Dog Boarding in Omaha

Dog boarding in and around Omaha 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 comfortable through the seasons.

The state licenses and inspects boarding kennels

In Nebraska, boarding kennels must be licensed by the Department of Agriculture under the Commercial Dog and Cat Operator Inspection Act, and the department publishes inspection reports. The act calls for inspections at least once every 24 months, and most facilities are inspected more often. Ask a facility for its license and look up its reports, then visit before you book. 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 and your dog's license

Most facilities ask for rabies, DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough), and many ask for canine influenza, whose first course is two doses a few weeks apart. In August 2024 a dog at the Nebraska Humane Society tested positive for canine distemper (WOWT), so ask how a facility screens for sick dogs and separates a dog that starts coughing. In the City of Omaha, dogs must be licensed at 4 months of age with proof of rabies vaccination, and licenses are due January 1 and delinquent after March 15 (Nebraska Humane Society). Bring the tag or paperwork with you.

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 comfortable in hot and cold weather?
• 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, Thanksgiving, the winter holidays and big Husker weekends, so book early. Bring your dog's vaccination records and your vet's contact details.

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