Canine Connection

Canine Connection is a dog boarding and daycare facility at 4920 Tchoupitoulas St. in Uptown New Orleans, taking small, medium, and large dogs for overnight stays, daytime care, and grooming. The property has private air-conditioned indoor suites, dog condos in a range of sizes, and spacious outdoor play areas. Staff are on site 24 hours a day, and the kennel is open 365 days a year.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding in private suites, plus condos and multiple suite sizes
• Daycare with indoor play space and outdoor play areas
• Grooming, along with a self-service dog wash station
• Webcam access for owners who want to look in on their dog
• Medication administration for dogs that need it

What sets it apart

Nightly rates run from $48 to $75 depending on the space, so owners can pick a condo or a larger suite to match the dog and the budget. Dogs that stay seven consecutive nights get a free bath before pickup, and stays of 14 nights or more come with a discount. Curbside drop-off runs on weekday mornings, which suits owners heading straight to work afterward. Climate control counts for a lot in a New Orleans August, and the indoor suites are air-conditioned.

Practical details

The kennel is open 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM Monday through Friday and 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are handled by phone at 504-218-4098, so owners should call ahead rather than book online. Proof of current vaccinations is required before a dog can stay. The facility also runs supervised indoor play and outdoor time, which gives dogs a way to burn off energy between rest periods in their suites. Owners with questions about suite options, grooming, or the wash station can reach the front desk at the same number or by email.