Little River Pet Resort

Little River Pet Resort offers dog boarding and daycare in Columbia Station, Ohio, on a 6.5-acre rural site at 26479 Royalton Road. Dogs sleep in air-conditioned and heated quarters, and many rooms are indoor/outdoor with access to a private outdoor patio. The day is built around going outside, not sitting in a room.

What a stay includes

• Seven complimentary outdoor play trips every day
• 13 separate play yards, some running up to 100 feet long
• Indoor/outdoor rooms with a private outdoor patio
• A complimentary departure bath with a three-night stay
• Spa services including bathing, brushing, and blow-drying

How Little River approaches a stay

With 13 yards to work with, the staff can match dogs to compatible playmates instead of turning everyone out together. Owners who want more than the standard routine can add custom vacation activities: hikes, one-on-one play sessions, TLC time, and command practice. Cage-free boarding and private suites are both available, and grooming and training are offered on site. Plenty of outdoor time during the day and a room of their own at night is what a stay here is built around.

Practical details

The resort is open 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are made by phone at 440-236-8905, and general questions can go to staff@littleriverpetresort.com. Grooming appointments and daycare days are arranged the same way, by phone. Published day rates run from $40 to $73. Every dog must be current on vaccinations before boarding, daycare, or grooming.