When you need someone to watch your dog in Corpus Christi, you’ve got two main choices: a traditional kennel or a home where dogs are kennel-free during the day. Both keep your dog safe while you’re away, but the experience for your dog can be very different.
How they compare
| Traditional kennel | Home boarding at Frankie’s | |
|---|---|---|
| Where your dog spends the day | Individual run or crate | Free in a real home with the pack, no kennels during the day |
| Where your dog sleeps | Individual run or crate | In their own kennel at night |
| Daily life | Scheduled play times | Hanging out with the pack in a home setting |
| Group size | Often dozens of dogs | A small group, so care stays personal |
| First visit | Varies | Complimentary 20 to 30 minute initial assessment |
| Updates | Varies | Photos and videos every day |
| Medications | Varies | Given on time, as instructed |
Why free days matter: dogs that aren’t confined during the day are much calmer, and they feel more able to socialize with the other dogs.
Who home boarding is best for
- Dogs who get stressed by noise and crowded kennels
- Social dogs who love company
- Seniors or dogs on medication who need closer attention
- Owners who want to see how their dog is doing every day
What it costs
Home boarding doesn’t have to cost more. At Frankie’s it’s $35 a day for one dog, $65 for two, $95 for three and $120 for four. Every dog needs current rabies, DHPP and Bordetella vaccines, and dogs 1 year or older must be spayed or neutered. We ask for proof of both.
Don’t just take our word for it. Frankie’s has a 4.8-star rating from Corpus Christi dog owners on Google. Read the reviews.
Ready to try home boarding? Every dog starts with a complimentary initial assessment. Here’s what to pack for your dog’s first stay. Planning holiday travel? Book Thanksgiving and Christmas boarding early.
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