More Than Just Boarding
Structure, Routine, & Real Experience with Dogs.
If you’re looking for dog boarding in Grand Prairie, TX or the DFW area, Southern Canine offers structured boarding designed to keep your dog safe, exercised, and mentally engaged while you’re away.
This is not chaotic daycare-style boarding. This is structured care in a training environment, which means your dog goes home calmer, more structured, and with better habits than when they arrived.
We specialize in working dogs, high-energy dogs, and dogs that need more than just a place to stay.
Basic Dog Boarding
This option is for dogs that just need a safe, structured place to stay while you’re out of town.
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Structured daily routine
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Individual kennel time
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Daily yard time
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Calm, controlled environment
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Basic structure and manners
Perfect for well-behaved dogs that do not need training but need reliable care.
Boarding with Excercise
Ideal for high-energy dogs that need a physical outlet while boarding.
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Everything in Basic Boarding
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Treadmill exercise sessions
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Structured downtime
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Place training
Great for working breeds, young dogs, and dogs that become destructive or anxious without enough exercise.
Boarding with Field Trips
This program is designed for dogs that need help with leash manners and behavior outside the home.
Includes:
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Everything in Basic Boarding
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Daily structured walk
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Leash manners
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Engagement work
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Exposure to real-world distractions
This is a great option for dogs that pull on leash, are easily distracted, or need better behavior in public.
Structured Boarding for Trained Dogs
This program is for dogs that have already been trained and need structure and accountability while boarding.
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Obedience upkeep
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Place work
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Structured walks
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Treadmill exercise
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Field trips (when appropriate)
This keeps trained dogs from regressing while you are away and helps maintain their training.
Board & Train Lite
This is a training-focused boarding program for dogs that need obedience training while they stay with us.
Includes:
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Daily training sessions
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Foundational obedience
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Structured walks
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Confidence building
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Progression training
This program is perfect for owners who want their dog to make progress while boarding or want to start training without committing to a full Board & Train program yet.
Our Boarding Options
Why Choose Southern Canine for dog boarding?
Structured Environment
Excercise & Mental Stimulation Options
Calm Kennel Setup
Ideal for dogs who struggle in Daycare
Experienced Dog Trainer with over 10 years of experieuce
Training Options available while boarding
Many boarding facilities are loud, chaotic, and overstimulating. For many dogs, that environment creates stress, anxiety, and bad habits.
Our goal is that your dog comes home tired, structured, and better behaved, not more chaotic.
Dog Boarding Near Grand Prairie, TX – Service Area
We provide dog boarding for clients in:
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Grand Prairie
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Arlington
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Mansfield
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Fort Worth
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Dallas
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Irving
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Midlothian
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Cedar Hill
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DFW Metroplex
If you are looking for dog boarding near Grand Prairie or dog boarding in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Southern Canine is here to help.
Boarding Requirements
To ensure the safety of all dogs, we require:
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Vaccines up to date
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Dogs must be kennel trained
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Dogs must be dog and human safe (or approved in advance)
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Evaluation required for new dogs
Schedule Dog Boarding
Boarding spots are limited because we keep a small number of dogs to ensure quality care and safety.
To schedule boarding, contact us Here
Or text: (636) 251-0122
We will help you choose the best boarding program for your dog.
Grand Prairie, TX
Proudly Serving DFW Including:
Fort Worth
Mansfield
Arlington
Keller
Burleson
North Richland Hills
SouthLake
Dallas
Highland Park
Plano
Frisco
and MANY more!