Country Kennel

Country Kennel provides dog boarding, daycare, and training in Bangor, Maine, at 1708 Stillwater Avenue. The kennel is built around 29 indoor/outdoor kennels, which keeps the overnight group small. Daycare runs on the same property, with more than 7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor play space.

What they offer

• Overnight boarding in 29 indoor/outdoor kennels
• Daycare with supervised group play and water play
• Dog and puppy training
• À la carte boarding add-ons from a rotating Room Service Menu
• Enrichment during the day, from nature walks to frozen treats

How the play groups work

Dogs are matched by size, age, and play style instead of being dropped into one large group. There are no breed restrictions here, but every dog goes through careful temperament screening before joining play. For owners of big dogs, mixes, or dogs who need a slower introduction, that screening is usually the more useful detail. Group play and water play are supervised.

Extras during a boarding stay

The rotating Room Service Menu lets owners add small comforts to a stay. Items include nature walks, peanut butter Kongs, and frozen yogurt treats. Because the menu rotates, it is worth asking what is available when booking rather than assuming a specific item will be on it.

Practical details

Booking is handled over the phone at 207-945-9221, so there is no online reservation form to fill out. Listed hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Questions can also go to info@countrykennel.net, and the services are outlined at countrykennel.net. The Stillwater Avenue address puts the facility on the east side of Bangor, an easy stop for owners heading out of town. Owners planning a longer trip should call early, since 29 kennels fill up faster than a larger facility would.