If you are searching for dog boarding near Plano, Stohner Kennels is about an hour away in Poetry, Texas, the farthest drive of any city we regularly serve. We would rather be upfront about that than pretend it's closer than it is. What brings Plano families out this way anyway is what a lot of boarding options closer to home don't offer: 11 private acres instead of a strip-mall suite, climate controlled indoor and outdoor runs, and an owner who lives on site and checks on every dog personally. We also work with a real number of Plano clients who own hunting dogs and want a facility that understands gun dogs specifically, since gun dog and versatile hunting dog training is a genuine part of what we do here, not a side offering. We also welcome regulars from Rockwall, Terrell, Forney, and Dallas.

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Plano maintains more than 4,000 acres of parkland, including the Dog Park at Bob Woodruff Park, a seven-acre, double-gated off-leash area with separate sections for small and large dogs. If your dog needs to run before the drive out to Poetry, it's a solid option close to home.