Kiesel Bark Pet Resort

Kiesel Bark Pet Resort is a dog boarding and daycare facility on Chadwick Lane in Auburn, Alabama, with grooming available on site. Boarding runs $26 per night, and the kennel accepts dogs of every size, from small breeds up to giants. Vaccinations are required, and reservations are made online.

What they offer

The building is climate-controlled, and there are two large outdoor play areas where dogs play in groups sorted by size and temperament. Staff can give medications and follow a special diet when a dog needs one. Pickup and drop-off service is available. Grooming includes shave downs and matted coat removal, which matters for a coat that has gotten past what brushing can fix.

• Overnight boarding at $26 per night, all sizes accepted
• Dog daycare with supervised play groups
• Two large outdoor play areas
• Grooming, including shave downs and matted coat removal
• Medication administration and special diets

What sets it apart

Kennel size is what the business leads with: it describes its runs as some of the largest in Auburn. Longer trips get a break on price, since stays of 10 days or more come with 15% off. Owners also get photo updates while their dog is boarding, which is the part most people want when they are a few states away.

Practical details

Weekday hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Saturday is a half day, 7:00 AM to noon, and Sunday runs 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Booking is handled online at kieselbark.com, and questions can go to (334) 734-2650. The address is 633 Chadwick Ln, Auburn, AL 36832.