Boise Kennels
2303 N 36th St, Boise, ID 83703
Overview
Boise Kennels is a family-owned pet boarding and daycare facility established in 1939, located at 2303 N 36th St in Boise, ID. They offer dog boarding ($31-66/night based on size), doggy daycare ($28/day), cat boarding ($28/night), and kitty daycare ($25/day), with complimentary baths after 4 nights and various enrichment add-ons available. The facility emphasizes personalized one-on-one care, same-day responses, and daily photo updates to pet owners.
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What Reviews Say
398 reviews analyzedBoise Kennels is a beloved family-owned facility with an overwhelmingly positive reputation, earning 4.5+ stars from the majority of 398 reviewers. Customers consistently praise the caring staff, daily photo updates, affordable pricing, and exceptional accommodation of dogs with special needs including reactive and aggressive dogs. The main concerns center on occasional facility odor (an older building) and rare reports of kennel cough. With nearly 100 explicit mentions of multi-year loyalty and a 98% owner response rate featuring personalized, warm replies, Boise Kennels has built a devoted customer base that trusts them as a home away from home for their furry family members.
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Kennel cough outbreaks reported by multiple customers
“One of our dogs was fine when we dropped her off and then when we picked her up it was blatantly apparent that she had a severe allergy attack... she needed taken to the ER last night. Severe infection.”
Facility odor/smell complaints
“The moment I walked in the odor was over powering... the kennels were not up to par.”
Staff handling concerns
“I watched as they took my BC into the back, and after peeping around the corner I saw them aggressively pulling on his leash to get him in the kennel.”
Dog returned with injuries or health issues
“She got a bad cut and it was played off as no big deal.”
Facility odor smell(12 mentions)
“The place is stinky, but that comes with the territory.”
Kennel cough health issues(4 mentions)
Insufficient photo updates(2 mentions)
“I paid for two additional play times and snuggles everyday with my pup meaning I should have seen 4 or 5 pictures of him a day which did not happen.”
Dog returned thin or acting strangely(2 mentions)
“i don't think my little guy was fed as he was much thinner than when i left him 5 days previously.”
Top Rated
4.7 stars from 398+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 398 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$31–$66/night
Daycare
$28/day
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