Where can I board my dog near Barrie?

Boarding kennels around Barrie

Kennels and pet resorts in and around Barrie house dogs in individual runs or suites with scheduled play sessions. They suit confident, sociable dogs and owners who want set drop-off and pickup hours. Check how much time your dog will actually spend out of the run each day, whether medication costs extra, and what the holiday surcharges are, because those three things vary a lot from place to place.

App-based sitters

Apps list independent sitters across Barrie who host dogs in their own homes. The upside is choice; the downside is that quality varies from sitter to sitter, the app adds a service fee at checkout, and you are relying on reviews from strangers rather than a business you can hold to account. If you go this route, still insist on meeting the sitter and seeing the home first.

In-home boarding with a local sitter

Lake Country Pets is Ellen Raven's home in Oro-Medonte, about 18 km from Barrie, roughly 20 minutes up Highway 11. Your dog stays in the house with Ellen and her two small resident dogs, has a big country yard to explore, and is fed and medicated to their usual routine. An overnight stay is $45 and daycare $30 a day, with no add-on fees for medication or updates.

Every stay starts with a free Meet & Greet, so you can see the house and yard before deciding. Ellen also covers Orillia, Innisfil and Wasaga Beach for overnight stays and daycare, and travels to Barrie homes for drop-in visits and house sitting. If you are weighing it up, the page on kennel vs in-home care for anxious dogs and the note on what to pack will help.