Dog Boarding Services
Dog Boarding in Fort Worth
Dog kennels, pet resorts and day care centers with overnight stays across Fort Worth. 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 Fort Worth
Dog boarding in Fort Worth ranges from small kennels to pet resorts with play yards, private suites and day care. Visit before you book: a good facility will happily show you where dogs sleep, play and eat, and how it handles both summer heat and winter cold.
Vaccines
Most facilities ask for rabies, DHPP (which covers distemper and parvovirus) and Bordetella (kennel cough), and many ask for canine influenza. Fort Worth's city shelters have dealt with both canine influenza and distemper in recent years, so make sure your dog's vaccines are current before it boards, and ask the facility how it separates a dog that starts coughing. Under the city's animal laws, rabies shots are due by four months, 12 months later, and then at least every three years.
Heat and cold
The city's cold-weather guide says to bring all pets inside below 20 degrees, and puppies and short-haired pets below 35. Ask a facility how its kennels are heated in a freeze, how it keeps dogs cool and shaded in summer, and what it does if the power goes out.
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 much time do dogs spend outdoors?
- 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 Fourth of July and the winter holidays, so book early. Fort Worth requires a registered microchip, so check your dog's chip details before its stay, and tell the facility if your dog is scared of fireworks or thunderstorms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vaccinations does my dog need for boarding?
Rabies is required, and most facilities ask for DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough); many also ask for canine influenza. In Fort Worth, rabies shots are due by four months, 12 months later and then at least every three years.
How do boarding facilities handle Fort Worth winters?
Ask. The city advises bringing all pets inside below 20 degrees, so a good facility should explain how its kennels are heated during a freeze and what happens if the power goes out.
How much does dog boarding cost in Fort Worth?
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 Fourth of July and the winter holidays, book several weeks ahead, because popular facilities fill up. At other times, call to check availability.
Should I visit before booking?
Yes. Ask to see where dogs sleep and play, how they are kept warm or cool and who is on site overnight. Some facilities offer a trial day, which helps nervous dogs settle in.
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 microchip number, and your vet's contact details. A familiar blanket or toy can help too.