Grateful Dog Kennels, LLC

Grateful Dog Kennels, LLC offers dog boarding in Valley City, Ohio, out of a small private kennel at 1173 Station Rd. The scale is the selling point. With a limited number of dogs on site, each one gets individualized attention instead of a spot in a large rotation.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding at all-inclusive rates
• A large exercise yard, with small-group play of two to six dogs matched by age and energy level
• Solo playtime for dogs who do better away from a group
• Medication administration, plus custom feeding plans for dogs on special diets
• 30-minute one-on-one nature walks for $15

How the days are structured

Dogs are fed twice a day, and owners who send specific instructions can have a custom feeding plan followed. Play happens in the exercise yard in small groups sorted by age and energy, so a senior dog is not turned loose with a pack of adolescents. Dogs that are not suited to group play still get yard time, just on their own. Owners receive photo and text updates while they are away.

Rates, booking, and requirements

Published rates run $45 to $80 per night. Reservations are handled by phone at (216) 407-2397. Proof of current vaccinations is required before a stay. The kennel is at 1173 Station Rd., Valley City, OH 44280, and vet records or questions can go to gratefuldogkennels@gmail.com, with more detail posted at gratefuldogkennels.com.

Owners who want a large commercial operation with a long amenity list should keep looking. This is a smaller setup, built around yard time, individual attention, and steady updates while owners are away.