Dog Boarding in Denver — Free Quotes from Local Kennels

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Denver has more boarding capacity than any other city on this site, which is exactly why comparing is worth the two minutes.

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What to expect from dog boarding in Denver

Denver boarding splits into three formats: the franchise camps that fold a full day of group play into every night, the independents that run private suites with cage-free day play, and in-home sitters booked through apps. Published rates below are the range we found across Denver facilities in October 2026.

Service	Typical published price
Standard kennel or cabin, one dog	$55–$65 per night
Private or luxury suite	$80–$87 per night
Second dog sharing	roughly +$50–$60 per night (Barkly Manor posts $60 for one, $112 for two)
In-home sitter via app	$42–$95 per night including platform fee
Holiday or peak surcharge	$5–$6 per dog per night, usually the night before, of and after a holiday
Deposit	50% of the stay or one night at booking; often non-refundable for holiday dates

Published prices as of October 2026, typical ranges only. The providers you are matched with set their own prices and policies; confirm before booking.

What a Denver kennel will ask for

Proof of rabies, DHPP (distemper and parvo) and Bordetella is the floor everywhere. Since the 2023 respiratory-illness wave on the Front Range, many Denver facilities also ask for canine influenza and leptospirosis, and the state's July 2025 PACFA rule update now requires licensed facilities to keep vaccination records on file before dogs mix. The flu vaccine is a two-shot series with a booster two to four weeks after the first, so start it at least a month before a stay. Camp Bow Wow's Denver locations and most independents also require an interview or trial day and spay or neuter for group play.

Drop-off norms

Weekday lobbies in Denver typically open around 6:30 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.; Sunday and holiday pickup windows are short, often a couple of hours in the morning and again in the late afternoon, and some kennels charge a full extra night if you collect after a midday cutoff. Bring your own food in pre-portioned bags, medication in the pharmacy bottle, and leave the bed at home unless the kennel asks for it.

Choosing a kennel in Denver

Four things that are specific to boarding a dog in this city.

Facilities cluster along the Santa Fe and I-25 corridors

Camp Bow Wow Denver Central sits on South Cherokee Street near Alameda and Santa Fe, in the light-industrial strip west of Platt Park; Earthdog is a few blocks north in Baker. City Bark LoDo is actually on Brighton Boulevard in RiNo, with climate-controlled boarding rooms, a pool and an on-site dog park. In southeast Denver, Doggie Pause in University Hills keeps staff on site around the clock and gives each boarder its own private sleeping space, and Barkly Manor near Iliff and Quebec runs private suites over 8,000 square feet of cage-free play space. Pick by your commute, not by the marketing.

Book DIA trips early

Denver kennels fill first around Thanksgiving, the Christmas to New Year week and spring break, when the whole metro flies out of DIA at once. Expect minimum-night stays and non-refundable deposits on those dates, plus the $5 to $6 nightly surcharge. Ski weekends from January through March are the second pressure point: Friday-afternoon drop-offs run long, so arrive before the lobby rush.

Denver's licence and breed rules travel with your dog

Denver requires a licence for dogs over six months, $15 a year, and dogs with pit-bull-type traits need a separate breed-restricted permit from Denver Animal Shelter. A kennel will not check your city licence, but it may set its own breed, size or intact-dog policy, and several Denver facilities decline unneutered males over a certain age for group play. Say so on the form and you will only hear from kennels that will take your dog.

Webcams are standard, not a premium

Camp Bow Wow Denver Central, City Bark LoDo and Club ULD in Globeville all stream play areas to your phone, and Club ULD adds a heated indoor pool. If a Denver kennel charges extra for camera access, ask why. The useful comparison is not cameras but sleeping arrangements: individual cabin, private suite or a shared room with play dates.

Browse every record, with addresses and confirmed policies, in the Denver dog boarding directory, or start from the Denver city hub for leash rules, dog parks and trails.

While your dog is in Denver

Trails and patios near the kennels, from our directory.

Dog-friendly things to do in Denver

High Line Canal Trail (Eisenhower Park segment)
Leash required · 68 mi
Denver
Mile High Loop at City Park
Leash required · 3.1 mi
Denver
Sloan's Lake Loop
Leash required · 2.6 mi
Denver

Denver Beer Co. – Platte Street

1695 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202

The brewery lists a dog-friendly patio among the taproom's location features.

patio

Denver · verified 2026-10-24

Denver Beer Co. – South Downing

2425 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80210

The brewery lists a dog-friendly patio among this location's features.

patio

Denver · verified 2026-10-24

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Dog Boarding in Denver: common questions

How much does dog boarding cost in Denver?

Published Denver rates in October 2026 run $55 to $65 a night for a standard kennel or cabin and $80 to $87 for a suite, with a $5 to $6 nightly surcharge over holidays. In-home sitters booked through apps range from about $42 to $95. Each provider you are matched with sets its own price.

Which vaccines do Denver kennels require?

Rabies, DHPP and Bordetella at a minimum. Many Denver facilities also require canine influenza and recommend leptospirosis, especially since the 2023 respiratory-illness wave. Licensed facilities must now keep vaccination records on file under the July 2025 PACFA rule update, so bring a vet printout.

Do I need a trial day before boarding in Denver?

Usually, yes. Camp Bow Wow locations call it an interview, Doggie Pause recommends daycare before a first boarding stay, and most group-play facilities will not accept a new dog overnight without seeing it in a yard first. Build a week into your plan.

How far ahead should I book for Thanksgiving or Christmas?

Several weeks at least, and earlier for multi-dog families or suites. Denver kennels typically require a non-refundable deposit and a minimum stay over those dates. The same applies to spring break and, to a lesser degree, ski weekends in January through March.

Is Colorado Outdoor Dogs a kennel?

No. We are an independent directory. We pass your request to Denver boarding businesses, who reply directly and may pay us a referral fee if you book. Confirm licensing, vaccine policy and price with the kennel itself.