Thunder Ridge Kennels

Thunder Ridge Kennels provides dog boarding and daycare in Billings, Montana, from a country property at 4210 Hwy 312 outside town. It takes all breeds and ages, for stays ranging from a single day to long-term. Training is part of the operation too, including gun dog training and puppy training.

What a stay looks like

The kennels are heated and built with heated floors, which counts for something through a Montana winter. Indoor and outdoor runs are sanitized and cleaned daily. Beyond the runs is a large multi-acre fenced exercise area, and dogs go out for supervised group playtime three to four times a day.

• Heated kennels with heated floors
• Sanitized indoor and outdoor runs, cleaned daily
• Multi-acre fenced outdoor exercise area
• Supervised group play, three to four times daily
• Short- and long-term boarding for all breeds and ages

What sets it apart

Two things. The first is the setting: acreage in the country rather than a lot in the middle of town, with climate-controlled kennels and real room to run. The second is the range of dogs accepted. Thunder Ridge boards service dogs and aggressive breeds, and the kennel handles special diets and medication administration for dogs that need them. That combination is not standard at every facility.

Practical details

The kennel is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM seven days a week, Sunday included. Booking is by phone at 406-373-6386, so a call is the way to check dates and go over what a dog needs. Daycare runs on the same schedule for owners who need coverage for a day rather than an overnight stay. The address is 4210 Hwy 312, Billings, MT 59105, and the kennel can also be reached by email at thehousers@hotmail.com.