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Bowie Boarding Retreat for Small Dogs

16321 Oxford Ct, Bowie, MD 20715

5.0
11 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardSmall dog areaGroomingOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Bowie Small Dog Boarding is an in-home boarding facility in Bowie, MD run by Shannon and Doug who work from home, offering round-the-clock care for small dogs under 25lbs. They charge $69/night with a $50 holiday surcharge and $39/night for additional dogs, requiring dogs to be over 2 years old, housebroken, and have calm temperaments. The facility features a play yard, provides daily photo updates, and also offers basic bathing/grooming services.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies24+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Up-to-date vaccinations

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Holiday surcharge$50

Care & Play

Solo play
Daily updatesFree
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Extras

Multi-dog discount$39 per night for additional dogs
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

11 reviews analyzed

This facility enjoys an exceptional 5.0-star rating across all 11 reviews, with customers praising Shannon and Doug's personalized, professional pet care. The standout features are the daily photo updates providing peace of mind, the staff's genuine affection for pets, and the long-term relationships built over years of service. Multiple reviewers mention 10+ years of continued patronage, indicating outstanding reliability and trust. No complaints or red flags were identified.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Safety
5.0
Facility
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.5

People love

Daily photo updates during stays(9)Personalized attention and care(8)Professional and detail-oriented service(7)Long-term/repeat customer relationships(6)Expertise with small dogs/pets(4)

Staff shoutouts

Shannon(11 mentions)Doug(7 mentions)
Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dwarm tone9 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
5.0/ 5
Review score
4.9/ 5
Amenities6 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.9

Min puppy age

24 months

Pricing

Boarding

$69/night

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