Waggin' Around at Debendale

Waggin' Around at Debendale is a dog boarding kennel at 2332 Emory Rd in Reisterstown, MD, with grooming available for the dogs who stay there. The facility has 30 indoor/outdoor kennel runs, each with its own patio area, so a dog gets inside space and fresh air without sharing a run. The owner lives onsite, which means someone is on the property at all hours.

What a stay includes

Boarding is $55 per day. Three potty and play breaks in the fully fenced yard are included at no extra charge, and staff administer medication at no additional cost.

• 30 indoor/outdoor runs with individual patio areas
• Climate control throughout the building
• Bedding and blankets provided
• Filtered, purified drinking water
• Grooming available

What sets it apart

The size is the point. Thirty runs is a small operation, and the details follow from that: background music plays in every room, the dogs drink filtered water, and bedding comes with the run instead of costing extra. Safety gets the same attention. There is 24-hour camera surveillance and a backup generator in case the power drops. Because the owner lives on the premises, the kennel is never left empty overnight.

Practical details

Reservations are made by phone, at 410-833-4762. Proof of current vaccinations is required before a dog can board, so schedule any vet visits well ahead of a trip. Owners who want their dog cleaned up before pickup can ask about grooming when they book, since it happens in the same building. For anyone in Reisterstown comparing options, this is a traditional kennel setup run at a scale where the staff can learn each dog's routine rather than a large-volume operation.