Boarding, per night
The lowest posted nightly rate per facility runs $23 to $100 (median $58.90, middle half $47 to $68, 53 facilities). Suites or luxury rooms start at $59 to $120. Many kennels charge by dog size, and a second dog sharing a room usually costs less than a second booking.
Cat boarding, where offered, starts at $17 to $74 a night (7 facilities).
Daycare, per day
A full day starts at $16 to $65 (median $39, 53 facilities) and a half day at $18 to $37. Packages and passes cut the per-day cost to $15 to $45; if you use daycare weekly, compare per-day package prices, not the single-day rate.
By city
| City | Boarding, per night | Daycare, full day | Suite, per night | Posted a price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $39 to $70 | $25 to $45 | $70 to $95 | 56% of 16 |
| Austin | $47 to $100 | $27 to $50 | $65 to $90 | 76% of 17 |
| Las Vegas | $30 to $75 | $30 to $40 | $69 to $120 | 71% of 17 |
| Houston | $30 to $70 | $30 to $65 | $59 to $100 | 60% of 15 |
| Denver | $23 to $80 | $16 to $51 | $75 to $83 | 89% of 18 |
Fees and extras
- Holiday surcharges: 11 posted, $2 to $10; check minimum stays too.
- Temperament test: 32 facilities require one. Posted fees run $25 to $45.
- Bath at checkout: 1 facilities say a bath is required after longer stays.
| Extra | Posted prices | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | $15 to $70 | 20 |
| Extra playtime or walk | $6 to $35 | 22 |
| Second dog, boarding | $30 to $171 | 47 |
Vaccines and why kennels ask for them
Kennel cough (canine infectious respiratory disease complex) spreads most easily where many dogs are housed together, such as kennels and daycares. Bordetella bronchiseptica, canine parainfluenza and canine adenovirus type 2 are common causes, and the AVMA says a veterinarian may recommend Bordetella and canine influenza vaccines for dogs at risk. (AVMA) (AVMA)
AAHA’s vaccination guidelines treat rabies and distemper, adenovirus and parvovirus as core vaccines for every dog, and Bordetella and canine influenza as lifestyle vaccines chosen by risk, such as boarding. (AAHA) The CDC advises keeping pets up to date on rabies vaccination. (CDC)
On this site, 27 facilities list rabies, 23 DHPP, 26 Bordetella and 5 canine influenza as required (of 27 that post their rules). Some vaccines need time to take effect, so ask your veterinarian how far ahead to book.
Questions people ask
How much does dog boarding cost per night?
Across 53 facilities that post a rate, the lowest nightly boarding price runs $23 to $100, with a median of $58.90; the middle half charge $47 to $68. Suites and larger dogs cost more.
How much is doggy daycare?
A full day of daycare starts at $16 to $65 (median $39, 53 facilities). Half days start at $18 to $37. Packages bring the per-day price down to $15 to $45.
Is there a holiday surcharge?
Often. 11 posted holiday or peak surcharges run $2 to $10, usually per night. Many facilities also require a minimum stay over holidays.
Do I need a temperament test?
32 of 83 facilities say a temperament test, evaluation or trial day is required, usually before the first daycare or boarding stay; 1 say it isn’t. Where a fee is posted it runs $25 to $45; many are free.
Which vaccines do kennels require?
Of 27 facilities that list their rules, 27 require rabies, 23 distemper-parvo (DHPP), 26 Bordetella and 5 canine influenza. Your veterinarian can tell you which ones your dog needs and how far ahead to get them.
How these figures are made
- Only prices posted on facilities’ own public pages count. Estimates never enter these figures.
- For each facility we use the lowest posted price for one dog. Packages, memberships and second-dog prices don’t set the nightly or daily figures.
- Facilities whose website terms bar reuse are listed without prices. Full methodology.