Big Sky Dog Ranch

Big Sky Dog Ranch is a dog boarding and daycare kennel on Eastside Hwy in Stevensville, MT, serving the Bitterroot Valley. Dogs stay overnight in standard, large, or super deluxe rooms, and the ranch also runs daytime care, baths, and walks.

Services and amenities

• Overnight stays in standard, large, and super deluxe rooms
• Daycare during business hours
• Dog baths and grooming
• Nature walks
• Private suites, indoor play, and outdoor space

What stands out here

The name fits the setup. Nature walks are part of what the ranch offers, which suits a place with outdoor space more than a strictly indoor facility. Rooms have raised platforms that keep bedding up off the floor. CANIDAE dry dog food is provided at no extra charge, so owners whose dogs already eat it can skip packing meals. Dogs that do better on their own can use a private suite, and dogs that like company have indoor play space.

Rates, hours, and booking

Published overnight rates run from $40 to $60 per night. Reservations are handled by phone at (406) 777-2200, so owners should plan on calling rather than booking online. The ranch is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with a shorter Sunday window from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Proof of current vaccinations is required.

The kennel sits at 3129 Eastside Hwy, Stevensville, MT 59870, a straightforward drive for owners around the valley. Questions can also go to bigskydogranch@yahoo.com, and more detail on rooms and requirements is posted at bigskydogranch.com. For a first stay, it helps to call ahead with the dog's vaccination records ready and a sense of which room size suits them.