Canine College

Canine College is a dog boarding and training kennel on a 14-acre family estate in Redding, Connecticut. Owners searching for dog boarding in Redding will find a place that houses every guest in a private room with an attached outdoor patio. Small, medium, large, and giant dogs are all accepted.

What a stay looks like

Tiled floors carry radiant heat through the winter, and the building is fully air conditioned when it warms up. Skylights keep the rooms bright, and relaxing music plays day and night. Walks wind through the estate's scenic grounds. Meals are premium Purina Pro Plan, or food the owner sends from home.

Training is part of what Canine College does alongside boarding, so owners can ask about both on the same call.

Services and amenities

• Private suites with individual outdoor patios
• Wellness checks, including combing, nail trimming, and eye and ear cleaning
• Medication administration and special diets
• Grooming and on-site dog training
• A special handling program with extended walks and extra playtime

Booking and what's required

Reservations are handled by phone, so calling is the fastest way to check availability for a given week. The kennel also offers free consultations, which is a chance to walk through what a stay would include before committing to dates. Proof of current vaccinations is required for every dog, and the kennel carries American Red Cross Pet First Aid certification.

Hours and location

Hours run Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The kennel is closed Sunday. The address is 40 Marchant Road in Redding, and the phone number is (203) 938-2124.