Dog boarding in Charlotte that keeps your dog's training intact
Your dog stays with the trainers who already know them, in a quiet, state-licensed kennel run on the same structure they learned in training. You enjoy your trip. They come home the same dog you left.
This is the middle of the day. Hear that?
Pretty quiet. That's on purpose. Every dog here is crate trained and knows how to settle, so your dog isn't spending your vacation in a room full of nonstop barking.
Louie Torres, owner
You put real time and money into training. One week away shouldn't undo it.
Our clients kept telling us the same story: they'd board their dog somewhere else, and the dog came home stressed, wound up and ignoring everything they'd learned. So we built boarding that runs on the same standard as training, and we keep it for the dogs who already know it.
A typical boarding stay
- A loud room where barking never stops
- All-day free-for-all play with little structure
- Staff who don't know your dog or your tools
- Your dog comes home wound up and out of habit
Boarding at Obedient K9
- A calm kennel room: every dog is crate trained
- Scheduled group sessions, rest and meals
- Trainers who know your dog, their commands and their tools
- The training standard is held every day of the stay
A day in your dog's stay
Every stay includes our structured social program at no extra cost, plus individual supervision, kennel rest and scheduled meals. Your dog gets out, moves and socializes the right way, so they're ready to relax when it's time to rest.
Priced by how much care your dog needs
Every dog gets the same structure. Dogs who need more hands on them take more of our team's time, so the rate reflects that. We don't turn dogs away.
For dogs comfortable fully off-leash in group play.
- Joins all group sessions
- Goes out with the group for potty breaks
For dogs who do best with guided socialization and a handler beside them.
- On leash, shadowed by a handler in group
- Social time at the pace your dog can handle
For dogs who need extra structure, close supervision and trainer support.
- One-on-one potty breaks
- Trainer-handled feeding and kennel transitions
- Muzzle management when needed
Our team sets your dog's tier, not a form. First-time boarders start with an evaluation so we can see how your dog does in group, how they handle potty breaks and how much support they need. You'll know your rate before you book.
Obedient K9 graduates: log in to the client portal to request your dates.
Your first stay, step by step
Request your dates
Log in to our client portal and request your dates. Boarding is open to Obedient K9 graduates.
Evaluation
First-time boarders come in so our team can see how your dog does and set their care tier.
Drop off and relax
Your dog settles into the same routine and standard they know from training.
Pick up
On your first stay you can opt in to photos and a report card on how your dog did.
Ask any boarder or pet sitter for their kennel license number
In North Carolina, anyone who regularly boards dogs for a fee needs a boarding kennel license from the NC Department of Agriculture. That includes pet sitters who keep your dog at their house, not just big facilities. Licensed kennels are inspected to make sure they're safe and clean. A house you found through an app or a social media post may never have been inspected, so you have no way of knowing where your dog is really staying.
Ours is license #21111. Before you leave your dog with anyone, ask for their license number, then look it up with the NC Department of Agriculture.
Know how your dog is doing
First stay
Opt in for photos and a report card on your dog's first visit.
Good Dog Club members
Members get updates during every stay.
Add-on updates
Anyone can add photo and video updates to their stay.
Boarding questions owners ask
Who can board with Obedient K9?
Boarding is only for dogs who have completed an Obedient K9 Academy program. That way every dog in the building already knows the routine, the crate and the standard, which is what keeps the kennel calm.
How much does boarding cost?
$100 a night for Social Dogs, $120 for Shadow Dogs and $135 for Foundation Dogs. Every stay includes structured social time, supervision, kennel rest and scheduled meals.
How do you decide my dog's tier?
Our team sets it based on how your dog does socially and how much supervision they need. Can they go out with the group, or do they need to be on leash with a handler? Can they take group potty breaks, or do they need one-on-one? Do they need a muzzle or help from a trainer at feeding time? More hands means a higher tier.
Does my dog need an evaluation first?
Yes, for first-time boarders. It shows us what kind of care your dog needs before the stay, so you know your rate and we're ready for your dog on day one.
My dog is reactive or anxious. Can they still board?
Yes. We're dog trainers first, and our team is trained to safely handle dogs that wouldn't fit into a traditional boarding environment. We don't turn dogs away; dogs who need more support are placed in the tier that gives them the right amount of hands-on care.
Will my dog just sit in a kennel all day?
No. Every boarding dog gets our structured social program: group sessions from 9 to 11 AM and 1 to 3 PM, plus an evening social from 5 to 7 PM. Between sessions they rest and eat in their own kennel.
Will I get updates while I'm away?
On your dog's first stay you can opt in to photos and a report card. Good Dog Club members get updates every stay, and anyone can add photo and video updates.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Yes. Every booking requires a 25% deposit. If you cancel within 48 hours of your reservation, you lose the deposit.
Major holidays and spring break are our busiest times of the year, and our spots fill up fast. Because a last-minute cancellation is hard for us to fill, we ask for 7 days' notice for these stays. Cancellations made less than 7 days before a holiday or spring break reservation lose the deposit. If your plans might change, let us know as early as you can and we'll do our best to help.
Is your kennel licensed?
Yes. We hold North Carolina boarding kennel license #21111 from the NC Department of Agriculture and are inspected for safety and cleanliness. We're also fully insured, with Livewell Animal Urgent Care of South End as our veterinary partner.
Ready to book your dog's stay?
Log in to the Obedient K9 client portal to request your dates. We'll confirm availability, and if this is your dog's first stay, we'll set up their evaluation.
- Same trainers, same standard
- Structured social included every day
- State-licensed, inspected kennel
Book in the client portal
Pick your dates, add your dog and send your request in a couple of minutes.
Request a Boarding StayStruggled to find somewhere you trust with your dog?
Especially if your dog is anxious, reactive or hasn't done well in boarding before, this is why we built it. Start with a free Transformation Session: we work your dog in front of you and show you what's possible. Graduates get boarding access for life.