K-9 Kennels

K-9 Kennels is a dog boarding and daycare facility at 5330 Hwy 14 East in Rochester, MN, taking small, medium, and large dogs for overnight stays and daytime visits. The kennel calls itself a home away from home, and the setup is built around that idea: multiple kennel sizes, simple bedding, and yard time every day.

What a stay looks like

Boarding dogs are let out three times a day in one of five exercise yards. Between those breaks, they stay in individual runs, indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. Kennels are bedded with pine shavings. Diamond Naturals food is provided, and owners can send their own instead. Special diets are accommodated.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding for small, medium, and large breeds
• Doggie daycare, including indoor play space
• Five exercise yards with turnout three times daily
• Indoor and outdoor runs used according to the weather
• Diamond Naturals dog food provided, or owners can bring their own

Practical details

Published rates run from $42 to $129 per night. The office is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are made by phone at 507-289-2470. Email goes to staff@k-9kennelsinc.com, and rate details are posted at k-9kennelsinc.com.

Who it suits

Owners looking for a working kennel with daily outdoor time rather than a boutique pet hotel. Because there are kennels in several sizes, big and small breeds both get a reasonable fit. Owners who want their dog kept mostly indoors or mostly outdoors should ask when they call, since the runs are used both ways depending on conditions.