Nalowinds Boarding Kennels

Nalowinds Boarding Kennels provides dog boarding in Waimanalo, Hawaii, for dogs of every size, from toy breeds to large ones. It runs as a home-based kennel at 41-502 Flamingo Street, with staff on the property 24/7. The facility is certified by the State of Hawaii as a legal commercial boarding facility, and it is inspected regularly.

What a stay includes

Dogs get their own large private run instead of a crate, in either 4'x10' or 5'x13'. Each run has an automatic waterer. The indoor building is air-conditioned to a constant 75 degrees with low humidity, and it pulls in fresh air rather than recirculating it. Every guest gets three exercise sessions a day.

Key services

• Private runs in two sizes, 4'x10' and 5'x13', no crates
• Air-conditioned indoor kennel held at 75 degrees with fresh-air ventilation
• Three exercise sessions daily, plus a fenced 1/3-acre dog park for medium and large dogs
• A separate playground built for small dogs
• Grooming, medication administration, and special diets

Small dogs and toy breeds

Toy breeds can board in the home rather than the kennel building, with their own play area. Medium and large dogs use the fenced third-acre park instead.

Practical details

Boarding runs $35 to $45 per day, according to the kennel's website. The kennel is open 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 7:00 AM to noon on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are made by phone at 808-259-7349. Proof of current vaccinations is required before a stay.