Dog Boarding in Anchorage

Dog boarding in and around Anchorage ranges from small kennels to pet resorts and day care centers with overnight stays. Visit before you book: a good facility will happily show you where dogs sleep, play and eat, and how it keeps them warm through the long winter.

Ask about the facility license

The Municipality of Anchorage lists a commercial facility license for a person or facility that boards or grooms dogs for fees or services. It is reasonable to ask a boarding business whether it holds one. Then use the visit as your own inspection: look for clean, dry runs, fresh water, secure fencing, staff who know the dogs by name, and a clear plan for a dog that gets sick.

Vaccines

Rabies vaccination must be current for dog licenses and kennel licenses in Anchorage. Most facilities also ask for DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough), and many ask for canine influenza. After the Anchorage animal shelter paused dog intake in March 2023 when dogs tested positive for parvovirus, it is worth asking how a facility handles sick dogs and cleans between stays.

What to ask

• Where do dogs sleep, and is someone on site overnight?
• Is play time in groups or one dog at a time, and how are groups matched?
• How do they keep dogs warm in a cold snap, and how long are dogs outside in winter?
• Which vet do they use in an emergency?
• Can you bring your dog's own food, bedding or medication?

Busy dates and your dog's license

Facilities fill up for summer, Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, so book early. Bring your dog's vaccination records and its Anchorage dog license, which is required for dogs four months and older.

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