Square Dog Ranch

Square Dog Ranch is a dog boarding kennel on a country property in Townsend, DE, at 383 Maryland Line Rd. Every dog gets a large indoor/outdoor run, and the 8-plus-acre setting means there is real space outside the building.

What a stay looks like

Dogs are walked three times a day and get time in a large fenced play area. Regular meals come with treats, and staff build in cuddle time instead of leaving dogs to wait out the hours between walks. Households boarding more than one dog can ask to have them share a run and play together outside.

Services and amenities

• Large indoor/outdoor run for each dog
• Three walks a day plus a large fenced play area
• Dog baths and grooming
• Medication administration
• Special diets accommodated

What sets it apart

The setting does most of the work here. Eight-plus acres of open country sit just outside the kennel doors, which is a different experience from a boarding facility on a commercial strip. Square Dog Ranch also boards cats and small animals, so a household with more than one kind of pet can keep them in one place. It runs as a small operation, so reservations and questions go through a phone call rather than an online booking tool.

Practical details

Dog boarding is $55 per night, a rate published on the ranch's own site. The kennel is open 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. It is closed Wednesday. Proof of current vaccinations is required before a stay, so owners should have records ready when they call. Booking and dates are handled by phone at 302-598-4542.