Camp K9

Linda's Camp K9 offers cage-free dog boarding and daycare in Mishawaka, Indiana, at 1817 Elder Rd, along with grooming and training. Dogs spend the day in supervised play rather than sitting in a run. Boarding guests join the same daytime activity as the daycare campers.

Services and amenities

• Cage-free daycare with supervised playgroups
• Overnight boarding with secure sleeping quarters and comfortable bedding
• Grooming, plus nail trims seven days a week by appointment
• Positive-reinforcement obedience and manners work
• Indoor play space and a fenced outdoor playground at one site

What sets the camp apart

Space is the obvious one. There is a 2,600-square-foot padded indoor play area and a 10,000-square-foot securely fenced outdoor playground, so groups can move between them depending on the weather. Counselors also fold basic manners into the regular day using positive reinforcement, which suits owners who want a boarding stay to reinforce training instead of undoing it.

New dogs start with a camper interview day before their first regular visit. That gives staff a read on how a dog handles a group setting, and gives the owner a look at the place before committing to a longer stay. The camp marks dog birthdays too, with take-home treats.

Practical details

The facility serves Mishawaka along with nearby Granger and South Bend. Weekday hours run 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are much shorter, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday, so pickups and drop-offs need planning around that window.

Boarding is listed at $58 per night on the camp's website. Reservations and grooming appointments are handled by phone at (574) 256-2267, and general questions can go to info@campk9services.com.