Bowie Small Dog Boarding

Bowie Small Dog Boarding is a home-based dog boarding service in Bowie, MD, that hosts only a few small dogs at a time. Guests stay in the owners' house on two quiet wooded acres in Sherwood Manor instead of in a kennel run. The dogs are supervised around the clock.

What services are offered

• Cage-free, in-home boarding for small dogs
• Fenced play yard and outdoor space
• Round-the-clock supervision
• Medication administration
• Daily walks around the neighborhood

Basic grooming is available, and owners receive photo and message updates each day of the stay.

How it differs from a kennel

The format is closer to a house stay than a boarding facility. Dogs live with the family rather than being placed in runs, and the small group size keeps the house calm. Before a first booking, the hosts set up a playdate and a tour of the property, so the owner sees the space and the dog meets the household ahead of time. There is also a second location that serves the Silver Spring and Washington, DC area.

Practical details

Booking is handled by phone at 240-715-2900. The home is at 16321 Oxford Court, Bowie, MD 20715, and hours run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Published rates range from $39 to $69 per night, so it helps to call and confirm what a specific stay will cost. Vaccinations are required for every dog. Only small dogs are accepted here, which means owners of larger breeds will want to look at other options in the area.