Dog Boarding in Reno

Dog boarding in and around Reno 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 in every season.

Washoe County requires a welfare permit

Washoe County Code 55.455 requires commercial animal establishments, such as pet stores, kennels and boarding facilities, to hold an animal welfare permit from Washoe County Regional Animal Services. The county says the requirement covers the cities of Reno and Sparks and applies to businesses that board animals overnight. Ask a facility whether its permit is current, and still visit: 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

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. Ask which vaccines a facility requires well before your trip, and how it separates a dog that starts coughing.

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 cool in a heat wave and warm in a cold snap?
• 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, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, so book early. Bring your dog's vaccination records and its license: Reno is served by Washoe County Regional Animal Services, which provides services across the cities of Reno and Sparks. Under its licensing rules, a dog over four months old living in the congested areas of Washoe County must be licensed, and a rabies vaccination certificate is required to get a license. If you live on the edge of town, ask WCRAS whether your address counts as a congested area. You can license online or at the shelter on Longley Lane. On the drive, never leave your dog in a parked car; WCRAS says it is illegal during extreme heat.

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