National K-9 Learning Center
Boarding
Dogs Away score8.9 /10Very good · 73 reviews · top 92% in Columbus
Sources
Behind the 8.9
- Reviews read
- 73 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.40 ★
- Rank
- #146 of 163 in Columbus
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$38 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$30middle $44$65
Below the Columbus middle price
Sources
Behind the $38
- Source
- National K-9 Learning Center’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“2026 Boarding Rate & Information Type Weight Rate (per overnight) Small Dogs 1 25 lbs $38 Medium Dogs 26 50 lbs $41 Large Dogs 51 90 lbs $44 Giant Dogs 91 lbs and over $48”Open their price page ↗
National K-9 Learning Center is a pet trainer in Columbus, OH, offering boarding. It scores 8.9/10 (very good) from 73 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #146 of 163 in Columbus. Its website lists boarding from $38–$48 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- TrainingBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Other
- Boarding rate
- $38–$48/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Columbus
- #146 of 163
- Google rating
- ★4.4 (73)
- From downtown
- 7.8 mi
- Neighborhood
- Far East
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
3/27
3 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“The following vaccinations are required: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Adenovirus Type 2, and Parvo virus (DA2P). Dogs that are overdue on the required vaccinations will not be accepted for boarding. The following vaccinations are recommended: Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza”nk9.com/boarding/boarding-requirements/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“It is the owner’s responsibility to provide National K-9 with current vaccination records from a licensed veterinarian.”nk9.com/boarding/boarding-requirements/
Operations1 of 21 published
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our climate-controlled boarding complex has a fresh air ventilation system that offers year-round temperature control.”nk9.com/boarding/
Show 24 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 on site overnightNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot 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
FeedingNot 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
8.9Very goodDogs Away score
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
off leash training 4basic obedience 4aggression toward people 31on1 lessons 2fearful dog training 2socialization training 2puppy class 23 week program 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Does not board puppies under 16 weeks oldStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Does not board female dogs that are pregnant or in heatStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $25–$29/night | — | Archived page, 2018-08-18 |
| 2019 | $26–$30/night | — | Archived page, 2019-08-17 |
| 2020 | $26–$30/night | — | Archived page, 2020-05-13 |
| 2021 | $29–$38/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-09 |
| 2022 | $33–$44/night | — | Archived page, 2022-10-02 |
| 2023 | $34–$46/night | — | Archived page, 2023-10-04 |
| 2024 | $36–$46/night | — | Archived page, 2024-11-14 |
| 2025 | $36–$46/night | — | Archived page, 2025-12-05 |
| Now | $38–$48/night | — | Their website, 2026-10-19 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
221 Morrison Rd, Columbus, OH 43213
7.8 miles from downtown Columbus · Far East · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about National K-9 Learning Center
What services does National K-9 Learning Center offer?
National K-9 Learning Center is listed as a pet trainer in Columbus, OH, offering boarding.
How much does National K-9 Learning Center charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $38–$48 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Columbus median published boarding rate is $43/night.
What vaccines does National K-9 Learning Center require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at National K-9 Learning Center?
National K-9 Learning Center's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does National K-9 Learning Center compare with other Columbus facilities?
It ranks #146 of 163 in the Columbus index by Dogs Away score (8.9/10, very good), based on 73 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
National K-9 Learning Center, Columbus, OH. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/columbus-oh/national-k-9-learning-center/Similar places near Columbus
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