Dog Boarding in Wichita

Dog boarding in and around Wichita 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.

Check the state license, then visit

Under the Kansas pet animal act, it is unlawful for anyone except a licensed veterinarian to act as a boarding or training kennel operator without a license from the state for each premises, and the license year ends on September 30. The act's definitions cover an establishment that keeps four or more dogs or cats in any one week for boarding or training for a fee. Ask a facility to show its current Kansas license, and 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

The City of Wichita requires a dog over five months old to have a license every year and rabies vaccination at least every three years (City of Wichita). 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. Wichita veterinarians also warned of a rise in leptospirosis in December 2022 (KWCH), so ask your vet about that vaccine and ask a facility how it cleans outdoor runs.

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 and the winter holidays, so book early. Bring your dog's vaccination records, its Wichita dog license and your vet's contact details.

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