All Star K-9

All Star K-9 is a dog boarding, daycare, and training facility at 16412 Heather Ridge Rd. in Hagerstown, MD. Dogs are never confined to a crate here. The indoor kennels are climate-controlled, and staff supervise the property around the clock.

What they offer

The same site handles short daycare visits and longer overnight stays, so a dog can move between the two.

• Cage-free boarding in climate-controlled indoor kennels
• Dog daycare with a large outdoor run that has both sunny and shaded spots
• Obedience training and behavior work
• Grooming, including bathing and tub time
• Meals handled for dogs on special diets

What a day looks like

Most of the activity happens outside. The property has kiddie pools, a half-mile walking lane, and golf cart rides, and dogs get time with staff rather than a schedule of solo hours. Each dog's day is shaped around what that dog actually enjoys, whether that means running with company or a quieter routine. The kennel also runs Adventure Day trips around the Tri-State area for dogs that are ready for them.

Training background

The credentials behind the training program include a Professional Trainer certification earned in 2004 from the Tom Rose School of Dog Training, along with certification through East Coast K-9 under Clay Meadow. Because boarding, daycare, and training all run out of one location, owners working on obedience or behavior issues can keep that work going while their dog stays over.

Rates and booking

Published rates run from $40 to $155 per day, depending on what a stay includes. Booking is done by phone at (301) 992-2823. Dogs need current vaccinations before they can stay, so it is worth sorting out records before the first visit.