How much does dog boarding cost in Barrie?
By Ellen Raven · Updated
In-home dog boarding near Barrie costs $45 per night with Lake Country Pets, and doggy daycare is $30 per day. That covers a stay in Ellen's Oro-Medonte home: supervised yard time, constant company, medication if needed, and daily photo updates, with no extra fees.
What's included in the price
Your dog stays in Ellen's home, not a kennel run, and joins her two friendly resident dogs. The nightly rate includes supervised time in the big country yard, feeding to your dog's normal routine with the food you bring, medication administration if required, and photo updates through the stay so you can see how they are settling in.
There are no surprise add-on fees for the basics. Things that some kennels charge extra for, such as giving tablets, extra cuddle time or a walk around the property, are simply part of a stay here. Optional extras like a bath before pickup are available and priced up front, so you always know the total before you confirm.
How the pricing works for longer stays and multiple dogs
Boarding is priced per night, so a Friday-to-Sunday weekend is two nights and a full week away is seven. Daycare is priced per day and covers a drop-off in the morning and pickup by dinner. If you have two dogs from the same home, tell Ellen at the booking stage: they stay together, and she will confirm the rate for both before anything is locked in.
A deposit secures the dates and the balance is due around the stay. You can pay by Interac e-Transfer, credit or debit card, or cash. Cancel 48 hours or more before the booking for a full refund.
How it compares to a Barrie kennel
Traditional kennels in the Barrie area often charge a similar nightly rate but house dogs in individual runs with limited one-on-one attention, and many add fees for medication, extra play sessions or holiday dates. In-home boarding suits dogs that find kennels stressful, and it is often the only option for dogs needing medication or post-surgery care.
Ellen's home is about 18 km from Barrie, roughly a 20-minute drive up Highway 11, and every booking starts with a free Meet & Greet so you can see the house and yard for yourself before you decide.
Ready when you are
Every stay starts with a free Meet & Greet, and payment and cancellation rules are in the terms of service. Related pages: