-in tours run every day, 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM, with a staff member beside you, and you can ask which run suits a dog who watches everything.