5 Best Dog Boarding Services in Johannesburg (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Dog boarding in Johannesburg splits into two very different setups: a traditional kennel with runs and set feeding times, or a house-sitter who moves into your home or takes your dog into theirs. The options below have logged well over 400 Google reviews between them, and every one sits at 4.4 stars or higher, so the real decision is which setup actually suits your dog's temperament, not which name has the best score.

Short answer: Luna Pet Boutique Hotel & Spa and Waggitytails pet and house sitting both hold a perfect 5.0 rating in Johannesburg dog boarding, with Luna backed by 74 reviews and Waggitytails by 55. Club Street Kennels & Cattery carries the most review volume on this page at 213, running a traditional seven-day-a-week kennel in Linksfield.

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Dog Boarding Options in Johannesburg, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Club Street Kennels & Cattery	4.4 ★	213	Traditional kennel, both dogs and cats	View ›
2	Luna Pet Boutique Hotel & Spa	5.0 ★	74	Boutique hotel, daycare and grooming combined	View ›
3	Waggitytails pet and house sitting	4.9 ★	55	In-home pet sitting, not a kennel	View ›
4	Quarry Kennels and Cattery	4.7 ★	59	Long stays, outdoor space	View ›
5	The Puppy Palace Doggy Daycare and Spa	4.5 ★	66	Daycare-led stays	View ›

5 Best Dog Boarding Services in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Club Street Kennels & Cattery

4.4213 Google reviews

Club Street Kennels & Cattery in Linksfield, Johannesburg, is a traditional kennel-and-cattery operation open seven days a week from 6:30am to 5:30pm. It boards dogs of all breeds alongside cats on the same property, and reviewers describe a team that treats every dog, from a Rottweiler to a Collie, with the same level of care.

What people praise

Long, seven-day-a-week hours make drop-off and collection easy to schedule
Reviewers describe consistently attentive, communicative staff
Handles a wide range of breeds and household combinations in one place
Video updates sent during longer stays

Worth knowing

Rating sits lower than the smaller boutique options on this page
A wider spread of review scores than the top-rated names here

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume213 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown72% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed dog boarding option in Johannesburg by a wide margin, and a practical choice if you're boarding a dog and cat from the same home. It's a traditional kennel setup rather than an in-home stay, worth knowing if your dog is used to sleeping indoors.

Website +27824213022 Directions

119 Club St, Linksfield, Johannesburg, 2192

Luna Pet Boutique Hotel & Spa

5.074 Google reviews

Luna Pet Boutique Hotel & Spa, in Lethabong near Founders Hill, offers boarding, daycare and grooming from one site, with dogs given their own individual suite rather than a shared kennel run. Reviewers describe staff members by name and mention the facility being spotless.

What people praise

Perfect rating across every review collected
Dogs get their own private suite rather than a shared enclosure
Regular pictures and video updates during a stay, even for young or first-time boarders
Also offers daycare and grooming, useful if you need more than just overnight stays

Worth knowing

No listed website to check rates or facility details ahead of a call
Smaller review base than Club Street Kennels

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume74 · 92th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenessphone

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated dog boarding option on this page with a genuine boutique setup, individual suites rather than kennel runs. Confirm rates and availability by phone since there's no site to check details in advance.

+27100651619 Directions

4 Main St, Founders Hill, Lethabong, 1609

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Waggitytails pet and house sitting

4.955 Google reviews

Waggitytails pet and house sitting, based in Bergbron, Randburg, is a house-and-pet-sitting service rather than a boarding facility. Sitters either move into your home or care for your dog in their own, with feeding, playtime, exercise and grooming all part of the standard offering, and the company describes matching sitters to each pet's routine.

What people praise

Dogs stay in a home environment rather than a kennel run
Detailed, personal updates from named sitters throughout the stay
Handles multi-week stays and even coordinates errands around the house
Team specifically praised for how anxious or shy dogs settle in

Worth knowing

One reviewer describes a slow response during a busy period, which the owner addressed directly
As a sitting service, availability may depend on which sitter is free for your dates

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume55 · 76th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: For a dog that does better at home than in a kennel, this is the strongest option here on rating and the depth of its reviews, though as a smaller team it's worth booking ahead of peak travel dates.

Website +27792898256 Directions

122 Gordon Rd, Bergbron, Randburg, 1790

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Quarry Kennels and Cattery

4.759 Google reviews

Quarry Kennels and Cattery in Meadowdale, Germiston, is a family-run kennel operating for 18 years, with a large open site around a dam that the owners describe as a natural, enriching environment. It offers boarding, daycare, and cattery facilities, with a stated focus on regular exercise and socializing rather than leaving dogs in an enclosure all day.

What people praise

Large outdoor space with a dam, unusual among Johannesburg kennels
18 years of family-run experience
Multiple reviewers praise the social, exercise-focused daily routine
Handles long stays well; one reviewer's 12-year-old dog came home in good health after six weeks

Worth knowing

One recent reviewer describes a decline in communication and daily walks compared with an earlier, better stay
Weekend hours are shorter than weekday hours

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume59 · 82th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown86% 5-star

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Our take: A genuinely spacious, outdoor-focused kennel with a long track record, though the one recent critical review is worth asking about directly, particularly around walking frequency, if you're booking a long stay.

Website +27649098071 Directions

19 Dick Kemp St, Meadowdale, Johannesburg, 1609

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Puppy Palace Doggy Daycare and Spa

4.566 Google reviews

The Puppy Palace Doggy Daycare and Spa in Parkmore is primarily a daycare and grooming business, with boarding and spa services offered alongside its day program. Google lists it as a dog day care center rather than a dedicated boarding kennel.

What people praise

Reviewers describe a nervous, shy rescue dog gaining confidence after regular visits
Convenient for owners already using the daycare side of the business

Worth knowing

One reviewer describes a serious injury a dog sustained while in the daycare's care, and another details a below-standard grooming visit
Primarily built around daycare rather than overnight boarding

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume66 · 87th

Confidenceearly

Recency7 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown77% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This is fundamentally a daycare-and-grooming operation with boarding as a secondary service, and the review record includes one serious welfare complaint alongside several strong ones. Ask direct questions about supervision and vet-emergency protocol before booking an overnight stay here.

+27729927751 Directions

70 Marie Ave, Parkmore, Johannesburg, 2196

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Johannesburg dog boarding options. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 built on dozens of reviews carries less weight than a 4.4 built on hundreds. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dog boarding cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

None of the boarding providers on this page publish set nightly rates on their websites, and at least one notes that peak-season pricing is available on request only. Cost typically depends on your dog’s size, whether it stays in a shared kennel run or a private suite, and whether you choose a traditional kennel or an in-home sitter. Ask each provider for a current quote.

Dog boarding across Johannesburg

The boarding options above cover Linksfield, Lethabong, Randburg, Meadowdale and Parkmore, spanning both the northern suburbs and the East Rand. Searching for dog boarding near me? Each listing shows a live phone number and directions so you can check availability at the closest option before your trip.

What to ask before you book dog boarding

Will my dog have a private suite or share a kennel run?
How often is my dog walked or exercised each day?
What happens if my dog gets sick or hurt during the stay?
How often will I get updates, and is it just photos or also video?
Is this a traditional kennel or an in-home sitting service?
What’s included versus charged as an extra, like grooming or medication?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dog boarding options?

We started from dog boarding businesses in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Is a kennel or an in-home pet sitter better for my dog?

A kennel like Club Street or Quarry gives structured exercise and socializing with other dogs; an in-home sitter like Waggitytails keeps your dog in a familiar house environment. An anxious or older dog often does better at home; a social, high-energy dog may enjoy a kennel’s group play.

Should I visit a kennel before booking?

Yes, where possible. Several of the businesses on this page mention pre-stay visits or meet-and-greets, and seeing the facility and meeting the team ahead of time is the best way to judge whether it’s right for your dog.

The bottom line

Club Street Kennels is the safe default for most Johannesburg dogs given its scale and long hours, while Waggitytails is worth a look if your dog does better in a home setting than a kennel. Whichever you pick, ask about daily walks and emergency protocol before you book.

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