Dog Boarding & Daycare in Ottawa — Owner-Run Kennel Minutes Off the 416
Overnight boarding and daytime daycare on an open country property in North Gower, minutes off Highway 416 — an easy drop-off from Barrhaven, Manotick, Riverside South, Nepean, Kanata and Stittsville. Owner-run since 2019, with Patrick and Chandra at the kennel every day.
Every dog has their own private enclosure, spends the day outside with staff, and gets care shaped around them rather than a routine they're slotted into.
Questions first? Call 613-276-5074 or email info@kennelclubboarding.ca - we'd rather answer them than have you guess.
Dog Daycare
Supervised group play matched to your dog's energy and temperament, outside all day, from $35. Every new dog starts with a trial day.
Dog Boarding
Private enclosures, outdoor time all day, and four kinds of stay so the care fits your dog. From $55 a night.
First time here?
Three steps, about ten minutes: create an account, complete a registration form for each dog, then book. Here's exactly what to expect.
Virtual Tour
Prefer to see it in person? Call 613-276-5074 or email info@kennelclubboarding.ca and we'll set up a visit. Or take the tour from your couch.
Address & Times
5673 Fourth Line Road, Ottawa, Ontario
Mon - Fri, 7:00am - 8:45am / 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Sat - Sun, 8:00am - 8:45am / 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Drop-off and Pick-up Times
Two windows a day. Either window works for drop-off or pick-up. Please arrive inside a window — the doors are locked at other times because staff are out with the dogs.
| Holidays and Weekends | |
|---|---|
| 08:00 - 08:45 | 17:00 - 17:45 |
| Weekdays | |
| 07:00 - 08:45 | 16:00 - 17:45 |
Questions people ask first
How much does dog boarding cost in Ottawa?
From $55 a night for one dog who plays well with others, with rates for dogs who need their own space, special care, or a bite-risk routine, and multi-dog rates for the same household. Full pricing is on the boarding page.
Do you offer dog daycare?
Yes. Supervised daycare from $35 a day, minutes off the 416 near Barrhaven and Manotick. Every new dog starts with a trial day so we can match them to the right playgroup.
Where are you?
5673 Fourth Line Road, Ottawa — in North Gower, just off Highway 416. About five minutes from Manotick, Kars and Richmond, ten from Barrhaven and Nepean, twenty from Kanata.
What vaccinations do you require?
Rabies, Distemper (usually labelled DAPP, DHPP or DA2P) and Bordetella, current through the end of the stay. Puppies don't need their full series, but must be on schedule with their vet. Proof is uploaded with the registration form.
What are your drop-off and pick-up times?
Two windows a day, and you can drop off or pick up in either. Weekdays 7:00–8:45 AM and 4:00–5:45 PM; weekends and holidays 8:00–8:45 AM and 5:00–5:45 PM.
Why Ottawa dog owners choose Kennel Club Boarding
Your dog isn't slotted into our routine. Staff are with the dogs all day, watching and reading them — a dog who wants to keep playing plays, a dog who's had enough comes in to rest. Feeding, medications, who they like to play with, anything you tell us at drop-off: it's logged, every staff member sees it, and the key points are written on your dog's enclosure door.
Every dog has their own enclosure — 5 by 8 feet inside, temperature-controlled, with a raised Kuranda bed, and a private covered outdoor run of 5 by 12 feet. Not a crate.
Everyone on the team has completed the Dogsafe Canine First Aid course, and we keep dog-specific first aid kits across the kennel and property. Social dogs, nervous dogs, seniors on medication, dogs who've bitten — we have a kind of stay for each, and the price reflects the attention it takes. Read how the four kinds of stay work, or read what customers say.
Choosing a kennel is a trust decision. Take the virtual tour, then come and see it for yourself — call 613-276-5074 or email info@kennelclubboarding.ca if you have any questions.