Water Dog Kennels

★ 4.9 · 28 Google reviews·Boarding facility·Temple, GA
Water Dog Kennels, Temple
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 28 reviews · top 20% in Atlanta
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
28 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#58 of 327 in Atlanta
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$48.5 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $48.5
Source
Water Dog Kennels’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“BOARDING RATES: $48.50 per dog per day (we do charge by the day, not night)”
Open their price page ↗

Water Dog Kennels is a boarding facility in Temple, GA, offering boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 28 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #58 of 327 in Atlanta. Its website lists boarding from $48.5 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
Boarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$48.5/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Atlanta
#58 of 327
Google rating
★4.9 (28)
From downtown
35.8 mi
Holiday / peak
All federal holidays other than Christmas and New Years: $4 additional per day
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

7/27

7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Shot records are required for all reservations (must be current on distemper/parvo, rabies and bordatella.”iwag.org/boarding/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Shot records are required for all reservations”iwag.org/boarding/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Sleep under the same roof as us (24/7 care!)”iwag.org/boarding/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Run and play throughout the day with an appropriate group of like-minded companions (unless your dog prefers or needs solo time) under constant supervision”iwag.org/boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“We have large play yards and let the dogs run and play until they are ready for naps.”iwag.org/boarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Sleeping at night in one of several rooms of our home all climate controlled”iwag.org/boarding/
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“Eat its own food, provided by you, so that its stomach won t get upset with a new food”iwag.org/boarding/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★27
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★1
★ 4.90Google average
28reviews behind the score
★ 4.70Atlanta average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

attentive staff 5leash 4

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

How a stay is counted
Boarding is charged by the day, not by the nightStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Senior dogs
Older, geriatric dogs have their own spot in the homeStated on their website
Anxious or shy dogs
Shy or nervous dogs are gently acclimated to playtimeStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2019$26.5/night—Archived page, 2019-12-30
2020$26.5/night—Archived page, 2020-07-11
2022$28.5/night—Archived page, 2022-02-07
2023$38.5/night—Archived page, 2023-04-05
2025$48.5/night—Archived page, 2025-07-24
Now$48.5/night—Their website, 2026-09-08

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
10 AM–1 PM
Tue
10 AM–1 PM
Wed
10 AM–1 PM
Thu
10 AM–1 PM
Fri
10 AM–1 PM
Sat
10 AM–1 PM
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

ATL · Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
35.2 mi
Weekday hours span
10 AM – 1 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

1485 Old Draketown Trail, Temple, GA 30179

35.8 miles from downtown Atlanta · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Water Dog Kennels

What services does Water Dog Kennels offer?
Water Dog Kennels is listed as a kennel in Temple, GA, offering boarding.
How much does Water Dog Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $48.5 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Atlanta median published boarding rate is $45/night.
What vaccines does Water Dog Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Water Dog Kennels?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Water Dog Kennels compare with other Atlanta facilities?
It ranks #58 of 327 in the Atlanta index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 28 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Water Dog Kennels, Temple, GA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/water-dog-kennels/

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