Born to Run

Born to Run is a cage-free dog boarding and daycare facility at 20830 S Greenfield Rd. in Gilbert, AZ. Days there center on supervised group play outdoors, on grass and in fresh air. The team calls its program enrichment-based, which in practice means structured play and attention from staff rather than long stretches of kennel time. Dogs staying overnight join the same daytime play and settle in at the facility once the day winds down.

What's offered

• Cage-free overnight boarding
• Enrichment-based supervised group play
• Outdoor play space on grass
• Nail trims and baths
• Group training classes, including puppy classes

Grooming is the practical kind: a nail trim during a visit, or a bath before a dog heads home. Training runs as group classes, which suits owners who want their dog working on manners between stays.

What regulars get

The kennel keeps a punchcard that earns a free night every ten nights. Families boarding more than one dog receive a discount on the overnight rate, and military discounts apply to overnight rates as well. A small retail selection carries food from NutriSource and Pure Vita, which helps owners who would rather not pack a week of kibble.

Practical details

Overnight rates run $59 to $70 per night according to Born to Run's own pricing page. The facility is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Calls go to (480) 812-3647, and email reaches the staff at sniffaround@BornToRunDogs.com. The website is borntorundogs.com, and the kennel also posts on Facebook and Instagram, which is a reasonable way to get a feel for the group play before booking a first stay.