Broward County boarding rates
Fort Lauderdale dog boarding, priced in plain terms.
Cruise weeks, winter crowds and a long hurricane season push boarding prices around in Fort Lauderdale. Learn what a night should typically cost, then send your dates and we will refer you to a local provider.
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Estimate what boarding could cost.
Choose a stay type, your dog's size and a comfort level to see a typical nightly range.
Typical ranges, not quotes. Holidays, extra play time, medication handling and peak season can change the price, and each provider sets its own prices.
What each kind of boarding typically costs.
Six common options in Broward County, each with a typical nightly range, what the number usually includes and what pushes it higher.
Standard overnight boarding
The baseline option: a bed or run, meals, outdoor breaks and supervision while you travel.
Boarding with daycare play
Overnight stays combined with daytime play groups for dogs that need to burn energy.
Cruise and long-trip boarding
Boarding timed to sailings and longer trips, with attention to drop-off and return days.
Puppy and senior care
Extra potty breaks, rest and monitoring for puppies and older dogs with special routines.
In-home pet sitter boarding
Your dog stays in a sitter's home with more one-on-one time than most facilities offer.
Daycare and add-ons
Single day visits and optional extras like walks, baths and one-on-one play.
Typical Fort Lauderdale boarding rates.
These ranges are typical for Broward County, not quotes. Size, season and extras shift where a provider lands inside each range.
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Standard overnight boarding | $50 to $80 per night |
| Boarding with daycare play | $60 to $90 per night |
| Cruise and long-trip boarding | $45 to $75 per night |
| Puppy and senior care | $55 to $90 per night |
| In-home pet sitter boarding | $65 to $105 per night |
| Daycare and add-ons | $28 to $55 per day or add-on |
Why Fort Lauderdale boarding prices move.
A few local patterns explain most of the swings in nightly rates, and knowing them helps you plan dates, ask better questions and avoid paying peak prices when you do not have to.
- Port Everglades is one of the main cruise ports on the East Coast, and sailing days bring a rush of boarding requests. A dog stay timed around a cruise often needs a few extra nights on each end.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is minutes from the city, so flights drive weekend and holiday demand. Ask providers whether they have early or late handoff times for travelers.
- Holiday weeks and the winter season are the priciest dates at many providers, with minimum stays on some of them. Shifting a day or two can lower the total.
- Broward summers are hot and storm-prone. Ask how a provider cools its spaces and handles thunder, and what the plan is if a hurricane warning is issued during your trip.
- Most facilities expect proof of rabies and DHPP, and often Bordetella, before a stay. Rules differ by provider, so confirm yours and book vet visits ahead of your drop-off date.
Three steps to a Fort Lauderdale boarding quote.
- Send your dates and your dogTell us when you travel, your dog's size, age and temperament and the part of Broward County you live in.
- We review and referYour request is reviewed and referred to a local boarding provider suited to your dog and your dates.
- Compare and decideThe provider contacts you with rates and rules. Nothing is booked unless you say yes.
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Honest ranges
Every service page shows a typical nightly range and explains what moves it, so a provider's quote makes sense when it arrives.
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Dog boarding across Broward County.
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Fort Lauderdale boarding questions, answered.
How much does dog boarding cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Typical ranges run from about $45 a night for cruise-length or long trips to around $105 for an in-home sitter. Size, dates and extras decide the final number.
Why do rates jump around holidays?
Demand spikes when everyone travels at once, so many providers add a holiday surcharge or require a minimum stay. Moving your dates by a day or two can lower the total.
How should I board a dog for a cruise?
Plan for extra nights on each end, since embarkation and return days rarely line up with drop-off hours. Ask about early check-in and late pickup before you book.
What vaccines are usually required?
Rabies and DHPP are common, and many providers also ask for Bordetella and sometimes canine influenza. Confirm the current list with the provider and your vet.
What happens if a hurricane warning is issued?
Providers handle it differently. Ask in advance whether they stay open, close or evacuate, and how and when you can pick up your dog.
Is a sitter's home cheaper than a kennel?
Usually not. In-home sitting tends to cost more per night because the sitter hosts fewer dogs, though it may suit shy or older dogs better.