Amani K9

Amani K9 is a dog boarding and training business in Lakewood, Washington, that builds each stay and each program around the individual dog rather than one standard curriculum. Boarding here is tied to training instead of separate from it, so dogs that stay keep working on the structure and commands they already know.

What the team offers

Stays range from maintenance boarding to refresher boarding, where dogs join field trips and sharpen up commands. Training runs alongside the boarding side.

• In-home boarding
• Refresher boarding with field trips
• Behavioral rehabilitation for aggression, reactivity, and anxiety
• Private, puppy, and group classes
• Grooming and medication administration

What sets it apart

The follow-through is the clearest difference. Clients get lifetime coaching from the trainers plus 90-day transition support, which is aimed at keeping progress from fading once the dog is back home full time. The behavior work also goes deeper than most boarding options: aggression, reactivity, and anxiety cases are central to what this team does, not a side service. Military and first responder discounts are offered.

Practical details

The boarding space is climate controlled and dogs are supervised around the clock, 24/7. Staff can administer medication, which matters for dogs on a daily schedule or short-term treatment.

Rates published on the company's own site run from $55 to $120 per calendar day, depending on the type of stay. Booking is handled online. The team is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, so requests made on those days get picked up afterward. Owners with questions can call (253) 414-0953 or email Info@amanik9.com, and Amani K9 keeps active pages on Facebook and Instagram for anyone who wants a look at the day-to-day before committing to a stay.