Shadowland Kennels

Shadowland Kennels is a home-based boarding kennel at 2501 Galeston Avenue in Oskaloosa, Iowa, offering dog boarding, cat boarding, and obedience training. The owner lives on the property, and dogs are supervised 365 days a year. Runs are heated and climate controlled, with dog doors linking each indoor space to its own outdoor run.

Dogs here split their time between an indoor run and a fenced outdoor area, and the dog doors let them choose. Climate control keeps the indoor side comfortable through Iowa winters and summers.

Services and amenities

• Heated indoor/outdoor runs with dog doors
• Fenced outdoor play and exercise areas
• Private hillside walks around the pond
• Kuranda cots for older dogs
• Separate cat enclosures with perches

What makes it different

Boarding and training run side by side here. Shadowland offers obedience training and dog agility in addition to boarding, and grooming, medication administration, and special diet handling are available for boarding guests. Older dogs can be set up with Kuranda cots, and private hillside walks around the pond are an option during a stay. Cats board too, in separate enclosures with perches.

Booking and practical details

Reservations are handled by email at runjumpwag@live.com, and the phone number is 641-673-5491. Email is the preferred way to reach them. Vaccinations are required for all boarding guests. Published nightly rates range from $18 to $35. More details, including the boarding and training pages, are at shadowlandkennels.com.