The “Feels Like Home” Experience™
A structured care system built around emotional stability, behavioral awareness, continuous monitoring, intentional enrichment, and real-time adjustments.
Waterville, OH • Serving Toledo + surrounding areas
Spring Break 2026 • Now Booking
Your paws are in good hands.
Leave for Spring Break with zero guilt—knowing your dog is safe, calm, and completely themselves when you return.
- 53 years in business (est. 1973)
- ★★★★★ Google Reviews
- PACCC • IBPSA • The Dog Gurus • Karnik University
Spring Break 2026 reservations are filling fast. Peak dates March 26–28 are highest demand.
53Years in Business
★★★★★Google Reviews
4Industry Certifications
15+Service Area Cities
This Isn’t Just Boarding.
It’s a premium, emotionally-aware care experience designed to eliminate uncertainty while you’re away—so you can actually enjoy your vacation.
The Karnik Comfort Check™
Real reassurance while you’re away—personalized updates and insight that help the guilt drop so you can relax.
A “Happy Return” pickup moment
The goal: pick up a dog that’s clean, relaxed, bright-eyed, and completely themselves—no recovery required.
Choose Your Suite
Different sizes and amenities—same emotionally-aware care standard.
Luxury Suites
8′ x 8′ • 12 available
Beautiful, “just-like-home” luxury suites with their own doggy day bed, ceiling fan, flat screen TV playing Animal Planet, and private pet cam access.
Deluxe Suites
5′ x 8′ • 30 available
Cage-free deluxe suites with accommodations including a raised pet cot for maximum comfort.
Classic Suites
4′ x 6′ • 24 available
Cage-free classic suites with accommodations including a lambskin wool mat for extreme comfort.
Stay & Play Add‑On Packages
Add enrichment to your pet’s stay. Packages are optional add‑ons and can be purchased in any combination and quantity.
Bronze Add‑On
Bronze Stay & Play
Two 5‑minute potty walks.
- Light movement and routine support
- Great entry add‑on for lower-energy pups
Most Popular Add‑On
Silver Stay & Play
One 5‑minute potty walk + one 10‑minute play OR half‑day group play.
- Balanced enrichment for most dogs
- Strong fit for vacation stays
Gold Add‑On
Gold Stay & Play
Two 10‑minute play times OR full‑day group play.
- Maximum play and enrichment
- Ideal for high-energy social dogs
What Pet Parents Say
Real words from real families.
“Felt comfortable leaving my dog…”
“Felt comfortable leaving my dog—she looks and smells great! Junie was a happy & tired girl after her visit.”
— Gracey R.
Boarding & Grooming
“Our pup LOVES it there!”
“Our pup LOVES it there! He begs to go to daycare and always comes home happy.”
— Lenah A.
Dog Daycare
“10/10 recommend.”
“Even last-minute they kept my dog overnight and the grooming is top-notch. 10/10 recommend.”
— Meeshell S.
Overnight Boarding
Services
Luxury care with options for every routine.
Luxury Dog Boarding
Waterville dog boarding built for comfort and calm.
Cat Boarding
Cozy accommodations for kitties.
Dog Daycare
Group or individual care options.
Bathing & Grooming
Add-ons for an extra “happy return” pickup.
Enrichment Add‑Ons
Puzzles, lick mats, snuffle mats, treadmill sessions, and treat upgrades.
Hygiene Services
Nails, ears, teeth—available as add-ons.
See It for Yourself
Take a virtual tour, then watch a short video highlight.
Visit Us
Karnik On Black – Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming
5411 Black Road, Waterville, OH 43566 — serving Waterville, Monclova Twp, Toledo, Maumee, Perrysburg, Whitehouse, Sylvania, Holland, Ottawa Hills, Bowling Green, Swanton, Delta, Rossford, Temperance MI, Lambertville MI.