Dog Boarding Services
Dog Boarding in Calgary
Dog boarding kennels, pet resorts and day care centres with overnight stays across Calgary. Contact them directly to check availability, prices and the vaccinations they require.
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Pro Tips
- Visit local facilities in person before booking
- Book 2-4 weeks in advance for peak seasons
- Prepare vaccination records and instructions
- Pack familiar items for your pet's comfort
Choosing dog boarding in Calgary
Dog boarding in Calgary ranges from small kennels to pet resorts and day care centres 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 in a cold snap and cool in a heat wave.
City business licences
The City of Calgary requires a business licence for doggy day cares, animal day cares and groomers that kennel one or more animals for any length of time at the place of business, whether it is commercial or home-based. The licence type is Kennel Service/Pet Dealer, and the City generally discourages home-based animal boarding. Ask a facility whether it holds this licence.
Your dog's licence
Cats and dogs three months or older need a City of Calgary licence. Have it ready when you book, along with your dog's vaccination records, because many facilities ask to see both.
Canine flu and kennel cough
In October 2023, Global News reported canine influenza in Calgary: a local dog had been infected at a dog show in the United States in late September, and veterinarians were on high alert. Ask your vet whether the canine flu vaccine makes sense before a stay, and ask the facility how it separates a dog that starts coughing.
Cold snaps
Calgary Animal Services recommends limiting time outdoors in extremely cold weather, so ask how a facility handles outdoor play when it is very cold and where dogs warm up afterwards.
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 winter and cool in summer?
- Which vet do they use in an emergency?
- Can you bring your dog's own food, bedding or medication?
Busy dates
Facilities fill up for summer, the Calgary Stampede, Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, so book early, and bring your dog's vaccination records, City licence and microchip number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I check a boarding kennel in Calgary?
The City of Calgary requires a Kennel Service/Pet Dealer business licence for businesses that keep animals at their place of business, including doggy day cares. Ask the facility whether it holds one, and visit before you book.
What does my dog need to board in Calgary?
Calgary requires a City licence for dogs three months or older. Most facilities also ask for proof of rabies, DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccination, so ask what yours requires.
Should my dog have the canine flu vaccine?
Ask your vet. Canine influenza was reported in a Calgary dog in October 2023, and the vaccine is a course of two doses a few weeks apart, so plan ahead if a facility requires it.
How much does dog boarding cost in Calgary?
Prices vary with the facility and the type of room, so ask for a quote. Private suites cost more than standard kennels, and many places charge more over holidays.
How far ahead should I book?
For summer, the Stampede, Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, book several weeks ahead, because popular facilities fill up.
What should I pack for my dog's stay?
Your dog's usual food, any medication with written instructions, copies of its vaccination records and City licence, its microchip number and your vet's contact details. A familiar blanket or toy can help too.