Your Pet Deserves
the Best Staycation!

Planning a vacation can be stressful, but you can cross pet care of your list with Buck’s Kennels! While you enjoy your vacation, your pet can enjoy a stress-free staycation! And you can relax knowing that Buck’s Kennels sets the standards in pet care.

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Starting at

$45/night

Specs: 3’ x 6’ suite

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Starting at

$50/night

Specs: 5′ 6″ x 4′

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Starting at

$55/night

Specs: 6’ x 6’ suite

Standard Room

3′ x 6′

  • Our Standard Suites provide a cozy and comfortable space for your dog to rest and relax.
  • Each suite features solid walls for privacy, ensuring your pet enjoys a calm and stress-free stay without seeing neighboring dogs.
  • The solid lower door keeps them secure, while the open upper half allows for friendly interaction and supervision.
  • Every suite includes a durable Kuranda bed, giving your pup a clean, elevated and comfortable place to sleep.
  • If you have more than one dog in your family and you would like them to share their space, we can open a slider door in the standard suites.

Comfort Room

5′ 6″ x 4′

  • For pets who enjoy a little extra room to stretch out, our Luxury Suites offer additional space and comfort.
  • Designed with the same solid wall dividers for peace and quiet, these suites give your dog a private retreat with plenty of room for lounging.
  • The half-solid, half-open door design provides both safety and visibility.
  • The Kuranda bed ensures your furry friend rests in style.
  • Perfect for medium to large breeds or dogs who appreciate more space to unwind.

Deluxe Room

6′ x 6′

  • Treat your dog to the ultimate staycation in our Premier Suites, the largest and most spacious accommodation we offer.
  • Ideal for large breeds, multiple pets from the same household or pups who love to stretch and sprawl, these suites provide unmatched comfort and privacy.
  • Each unit features solid walls, open-top doors for visibility and a Kuranda bed for elevated comfort.
  • It’s a premium boarding experience designed to make your dog feel right at home.

Do you have more than one pup that needs to be boarded? We are happy to provide boarding services for your whole furry family! We can board multiple dogs in one room, as long as they are from the same family. For families with multiple dogs, we offer discounts!

See a breakdown of our boarding prices!

Day Boarding

Pets can be dropped off and picked up on the same day. The pets will be taken outside multiple times throughout the day, will have access to water and food (as requested) and can have any beds, toys, blankets or treats that are brought in with them.

Your pup will have 8 – 10 hours of open play. We use home-style crates during naptime (noon – 2 p.m.) because it gives your pup a safe and calming space to rest in.

What is included in the stay?

  • All units have solid walls dividing each unit so neighboring dogs cannot see each other.
  • The bottom half of the doors are solid, and the top half of the doors are open.
  • Each room includes a Kuranda dog bed.
  • Dogs are taken outside 4 times a day in our fenced-in yards.
  • Dogs are let out separately (unless the owner has multiple pets and requests otherwise).
  • A complimentary bath for pups staying 7 nights or more

Learn about our add-ons!

What should you bring?

  • Your pup’s food – maintaining their regular diets helps avoid digestions issues
    • We recommend bringing a little extra food since they will be playing more than normal and burning additional calories
    • The food must be in an enclosed container (Ziplock bag, tote, ice cream buckets, trash cans, etc.)
    • If you do not bring food, we can feed them, however, it will be a $2 fee per day.
  • Medications with written instructions (if needed)
    • We have a refrigerator/freezer onsite for medication and food that must be chilled.
    • Administering medication, daily chews, etc., will also result in a $2 fee per day.
    • If your pet needs medication administered through a shot, there will be a fee of $5 per day.
  • Collar with ID tags (for identification purposes)
  • Comfort items (if needed), such as a blanket, stuffed animal or chew toy
    • Items must be machine washable.
    • If your dog is known to destroy bedding or toys, please refrain from bringing these items to avoid ingestion of these materials.
  • Veterinary records
    • If we do not have your most up-to-date vaccination records, Iowa law requires you to provide us with your pet’s vaccination records for Bordetella, Parvo and Rabies, and Distemper. These records must have your pet’s information, as well as the veterinary information.

What should you expect after boarding?

  • While your dog had access to unlimited water in their suite, they may seem thirsty upon returning home. This is a common reaction to the excitement of being back home with their family.
    • Please withhold water for at least 30 minutes or when they have calmed down. Continue to monitor their water intake, as dogs that drink too much water too quickly may vomit or, in serious cases, could bloat.
  • We also recommend waiting at least 3 hours from the time you arrive home to feed your pet. Similar to too much water intake, eating too quickly can cause your pet to get sick.
  • Prior to boarding, your dog likely had a routine which included sleeping throughout the day. While boarding, this routine changes, and your dog is very likely to be tired when they arrive home. Please allow them enough time to rest and get back into their normal, day-to-day routine.

 

Holiday & Peak Season Dog Boarding Information

During holidays and peak season times, a deposit may be required to make a boarding reservation. This ensures that we are saving space for the pups that need us and their committed owners. All deposits are 50% of the total for the stay you are booking. These are non-refundable unless we are notified 7 days before your scheduled first day of boarding.

When are deposits required?

  • The week before and after Thanksgiving
  • December 18 – January 6

 

Cancelation/No Show Policy

If you cancel a reservation less than 24 hours before your reservation or you no show, you will be charged a $25 fee per animal.

Outside of Hours Fee

If your dog is dropped off or picked up outside of our normal business hours, you will be charged a $50 fee per animal. There is an emergency outside of hours pick up or drop off option that will be approved on a case-by-case basis for an additional fee of $75.

 

Food & Medication Fee

If you choose not to bring food from home for your pet, we can supply the food for $2 per day. Administering medication, daily chews, etc., will also result in a $2 fee per day. If your pet needs medication administered through a shot, there will be a fee of $5 per day.