Calm structure
Predictable routines and a calm environment help dogs settle, instead of being wound up by a noisy free-for-all.
Pre-opening · Spokane Valley
Peace of mind while your dog is in our care.
Calm, structured dog daycare and boarding — coming to Spokane Valley.
Sterling Canine Care is preparing to open with structured routines shaped by each dog’s size, temperament, comfort, and social fit.
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- No account or paymentNo account or payment
- Updates only if you opt inUpdates only if you opt in
Preparing to open
What Sterling is preparing to offer.
A calmer alternative to one-size-fits-all care, with routines shaped by each dog’s temperament, comfort, and social fit. Daycare and boarding will begin with evaluation and intake approval.
Daytime care
Daycare interest
Structured daytime care with small, supervised groups of compatible dogs, balanced with play, rest, and quieter moments.
Overnight care
Boarding interest
Overnight care with rest, gentle check-ins, enrichment, and clear owner communication based on each dog’s plan.
Recurring routine
Membership-style care interest
Recurring routines for dogs who visit regularly and benefit from predictable, structured care.
CalmTrack™ method
Care matched to the dog, not one-size-fits-all.
CalmTrack™ is Sterling’s fit-based care method for observing each dog, matching the day to their needs, and communicating clearly with owners.
Observe
We take time to understand each dog’s temperament, energy, comfort, social signals, and how they settle into a calm space.
Match
We plan compatible small-group time and the balance of structured play, rest, and quieter moments based on observation, care notes, social fit, and the day’s capacity.
Communicate
We keep owners informed with clear, plain-language notes about how their dog’s day was planned and how it went.
Observe
We take time to understand each dog’s temperament, energy, comfort, social signals, and how they settle into a calm space.
The goal is to see the dog in front of us before deciding what kind of day fits best.
Match
We plan compatible small-group time and the balance of structured play, rest, and quieter moments based on observation, care notes, social fit, and the day’s capacity.
Care routines remain fit-based and observation-led throughout the day.
Communicate
We keep owners informed with clear, plain-language notes about how their dog’s day was planned and how it went.
Communication is part of the care method, not an afterthought.
CalmTrack™ is a care method — not an app, a portal, a training program, a behavior program, veterinary care, or a guaranteed outcome.
Why this matters
Choosing where to leave your dog is a big trust decision.
These are the principles Sterling is being built around — and why they matter before day one.
Fit-based care
Care routines consider each dog’s size, temperament, comfort, care notes, and observation, with compatible grouping, rest, and clear supervision.
Clear communication
Clear, plain-language communication helps owners understand how care is planned and how their dog is doing.
Good to know
Questions before opening.
Practical answers about registering interest and what to expect before future care can begin.
Can I join the interest list if I’m unsure which type of care I’ll need?
Yes. The interest form includes a “Not sure yet” option, so you can register broad interest without choosing between daycare, boarding, or membership-style care now.
What happens after I join the interest list?
Your submission helps Sterling understand pre-opening demand and route your interest internally. It does not start an evaluation or create a booking. Occasional opening updates are sent only if you separately opt in.
Can I register interest for a nervous or selective-social dog?
Yes. You can register interest now. When evaluations become available, fit-based care will help determine whether a quieter routine, smaller group, selective-social path, private rotation, or another care path may be appropriate. Interest does not guarantee acceptance or a particular routine.
What information or records will be needed before care can begin?
Please do not submit veterinary records, vaccination uploads, medical conditions, or detailed behavior history through the interest form. Current records will be part of the later intake process, and confirmed requirements will be explained before routine care begins.
Will Sterling consider medication or special-care needs?
Basic non-emergency medication may be considered when it fits staffing and safety limits and clear written instructions are provided. Sterling does not provide veterinary care, and medical or special-care details should not be submitted through the pre-opening interest form.
When will detailed pricing and care policies become available?
Confirmed pricing and full care policies will be shared when they are finalized. Joining the interest list does not create fixed pricing, a booking, or a payment commitment.
Join the interest list while Sterling is preparing to open.
Tell us what kind of care matters most for your dog. You can also choose whether to receive occasional opening updates.
Joining records your interest only — it is not a booking or payment commitment.