Doggie Hotels -

The Boarding Kennel Redefined

October 21, 2007

When dogs can't go with their people, they have to stay somewhere. If you haven't boarded your dog in a while, you may be surprised to see how much has changed.

Today's upscale dog hotels have amenities including purified water, in-room televisions, orthopedic beds, gourmet meals, cottages, bone-shaped swimming pools, original artwork and murals, personal valet, door-to-door pickup and drop-off, bubble baths, turndown service with treats, beauty parlors, outdoor and rooftop patios, skylights, aromatherapy, relaxing music, and even daily toy allowances.

They have activities such as swimming, story time, all-day social play, massages, day hikes, daily phone calls from mom and dad, and customized activity packages for puppies, seniors, active dogs, etc.

We talk with the proprietor of Chicago's ultra-chic Pooch Hotel (left) about about the state of the art in dog boarding today. 

Directory of pet resorts from Pampered Puppy

We also talked about the following pet hotels and resorts:

Wag Hotels, San Francisco & Sacramento, CA

888 WAG LINE

Avondale Pet Resort, Des Moines IA

515-262-6111 or 800-339-4873

Common Dog, Boston MA

617-381-6363

Dogtel Hotel, Ocean City MD

410-213-8188

Holiday Barn, Richmond VA

804-672-2200

Yankee Dog Retreat, MA

617-710-8810

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