Elkhound Ranch Kennels

Elkhound Ranch Kennels offers dog boarding in Kansas City, MO, along with daycare, grooming, and training at 9205 N Brooklyn Ave. Small, medium, and large dogs are all accepted, and the kennel boards cats as well.

What the facility looks like

The kennel has 102 runs and eight fenced exercise yards. Some of those are indoor/outdoor runs, so dogs can move between inside and outside at their leisure instead of waiting on a staff turnout. The building is climate controlled.

Boarding suites are private and secluded, set up hotel-style with plush bedding. Cats stay in condos with window views. There is also an 11-acre bird park with walking trails on the property.

Services at a glance

• Overnight boarding for dogs and cats, including private suites
• Doggie daycare with indoor play areas and outdoor space
• Morning, noon, and evening yard times
• Dog training and pet grooming on site
• Medication administration and special diet feeding

Things owners usually ask about

Dogs on a prescription or with a sensitive stomach are covered here. Staff administer medication and will feed the food a dog already eats at home, which helps older dogs and anxious eaters who drop weight after a sudden switch. Vaccinations are required before any stay.

Training and grooming run out of the same location, so an obedience course or a grooming appointment can be scheduled with the same people who handle boarding. That is a practical thing for owners who would rather not drive to three places.

Booking and hours

Reservations are made online. The kennel is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, and 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. Questions go to (816) 734-2526.