Black Bayou Boarding Downtown

Black Bayou Boarding Downtown is a cage-free dog boarding and daycare facility at 500 Broad Street, Suite G, in downtown Lake Charles, Louisiana. Owners looking for dog boarding in Lake Charles will find an indoor, climate-controlled space that also offers grooming and training.

What services does it offer?

The facility handles most of what a dog owner needs in one place. Its services and amenities include:

• Cage-free overnight boarding
• Indoor dog daycare with climate control
• Grooming and dog training
• Medication administration
• Photo and video updates posted to a private Facebook page

How are dogs grouped during play?

Dogs share two play areas, and staff sort play groups by energy level and size. That keeps a small, quiet dog out of a pack of big, high-energy players. The floors are non-slip epoxy. Indoor potty stations and play equipment mean dogs don't have to go outside for a break.

Every new dog goes through a behavior evaluation day before its first stay. The kennel frames this as a way to keep the pack safe and friendly, and it gives staff a chance to see how a dog does in a group. Older dogs are welcome too, since the facility describes itself as senior dog friendly.

What should owners know before booking?

Black Bayou Boarding Downtown describes itself as locally owned, operated, and insured since 2017. It accepts small, medium, and large dogs, and vaccinations are required. Published rates run from $17 to $25 per day, and booking is handled online.

Hours are 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Monday through Friday, and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Owners with questions can call 337-240-9498 or email blackbayouboarding@gmail.com.