K9 Academy International

K9 Academy International is a dog boarding, daycare, and training facility at 9930 36th St SE in Lowell Charter Township, Michigan. Overnight guests sleep in private kennels that run from 25 to 80 square feet, each with a Kuranda bed. The kennel areas are climate controlled and heated from the floor up, which matters in a Michigan winter. Boarding is listed at $40 per night on the facility's own website.

Services

• Overnight boarding in private suites with Kuranda beds
• Daycare with indoor play space and multiple fenced outdoor yards
• Obedience and puppy training programs
• Medication administration and special-diet feeding
• 10 acres with nature walks, agility equipment, and a private dog park

What sets it apart

The land is the biggest difference from a standard kennel setup. Ten acres leaves room for nature walks and agility equipment, and there is a fenced private dog park plus several other play areas. Every dog that comes through is temperament tested. A surveillance system runs on site, and indoor play areas cover the days when Michigan weather rules out the yards.

Training and care needs

Training runs alongside boarding and daycare, covering puppy basics through obedience work. Staff administer medication and handle special diets, which matters for older dogs or any dog on prescription food.

Practical details

Booking is done online. Vaccinations are required for every dog, for boarding and daycare alike. The facility can be reached at (616) 293-5653 or K9AI20@gmail.com, and the address is 9930 36th St SE, Lowell Charter Township, MI 49331.