Boarding, daycare, and grooming

While you’re away, they’re on the farm.

Thirty-four acres of woods, fields, ponds, and river, looked after by the people who train dogs here every day.

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Boarding

Where they sleep

A spaniel resting in a Woof Suite
Three yellow Labs at the kennel gate

Woof Suites

Eight-by-eight-foot tiny homes, each with a deluxe cot or a platform bed.
Call or text for nightly rates

Woof Lodge

Our bunkhouse, with a private crate for every dog.
Call or text for nightly rates

Every room has central heat and air, iCalm music, UVC HEPA air filtration, and a BioOX system.

Daycare

A day at Belle Shain.

Supervised group play, woodland walks, swimming, and dog sports. Dogs go home tired and happy, and the trainers keep an eye on manners along the way.

  • Supervised group play
  • Woodland walks
  • Swimming in the pond and river
  • Dog sports

Half days and full days · Call or text for rates

Dogs playing together at daycare

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For boarders

A Golden Retriever at play during a training session
The Hatteras on Fish River
A Lab and a Golden coming up from the water

Training sessions

Add lessons during the stay so your dog comes home with something new.

Boat charters and beach outings

Time on the water and on the beach for dogs who love it.

Woof Spa grooming

Add a Thera-Clean® bath or a groom before pick-up, so they come home clean.

Visit the Woof Spa

From families

We rest easy when we are away.

“Beau loves to play at Belle Shain. We rest easy when we are away because we know our dog is so well cared for.”

Terri Cowles

“Hands down the best place to take your dogs for boarding. They truly care about your canine family members.”

Emily Wilson

Before you book

Appointments are always required.

Drop-off and pick-up are by appointment during office hours. We’ll go over vaccination requirements and what to bring when you book.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7 to 12 and 2 to 5:30
Saturday, 8 to 12
Sunday, 5 to 5:30

Reserve

Book online or in the Belle Shain Kennels & Farm app. Or call or text 251-928-5719.

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