How much to charge for dog boarding
Rates reviewed June 2026
Dog boarding is priced per night, with in-home cage-free service as the premium over a kennel. Holidays book out and justify a stated premium, and repeat boarders reserve their dates well ahead.
You should charge
$54
per night · typical $35–$90
Why this number. Put a holiday premium in writing and sell in-home boarding as the cage-free alternative. Owners feel guilty leaving a dog in a kennel, so a home environment is worth a clear premium, and Thanksgiving books out fast.
Typical dog boarding prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Overnight boarding (per night) | $35 – $75 |
| Daycare (per day) | $25 – $45 |
| Additional dog | $15 – $30 |
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What changes the price
- In-home vs. facility
- Number and size of dogs
- Special needs or medication
- Holidays and peak weeks
The pricing move most people miss
Put a holiday premium in writing and sell in-home boarding as the cage-free alternative. Owners feel guilty leaving a dog in a kennel, so a home environment is worth a clear premium, and Thanksgiving books out fast.
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Get the reply →Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge for dog boarding?+
Most dog boarding is priced $35–$90 per night, with a typical rate around $55 per night. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to in-home vs. facility and number and size of dogs. Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
What is the best way to price dog boarding?+
Most dog boarding is priced per night, which is easy for clients to understand. Set a clear minimum so small jobs still cover your time and travel, and bundle add-ons into packages to lift the average ticket rather than discounting.
How much should I charge for dog boarding as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $35 to $55 per night. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $90.
What affects how much dog boarding costs?+
The biggest factors are in-home vs. facility; number and size of dogs; special needs or medication; holidays and peak weeks. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote dog boarding so the client says yes?+
Put a holiday premium in writing and sell in-home boarding as the cage-free alternative. Owners feel guilty leaving a dog in a kennel, so a home environment is worth a clear premium, and Thanksgiving books out fast. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.