Boarding
Active days, peaceful nights.
A real suite with a Kuranda bed, glass door, and soft music, plus optional enrichment during the day, whether that's daycare, a nature walk, or something else. Familiar people, familiar routines, real rest.
What to expect
A typical boarding stay.
Real overnight rest, with optional enrichment during the day. Add daycare, and your dog's stay runs on the same rhythm as a daycare day, with a private suite waiting at the end of it.
6:30am – 6:00pm
Optional Daycare
Add daycare to your stay and your dog joins the same routine as our daycare regulars, or solo daycare with enrichment if group play isn't the fit. It's $10 more per day, per dog, on top of your suite rate. Climate-controlled rest periods either way, all of it worked into the report card you get at checkout.
Optional add-on
One-on-One Enrichment
A focused 15-minute session with one handler: nature walks on our trails, scent work, puzzle activities. Add it to any stay, booked ahead or arranged at drop-off.
6:00pm – 6:30am
Rest in a Private Suite
Evenings wind down from play to rest, dinner on your dog's usual schedule, then a private suite with a Kuranda elevated bed, glass door, soft music, and climate control overnight. Quiet, dark, comfortable, and settled in for the night.
Mon–Sat regular hours, Sun 6–7pm
Pickup
Report card ready at pickup, and someone's available to answer any questions about your dog's stay. Additional report cards during the stay are available for longer trips, for an added charge. Most dogs leave happy and tired, ready for a nap at home.
Where they sleep
Real rooms. Not kennels.
Every boarding guest gets a private suite designed for actual rest. Kuranda elevated bed to keep them off the floor and warm, plenty of soft blankets, glass doors that let them see out without being closed in. Natural light from real windows. Soothing music during quiet hours.
Each suite has its own drain for easy, low-stress cleaning. Suites are climate-controlled, same as the rest of the building. Fresh water is always available, and meals follow your dog’s regular schedule and feeding instructions.
We don’t use stacked kennels or wire crates. Every guest has floor-level access, plenty of room to stretch, and a view that doesn’t make them feel locked away.
Why this matters
No new crew to get used to.
Your dog doesn’t need a separate boarding crew.
Boarding dogs who add daycare spend their days with the same handlers who work daycare. Familiar faces, familiar routines, familiar playgroups they already know. The only thing different about a boarding day is that when the rest of the pack goes home, your dog stays.
For travel boarding, that familiarity matters even more. Vacation week is stressful enough without worrying whether your dog is okay.
The short version
Family-owned. Purpose-built.
Who we are
We’re Mary and Ray, and we started this because we needed better care for our own two dogs, Breck and Gil. Ten years later, our own dogs still come here, and so does the rest of the family, hands-on, every day.
Read the whole storyWhere your dog will be
22 acres on the edge of Sun Prairie, purpose-built in 2022 around what dogs actually need. Climate-controlled rooms, glass garage doors to the yards, wooded trails out back.
See the facilityRated by 297+ Google reviews · Best of Sun Prairie 2026 (gold) & 2026 Best of Madison (silver)
Why us
Why families bring their dogs here.
Family-Run, Ten Years Strong
Built for Dogs, Not Adapted for Them
A Place for Every Dog
Recognized by the Community
What it costs
Suite options and pricing.
Standard Suite
- Private suite
- Kuranda elevated bed
- Glass door, soft music
- Climate-controlled
- Report card at checkout
Deluxe Suite
+$6/day per additional dog sharing this suite
- Everything in Standard
- Indoor/outdoor run attached to suite
- Larger footprint
- Best for active or larger dogs
Grand Suite
+$12/day per additional dog sharing this suite
- Everything in Deluxe
- Double-sized suite
- Indoor/outdoor run
- Best for multi-dog families or extended stays
Multi-dog discounts
- Each dog gets $5 off per day off the Standard rate when boarding together
- Another $5 off per day, per dog, when they share one suite
- Example: 2 dogs, Standard, separate suites = $70/day total
- Example: 2 dogs, Standard, sharing a suite = $60/day total
- These discounts apply to Standard suites; Deluxe and Grand instead add a flat per-dog surcharge on top of the base suite rate
Stay policies
- Daycare during the day is optional: +$10/day per dog on top of your suite rate
- Weekend stays require 2-day minimum charge
- Sunday pickup available 6:00–7:00pm only
- Holiday stays require 3-day minimum
- Pickup after 11:00am charges full day
- Pickup before 11:00am Mon–Sat: no charge for pickup day
Common questions
Boarding, answered.
What's included in a boarding stay?
Every stay includes a private climate-controlled suite, a Kuranda elevated bed, fresh water, daily wellness checks, and a report card at checkout. Medications are administered at no extra charge. Daycare during the day is optional, at $10 more per day, per dog, on top of your suite rate. House kibble (American Natural Premium Sensitive Care) is available for an additional charge if you'd rather not pack food, but most parents bring their dog's regular diet. Suite options and pricing are above.
What happens overnight?
We settle dogs into their private suites before we close for the night. No one is physically on-site overnight. Instead, the owners have live remote access to the security cameras, and the alarm system is watched by a professional monitoring center 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The facility stays climate-controlled through the night, and if anything trips an alert, we're reachable and nearby to respond right away.
Can my dogs share a suite?
Yes. Two dogs from the same family can share a suite. Multi-dog pricing is above: $5 off per day per dog, plus another $5 off per day, per dog, when they share a Standard suite. Deluxe and Grand suites use a flat per-dog surcharge instead.
What if my dog won't eat while boarding?
It's actually pretty normal for dogs to eat less when they first arrive, especially with all the new sights, smells, and friends to keep up with. Our staff watches feeding closely to make sure every pup is getting enough. If a dog isn't eating, we'll reach out to you first, then try wet food or other strategies with your dog's own food to help.
How do I know how my dog is doing during a longer stay?
You get a report card at checkout with every stay, included at no extra cost. For stays over five days or longer vacation travel, you can add report cards during the stay for an additional charge, so you can see your dog in action rather than waiting until pickup. Most parents find it makes the time away much easier.
What if my dog doesn't usually do daycare?
That's totally okay. Daycare is optional with a boarding stay, so boarding-only is fine. If you do add it, we'll do a quick temperament evaluation first to make sure group play works for your dog. If group play isn't right, we offer solo daycare with enrichment instead, so your dog still has things to do without being in the pack.
What families say
From the dog parents.
“We are so glad we found Leader of the Pack to board our 2 dogs! We don’t board often, so were nervous about the whole experience. However all of the staff are friendly and took wonderful care of them for a weekend stay. We highly recommend LOTP!”
Jenni
“Every time we go anywhere long-term and can’t bring the pups we leave them in the care of Leader of the Pack. We have been so pleased with the quality of service and the affordable pricing. Thank you!”
John
“Great place for our dogs to stay when we’re out of town. Very friendly staff and they take good care of her!”
Chas
“Take my dog there for daycare and boarding. She is always happy and tired when I pick her up.”
Scott
Getting started
Three steps. That’s the whole process.
01
Register in Gingr
One account. Same login for daycare, boarding, and grooming.
02
Get your dog's records to us
Vaccine and fecal records, uploaded straight into Gingr or sent to us directly. You don't need them to make a reservation, just before your dog's first visit.
03
Come for their first stay
No trial day, no evaluation fee. Your dog meets the pack on day one and gets placed in whichever play group fits. If group play isn't their thing, we'll let you know and figure out the right plan together, one-on-one time is always available.
Stuck on step one? Call (608) 571-7225 and we’ll register your dog with you.
As voted by our neighbors
Nominated and voted for by Sun Prairie and Madison families.
No closed-door panel. Local families nominate and vote for their favorites every year. We're honored to have won gold for Best of Sun Prairie in 2026, a step up from silver the year before, and silver for Best of Madison in 2026.
Best of Madison
2026 Winner
Silver
Best of Sun Prairie
2026 Winner
Gold
Best of Sun Prairie
2025 Runner-Up
Silver