Master's Kennels

Master's Kennels Home of Dog University offers dog boarding and daycare in Gilbert, Arizona, plus obedience training classes. Boarding takes place at a private residence rather than a commercial kennel building, and dogs stay cage-free. Every size is welcome, from small breeds through giant ones.

What the boarding setup looks like

Dormitories are air-conditioned and heated, and music plays for the dogs. Sleeping areas are organized by dog size, and the play yards follow the same split, so small dogs and large dogs each get their own outdoor space. Large dogs are given Kennel Decks. Toys come with the stay, and each dog gets a goodnight treat.

Services and amenities

• Cage-free boarding for small, medium, large, and giant dogs
• Daycare with indoor play areas and outdoor space
• Obedience, Rally, and CGC classes
• Separate play yards for small and large dogs
• Climate-controlled dormitories with music

What sets it apart

Training runs alongside boarding here, so an owner who wants structured work for their dog can get both from the same place. The facility is permitted and inspected by Maricopa County. The residential, cage-free arrangement fits social dogs that are comfortable around other dogs and around people, since the space is shared rather than divided into runs.

Practical details

Boarding is listed at $32 to $34 per day on the kennel's own website. Reservations are handled by phone at (480) 917-3647, so plan on calling rather than booking online. Proof of vaccination is required before a dog can stay. The address is 17309 S 144th St, Gilbert, AZ 85297, and full details on classes and boarding are at doguniversity.com.