Canine Continental

Canine Continental handles dog boarding and daycare in Indianapolis, IN, along with grooming, training, and pet pickup and drop-off. The setup leans small and personal rather than warehouse-scale, and play groups are split by temperament instead of size. Free play group participation is included, and staff send daily photos and updates while a dog is staying.

Services offered

Boarding comes in traditional and cage-free formats, and daycare is available on its own.

• Overnight boarding and daycare, with free play group time and indoor play space
• Sniffari off-site walk adventures at parks and trails
• Canine Cardio running sessions
• Grooming, including bath, brush and blow dry, nail trim and file, and de-shedding treatments
• Training, medication administration, and special diet feeding

What sets it apart

Sorting dogs by behavior takes more staff attention than sorting by weight, and it sits at the center of how Canine Continental describes its own approach. A calm senior dog and a bouncy adolescent of the same size end up in different groups. The certifications on the roster include AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC Temperament Test (ATT), and a professional grooming school graduate from 2024. Daily photos and updates during a stay are part of the standard routine here.

Practical details

Rates run $33 to $36 per night, based on pricing published on the kennel's own website. The facility is located in the 46203 ZIP code in Indianapolis. Booking goes through email at jleonard@caninecontinental.com, and proof of vaccination is required before a stay. The phone line is (317) 440-9639. Off-site walks and runs are add-ons, so a stay can be kept simple or built out.