Smudge's Dog House

Smudge's Dog House is a dog boarding and daycare kennel at 6295 Templeton Gap Road in Colorado Springs, CO. The place runs on a play-all-day model: dogs spend the day out together and head to their own kennel only at lunch and overnight. Grooming and a self-serve wash round out what's offered.

What's offered

• Overnight boarding at $45 per night, with discounts for additional dogs
• Daycare with indoor play space
• Grooming on site
• Self-serve dog wash with tubs made from actual truck beds
• Staff experienced with dogs of all breeds and sizes

What makes it different

Most kennels build the day around the kennel run. Smudge's flips that order. Dogs are out and social for most of the day, which tends to suit busy dogs and ones that get restless behind a gate. Owners whose dogs prefer quieter company can talk the setup through by phone before booking.

Grooming and washes

Grooming is handled on site, so a boarding stay and a haircut can be arranged in one trip. The self-serve wash is the part people remember: the tubs are built from actual truck beds. Owners who would rather do the scrubbing themselves have that option.

Practical details

Booking is by phone at 719-528-1330. The last dog of the day is accepted 30 minutes before closing, so drop-offs and pickups take a little planning. Questions can also go to smudgewash@gmail.com, and the service list lives at smudgewash.com.