Dog boarding in Louisiana starts from $27 per night at the low end, with $40 a typical starting price and $60 at the higher end, as of October 2026. Some places charge by the day instead: those start from $20 per day, with $25 typical and $45 at the higher end, as of October 2026. The starting price is for one dog in the most basic room. A bigger room, a second dog, extras and the way a place counts days can all move the total.
What people pay
These are the starting prices stated by the boarding businesses on this site that publish one.
| How it is charged | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per night, as of October 2026 | from $27 | from $40 | from $60 |
| Per day, as of October 2026 | from $20 | from $25 | from $45 |
The two rows are not directly comparable, and the next section explains why. Both are "from" prices, the least a place charges, not a quote for your dog and your dates.
Per night or per day: why it matters
A place that charges per night bills for each night your dog sleeps there, usually with a pick-up time the next day, like a hotel checkout. A place that charges per day bills for each calendar day your dog is on the premises, which often counts both the day you drop off and the day you pick up.
That means the same trip can be a different number of units at two places. Drop off Friday morning and pick up Monday afternoon, and one place sees three nights while another sees four days. A lower per-day price is not automatically cheaper. Ask each place how many nights or days it would bill for your exact drop-off and pick-up times, and whether a late pick-up adds a charge.
What moves the price up or down
The room. Boarding in Louisiana is sold in tiers. The basic option is a standard kennel or regular room. Above it are suites in steps, sold as mini, medium, large or luxury, some with a webcam. The step up generally buys more space and quieter surroundings. It is the main reason one place's price is double another's.
Your dog's size. Some places price by weight, and a large dog may need the larger room whether you want it or not.
A second dog. Many kennels will board two dogs from the same home together and charge less for the second than for the first, sold as an additional dog in a shared kennel. Others price each dog in full. If you have two, this can matter more than the nightly price.
Kennel or home. Most boarding is in a kennel building. Some is in a private home, where fewer dogs are taken at once. Neither is always cheaper; they are different things, and the price follows how many dogs the host takes and how much attention each gets.
Length of stay and dates. Some places sell a package for a longer stay. Ask for it if you will be away a week or more. Holidays and school breaks fill up first, and many places charge more for them or ask for a deposit.
Care needs. Most boarding places listed here give medication, and some charge for it, especially injections. Special diets, extra walks or one-on-one time are common add-ons.
What is usually included, and what costs extra
| Usually part of the nightly or daily price | Often extra |
|---|---|
| The room or kennel, with bedding | A larger room or suite |
| Feeding, usually your own food brought from home | The facility's food, if you don't bring any |
| Fresh water and regular trips outside | Extra walks, playtime or individual attention |
| Basic cleaning of the room | Giving medication, especially injections |
| A bath or nail trim before going home | |
| Webcam access, where it is tied to a suite | |
| Late pick-up, holidays |
Places draw the line differently. One includes group play in the price; another sells it by the session. Ask what a normal day looks like for a dog in the room you are paying for: how many times it goes out, for how long, and with whom.
How to compare two quotes
Get a total, not a rate. Give each place the same facts: your dates and times, your dog's size, how many dogs, and anything it needs, such as medication. Then ask:
- How many nights or days will you bill for these times?
- Which room is that price for, and how big is it?
- What is included each day, and what would be added?
- Is there a charge for medication, for bringing my own food, or for late pick-up?
- Is someone on site through the night? Only some places state that they are staffed overnight, so don't assume it.
Compare the totals, then compare what is behind them. A higher total may buy a larger room, more time outside, or a person in the building at night. Visit before you book if you can; most boarding businesses have a place you can see. Look at where the dogs sleep, how it smells, and how the staff handle the dogs in front of you.
Boarding places will ask about your dog's vaccinations before a stay. Which ones your dog should have, and whether it is healthy enough to board, are questions for your vet.
Boarding cats
Some boarding businesses in Louisiana take cats, usually in a separate area and at a different price from dogs. If you are boarding both, ask for each price and where the cats are kept.
Where to compare boarding
Boarding businesses are listed side by side, with their rooms and their prices where stated, on Boarding in Louisiana. You can also look by city: New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport and Leesville.
This is general information, not professional, legal or veterinary advice, and it can be out of date or wrong. Check anything that matters with the business, and ask your vet about your pet’s health. Our terms have the details.