Great Oak Kennels

Great Oak Kennels offers dog boarding in Temecula, California, for small and medium dogs, with overnight stays in private indoor suites. It is a small operation: eight suites and eight dogs at full capacity.

What the suites are like

Each suite measures 6 by 8 feet and comes with a raised bed and bedding. The enclosures stand 4 feet high and are made of vinyl, which cleans easily and leaves the space open and light. The building is fully air-contained and heated, so the temperature stays steady year-round. Each dog gets its own suite rather than a spot in an open group kennel, and dogs from the same household can share, up to three together.

What is included

Rates are all-inclusive per night, so the extras some kennels bill separately are covered here.

• Private suites with raised beds and bedding
• Climate-controlled indoor space
• Indoor playtime and an outdoor exercise area
• Food and treats provided at no extra charge
• Medication given to dogs who need it

Who it suits

The kennel takes small and medium dogs, and the eight-suite limit keeps the guest list short. The owners live on the premises. For a dog that gets rattled by a large, busy boarding floor, a quieter place with a handful of guests is often an easier stay.

Booking and requirements

Reservations are made by phone at 951-587-6587. Boarding costs $60 per night, all-inclusive, and current vaccinations are required for every dog. Email inquiries go to greatoakkennels@gmail.com. The kennel is at 32736 Los Encinos Road, Temecula, CA 92592, and more details are posted at greatoakkennels.com.