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Top 10 dog boarding services in Cincinnati, OH

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TailWaggers Doggy Daycare Cincinnati/Easgate

TailWaggers Doggy Daycare Cincinnati/Easgate

New on HomeGuide
Serves Cincinnati, OH
At Tailwaggers Doggy Daycare, Included with every Overnight Stay is the Next Fun Day of Daycare at No Extra Charge! Our Doggy Daycare Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas are Safe, Clean and HUGE! Lots of space for your dog to exercise and play with their friends Our Pack Leaders supervise all day making sure they are having fun and staying safe. We keep our Suites and Play areas Squeaky Clean because your dogs' health is our top priority. We can even give your dogs a Bath or Grooming before you pick them up. Do you have a Special Dog? (Of course you do!). Extra potty breaks, medications, special feedings, etc. are always included with your stay. W...
Kelly’s Pet Sitting In Cincinnati

Kelly’s Pet Sitting In Cincinnati

5.0(1)
Serves Cincinnati, OH
Emi S. says, "I always know my pet is in good hands with Kelly. She is always available, dependable and most importantly my cat loves her!" Read more
Animal Ark Pet Resort

Animal Ark Pet Resort

5.0(1)
1 hire on HomeGuide
Serves Cincinnati, OH
Marlene M. says, "They seem to care about the dogs and the place is always clean." Read more
Koking K9 Training

Koking K9 Training

5.0(1)
1 hire on HomeGuide
Serves Walton, KY
Michael Bowman S. says, "Jamie did a exellent job with our pup,She does her job very well!" Read more
LTA (Love Towards Animals)

LTA (Love Towards Animals)

New on HomeGuide
Serves Cincinnati, OH
I have always grown up with animals and I wanted take care of other pets and help people feel stress free
Animal Loving Petsitter

Animal Loving Petsitter

New on HomeGuide
Serves Cincinnati, OH
I'm just a college student on break for the summer that has a love for animals. I would like to help in any way I can with your pet(s). I have grown up around animals and have lots of experience, mostly with dogs.
Red Dog Pet Resort And Spa

Red Dog Pet Resort And Spa

New on HomeGuide
Serves Cincinnati, OH
An excellent, fun filled experience awaits your pet at Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa in Cincinnati. We are conveniently located on Red Bank Road, just off the 71 interstate, and close to Hyde Park, Oakley and Downtown. Our purpose-built pet boarding facility offers total pet care services including overnight accommodations, daycare, grooming and training. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to excellence, 24/7. Our purpose-built pet boarding facility offers total pet care services including overnight accommodations, daycare, grooming, swimming, and training....
Graces Dog Sitting<3

Graces Dog Sitting<3

New on HomeGuide
Serves Cincinnati, OH
I am a 12 year old girl who loves dogs so much and I have my parents and sister around to help out but I love dogs and have one of my own, he's very caring and playful and likes getting to know dogs all the time. I will have certain days where I might be to busy but for the most part I will probably be able to dog sit
Happy Paws Stay & Play

Happy Paws Stay & Play

New on HomeGuide
Serves Cincinnati, OH
Hello! We are a dog daycare, boarding, and grooming facility located at 6125 Cleves Warsaw Pike in Delhi! Please feel free to visit our website happypawsdelhi.com or our facebook page or even stop in for a tour of our beautiful facility! website: happypawsdelhi.com email: [email protected] phone: 513 941 7292
Kath's Komfy Kozy Kennel

Kath's Komfy Kozy Kennel

New on HomeGuide
Serves Cincinnati, OH
In home boarding or pet day care. I have vast experience with senior and special needs pets and I am comfortable with administering both oral meds or by injection.

Your dog boarding questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

It happens to the best of us—we have to go out of town or work on a big job and there’s no one to look after the dog. Thankfully, there are a fair number of dog boarding opportunities for your dog near your home. Dog boarding kennels provide your dog a safe and secure place to call their home away from home while you are away. Dog boarding is sometimes accompanied by other services, such as dog training and dog grooming.

Dog boarding costs $40 a night on average, depending on where you live, the size of your dog, and how long of a stay your pet needs. While the cost of boarding your dog may depend on a number of circumstances, most companies charge per day and/or night. Overall, you can expect the range to be between $25 and $85 each night.

Dogs need proof of Distemper, Parvo and Bordetella (kennel cough) annually and Rabies every 1-3 years. Puppies must be 10 days past their final round of distemper/parvo vaccination before kennels will accept them for boarding. Vaccinations need to be given no less than 7 days prior to boarding. If this is the dog's first Bordetella vaccination, it must be given 2 weeks prior to boarding.

For all breeds of dogs, most dog kennels require the dog to be at least 4 months old (12 to 16 weeks) old. This is because all certified kennels require incoming puppies to have had their first round of adult shots at 12 weeks, followed by the second round at around 16 weeks.

When preparing to take your dog to the kennel, remember to:

  1. Be up to date on their vaccinations. Vaccinations need to be given no less than 7 days prior to boarding.
  2. Pack plenty of your dog’s usual food for the length of their stay.
  3. Pack any medications or supplements that your dog may need.
  4. Pack your dog's leashes.
  5. Write a list of any special instructions you may have for your kennel regarding feeding times, portions for food, your local vet's phone number, and where you can be reached.
  6. Don't forget to pack your dog's favorite toys. An old t-shirt that smells like you can also make for a great cuddle toy!

The difference between dog sitting and boarding is the length of stay and attention of care. Dog boarding is like a hotel, where it's typically an overnight stay at a kennel where your dog is around other dogs. On the other hand, a dog sitter will watch your pet at either their or your home, or they may just stop by to care for your pets two or three times per day.

While in-home dog care might feel uncomfortable to some because of giving a stranger access to your home, having someone stop by can be much less intimidating for the dog than having to stay in a crate or small room overnight with other dogs around. If you are one of those dog owners who would rather your dog be in his or her own home while you are out of town, you may want to check out local dog sitters near you.

In general, puppies can receive injectable Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines between 6 and 8 weeks of age and booster shots when they're 10 to 12 weeks old. Adult dogs generally need booster vaccines for Bordetella in intervals of six months to a year. If this is the dog's first Bordetella vaccination, it must be given 2 weeks prior to boarding.

Reviews for Cincinnati dog boarding services

Recent success stories from people in the Cincinnati area.
Earthwise L.
Best pet boarding around. They even have an artificial grassed play area for dogs with grass allergies.
American Bark Park
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