Dog Boarding in San Antonio

Dog boarding in San Antonio 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 keeps them cool.

Kennel permits

The City of San Antonio issues a Commercial Kennel Permit through Animal Care Services, with a statement of operations, a waste plan and an inspection. It is fair to ask a facility whether it holds one.

Distemper and other vaccines

In October 2026, Animal Care Services reported a rise in canine distemper, a serious and often fatal disease that the DHPP vaccine protects against. Make sure your dog's DHPP is up to date before it boards. Most facilities also ask for rabies (required every year in San Antonio) and Bordetella (kennel cough), and some ask for canine influenza.

What to ask

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

Busy dates and fireworks

Facilities fill up for summer, the Fourth of July and the winter holidays, so book early. The city notes a surge in lost pets after the Fourth of July, so check that your dog's microchip is registered and current before its stay, and tell the facility if your dog is scared of fireworks.

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