Granite State Dog Training Center

Granite State Dog Training Center provides dog boarding in Amherst, New Hampshire, along with daycare, training, and grooming, from its facility at 90 State Route 101A. It takes dogs of every size, from small breeds up through giant ones. The kennel is small on purpose: 24 runs total, which it credits for letting staff give each boarder individual attention instead of treating a stay as a number.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding in heated and air-conditioned runs
• Doggie daycare with indoor play space and a large fenced exercise yard
• Dog training, including in-kennel training
• Grooming
• Double runs for families boarding more than one dog

What sets it apart

The 24-run limit is the detail most owners will notice first. Fewer dogs in the building means less noise and more room for routine, and the facility describes its approach in terms of knowing dogs by name and personality. Climate control earns its keep in New Hampshire, where summer humidity and winter cold both hit hard. The runs are heated and air-conditioned, and there is an indoor play area for days when the weather keeps dogs off the yard. Someone is on site around the clock, so overnight guests are supervised rather than simply locked in until morning.

Practical details

The center is open 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday. It is closed Sunday. Reservations are handled by phone at 603-672-3647, so owners should plan on a call rather than an online form. Every boarding and daycare dog has to be current on vaccinations. Because the kennel holds only 24 runs, holiday weeks and school vacations tend to fill first, and booking early is the safer play for anyone traveling on a fixed date.