Since 1971, Country Kennels on Rio Maria Road in Lakeside has boarded dogs and cats in temperature-controlled suites with indoor and outdoor runs, private patio areas, and fenced grassy yards. Behavioral reinforcement during boarding stays complements the obedience and socialization training offered by EZ Pups on Polk Road in Alpine. Dog suites feature a home-like layout set apart from the main kennel for a quieter environment, while cat suites include window-mounted perches for natural-light basking. V.I.P. play sessions take place in a large fenced grass yard, providing the same off-leash exercise format available to dog owners at Lindo Lake County Park on Lindo Lane. Additional services include medication administration on veterinary-prescribed schedules, pre-departure grooming, and individualized dietary protocols for dogs and cats with food sensitivities or weight-management requirements.