Top Dog Boarding Franchises
Dog Boarding Franchises specializing in cage-less activities have been around for the last decade but they are a growing trend. These boarding and daycare facilities specialize in creating a fun, active environment for dogs while their owners are at work or out of town. There are more than 20 dog boarding and daycare franchises.
Dog Boarding Franchises
The majority of families owning pets have busy careers and pet owners feel better knowing their precious dog is in the care of loving companions instead of home alone all day. It is also comforting to know when they have to be out of town on business, their pet will have an active day and not be kept in a kennel 23 hours of the day. The new trend in doggy boarding and daycare is non-kennel boarding. Of course, dogs are kept in kennels at night, but during the day they are free to run and play. They are happy and tired at the end of the day and not pining away for their human family. Franchises are offered for more than 20 proven Dog Boarding systems.
The Barker Lounge
The Barker Lounge is a franchise with five locations. Boarding is available seven days a week, 365 days a year. Every dog boarding at The Barker Lounge participates in cage-less daycare during the day. Dogs are able to run and play with friends, play inside or outside at any time or take a nap at will. A dog-loving staff member is always within sight. Dogs are grouped according to age and activity level. Dog safety is The Barker Lounge’s number one priority. Staff members complete a two month training program and they are trained to handle all aspects of dog care. The Barker Lounge has requirements for entering, as does any boarding facility. Dogs must be vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and must pass a trial day of daycare before being accepted for boarding or daycare.
Central Bark
Founded in 1997, Central Bark is one of the first non-caged boarding facilities. It is a full service dog care facility. Doggy daycare is provided on a structured schedule and dogs are tended to by caring staff members who are trained in dog CPR, first aid and dog control techniques. Dogs must be vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and they must evaluated to make certain they will be safe and will not pose a danger to other dogs. Other services available at Central Bark include Veterinarian Services, Doggy Sleepovers, Doggy Salon, Doggy Boutique and Dog Training. Central Bark currently has 28 locations.
Dogtopia
Dogtopia is a franchise born out of a dog-lover’s dilemma. Owner Amy Nichols was going on vacation and needed to board her dog. She was dismayed with the boarding facilities available because none of the facilities had room for dogs to stretch or play. She began planning her own dog boarding center where owners would be thrilled to leave their precious pets. By 2002, she opened her first location in Virginia and began franchising in 2005. Currently, there are 23 locations nationwide. Dogtopia offers doggy daycare, overnight boarding and spa services. Dogs require proof of vaccinations and a 30-minute temperament evaluation, which also allows pet owners to receive answers to any questions they may have.