Arch City Dog Boarding
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.9 /10Exceptional · 182 reviews · top 1% in St. Louis
Sources
Behind the 9.9
- Reviews read
- 182 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #1 of 109 in St. Louis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$53 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$30middle $51$60
About the St. Louis middle price
Sources
Behind the $53
- Source
- Arch City Dog Boarding’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding 1st dog - $53 per night; each additional dog $43 per night ... Holidays carry an additional $5 charge.”Open their price page ↗
Arch City Dog Boarding is a pet boarding in St. Louis, MO, offering boarding. It scores 9.9/10 (exceptional) from 182 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #1 of 109 in St. Louis. Its website lists boarding from $53 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 12.
Top 1% in St. Louis#1 of 109 by Dogs Away score, from 182 reviews.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer 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
- $53/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in St. Louis
- #1 of 109
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (182)
- From downtown
- 5.7 mi
- Neighborhood
- Bevo
- Holiday / peak
- Holidays carry an additional $5 charge
- Additional dog
- each additional dog $43 per night
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
12/27
12 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. 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
“All animals are required to have DHPP/DAPP, Bordetella, and rabies vaccines.”archcitydogboarding.com/prices
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“All new guests are required to have a meet and greet prior to their first stay. ... The first meet and greet is free, last minute cancellations can be rescheduled for a $20 fee.”archcitydogboarding.com/prices
Operations10 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Shelly owns and operates Arch City Dog Boarding and lives on site so your pup is not left alone overnight.”archcitydogboarding.com/about
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“All team members are trained in first aid and CPR, understanding dog communication and body language, and effective cleaning techniques”archcitydogboarding.com/
Groups separated byAge, play style, size and temperament
Their words
“Pups are separated based on age, play style, size, and/or temperament.”archcitydogboarding.com/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playRequired for some dogs
Their words
“We have created a separate space for those pups. ... Dogs who can not be in playgroup will be classified as Fireball or Zodiac dogs and will cost an additional $5 per night.”archcitydogboarding.com/prices
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“We have four outside play spaces and two inside place spaces”archcitydogboarding.com/
Photo / report-card updatesPaid add-on
Their words
“Puparazzi- $7 we'll send you pics of your pup”archcitydogboarding.com/prices
ToursTour with the evaluation
Their words
“Schedule a meet and greet so you and your pup can come by and check out our space!”archcitydogboarding.com/about
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
“Any known injury will be reported to owners as soon as possible. ... In the event of any emergency, owners/emergency contacts will be contacted. If the dog is at risk of losing life or limb, the dog will immediately be transported to a local veterinarian hospital.”archcitydogboarding.com/prices
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“You are required to bring your pups food.”archcitydogboarding.com/prices
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Arriving with incorrect medical or feeding information in the reservation portal will add a $35 fee.”archcitydogboarding.com/prices
Show 15 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
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot 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
9.9ExceptionalDogs 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
friendly team 22personalized care 10flexible scheduling 5comfortable leaving dog 3dog priority 3knowledgeable about dogs 3small play groups 3limited dog capacity 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- If a dog is sick
- Symptomatic dogs need vet clearance; contagious dogs housed apart, stay canceled or $85/nightStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Says its insurance covers care for a dog injured in its care, at no cost to the ownerStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $40/night | — | Archived page, 2020-10-01 |
| 2021 | $45/night | — | Archived page, 2021-10-15 |
| 2022 | $47/night | — | Archived page, 2022-10-05 |
| 2023 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2023-12-07 |
| 2024 | $53/night | — | Archived page, 2024-11-05 |
| 2025 | $53/night | — | Archived page, 2025-10-18 |
| Now | $53/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
- Closed
- Sun
- 9–11 AM, 5–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
6256 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116
5.7 miles from downtown St. Louis · Bevo · Get directions
Questions about Arch City Dog Boarding
What services does Arch City Dog Boarding offer?
Arch City Dog Boarding is listed as a pet boarding service in St. Louis, MO, offering boarding.
How much does Arch City Dog Boarding charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $53 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The St. Louis median published boarding rate is $51/night.
What vaccines does Arch City Dog Boarding require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Arch City Dog Boarding?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Arch City Dog Boarding compare with other St. Louis facilities?
It ranks #1 of 109 in the St. Louis index by Dogs Away score (9.9/10, exceptional), based on 182 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Arch City Dog Boarding, St. Louis, MO. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/st-louis-mo/arch-city-dog-boarding/Similar places near St. Louis
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