Great Bay Kennel

Great Bay Kennel is a veterinarian-owned dog boarding, daycare, and grooming facility at 27 Newmarket Road in Durham, NH. Veterinary technicians are on staff and there is a vet on site, so dogs that need medication, a special diet, or medical boarding can be looked after in-house. Sizes from small to giant are accepted.

Services offered

• Overnight boarding for dogs of every size
• Daycare with supervised socialization groups and one-on-one playtime
• Grooming
• Medication administration and special-diet feeding
• Medical boarding, with veterinary staff on the property

What the campus is like

The indoor space is climate-controlled and has in-floor radiant heat, which the kennel calls ideal for older dogs. Dogs sleep on orthopedic Kuranda beds and other comfy bedding. Outside there are covered runs, a large exercise area, and a 6,000 square foot play yard fitted with dog playground equipment. Deep and shallow pools let water-loving dogs decide how far in they want to go. Cats board here too, in condos with outside windows, bird feeders, and a fish tank to watch.

Booking and practical details

The kennel is open seven days a week, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. Reservations are made by phone at (603) 868-1707 rather than through an online portal. Proof of current vaccinations is required before a stay. Published rates run from $38 to $176 per night, with the range reflecting different types of stays. Owners can reach the staff at staff@gbkennel.com or see more at gbkennel.com.

The combination of on-site veterinary care, climate control, and a big outdoor play area makes this a reasonable fit for senior dogs, dogs on daily medication, and high-energy dogs who need room to run.