Elkhound Ranch Kennels
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 452 reviews · top 69% in Kansas City
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 452 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #101 of 154 in Kansas City
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$48 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$35middle $45$60
About the Kansas City middle price
Sources
Behind the $48
- Source
- Elkhound Ranch Kennels’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Suites Pricing 1 Dog – $65 ... Indoor / Outdoor Run Pricing 1 Dog – $48 ... Single Day Rates (No Rinse Included) 1 Dog $25”Open their price page ↗
Elkhound Ranch Kennels is a pet boarding in Kansas City, MO, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 452 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #101 of 154 in Kansas City. Its website lists boarding from $48–$65 per night and daycare from $25 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 13.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingTrainingGroomingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $48–$65/night
- Daycare rate
- $25/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Kansas City
- #101 of 154
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (452)
- From downtown
- 11.2 mi
- Neighborhood
- Gashland
- Additional dog
- 2 Dogs (sharing) – $80 in a run, $99 in a suite
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
13/27
13 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs are required to have current vaccinations for Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella (kennel cough). These vaccinations must be administered no later than 3 days prior to check-in.”kcpetcare.com/policy/
Bordetella lead time3 days before arrival
Their words
“All dogs are required to have current vaccinations for Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella (kennel cough). These vaccinations must be administered no later than 3 days prior to check-in.”kcpetcare.com/policy/
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“The temperament of your dog may determine which dogs he or she is allowed to play with. Failed temperament testing will result in your dog being removed from the Group.”kcpetcare.com/dog-boarding/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“it is the pet owners responsibility to ensure that Elkhound Ranch indeed has your pet's most recent vaccination records on file.”kcpetcare.com/policy/
Operations9 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Herd Humor $4.00/day All day play session with other dogs.”kcpetcare.com/dog-boarding/
Time out of their room25-30 minutes of yard time morning and evening
Their words
“Dogs are given outside Yard Time in a fenced area for 25 to 30 minutes morning and evening”kcpetcare.com/dog-boarding/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered at no charge
Their words
“Includes Group Play with pack mates OR Private Play with a Rancher OR opt out.”kcpetcare.com/dog-boarding/
HousingKennel and suite
Their words
“102 runs with 55 indoor kennels with out-door exercise yards and 47 indoor/outdoor runs. ... The suites are decorated like a hotel room and are very secluded.”kcpetcare.com/dog-boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Dogs are given outside Yard Time in a fenced area for 25 to 30 minutes morning and evening”kcpetcare.com/dog-boarding/
Capacity102
Their words
“Our spacious Kansas City Dog Boarding and kennel has 102 runs”kcpetcare.com/dog-boarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“The kennel is climate controlled throughout the year”kcpetcare.com/dog-boarding/
FeedingAccepts raw diets
Their words
“we ask that you bring no more than a 1 week supply of Raw Diet should this be your preferred pet diet.”kcpetcare.com/policy/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Dog & Cat Boarding in Kansas City, MO Book Online Contact Us”kcpetcare.com/dog-boarding/
Show 14 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
Groups separated byNot 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
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.2ExcellentDogs 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
dog training 18kennel 8board and train 7dog runs 6dog bathing 5training videos 4clean suites 3excited dogs 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out time is 3 PMStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Boarding caters to senior dogs with special needsStated on their website
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Caters to shy pets who need quieter spacesStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- Large and small breeds accepted; states no breed restrictionsStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Unaltered pets accepted, but only altered dogs join group or pack playStated on their website
- Cats
- Boards cats; the cat area holds 25 catsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $18/day | Archived page, 2020-11-25 |
| 2021 | — | $18/day | Archived page, 2021-12-01 |
| 2022 | — | $18/day | Archived page, 2022-09-26 |
| 2023 | — | $22/day | Archived page, 2023-12-10 |
| 2024 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2024-10-04 |
| 2025 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2025-12-09 |
| Now | $48–$65/night | $25/day | 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
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–12 PM
- Sun
- 4–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
9205 N Brooklyn Ave, Kansas City, MO 64155
11.2 miles from downtown Kansas City · Gashland · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Elkhound Ranch Kennels
What services does Elkhound Ranch Kennels offer?
Elkhound Ranch Kennels is listed as a pet boarding service in Kansas City, MO, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Elkhound Ranch Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $48–$65 per night and daycare at $25 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Kansas City median published boarding rate is $45/night.
What vaccines does Elkhound Ranch Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Elkhound Ranch Kennels?
Elkhound Ranch Kennels'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 Elkhound Ranch Kennels compare with other Kansas City facilities?
It ranks #101 of 154 in the Kansas City index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 452 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Elkhound Ranch Kennels, Kansas City, MO. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/kansas-city-mo/elkhound-ranch-kennels/Similar places near Kansas City
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