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Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in Asheville, NC

43 locations in and around Asheville, North Carolina — call ahead about vaccination requirements, availability and rates — boarding and daycare fill up around holidays.

Asheville has about 94,992 residents, which works out to 45 dog parks, trainers & boarding per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Boarding 14Dog Trainers 11Shelters & Rescues 7Pet Sitting 6Indoor 4Dog Parks 3

Top 10 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Asheville

Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.

  1. 1Wonderdog Merrimon

    308 Stoneridge Blvd, Asheville, NC 28804-8313

    Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

    Small-dog areaIndoor
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  2. 2Love Of The Pup

    30 Westgate Pkwy PMB 302, Asheville, NC 28806-3808

    Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm

    Fenced
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  3. 3Happy Tails Country Club West

    2040 Sand Hill Rd Ext, Asheville, NC 28715

    Mon-Fri 7am-12pm, Sat-Sun 8am-12pm

    Indoor
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  4. 4Asheville Humane Society

    14 Forever Friend Ln, Asheville, NC 28806-4570

    Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12am-4pm

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  5. 5Cats at Play Cafe Asheville

    12 Eagle St, Asheville, NC 28801-3728

    Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm

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  6. 6Central Bark Asheville

    4 Regent Park Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806-3704

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7am

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  7. 7Animal Haven of Asheville

    65 Lower Grassy Branch Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-1618

    Wed-Sat 11am-5pm

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  8. 8Barkmore Park

    10 Hemphill Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-9644

    Indoor
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  9. 9Lucky Dog Training Asheville

    By Appointment Only, 725 Merrimon Ave #8183, Asheville, NC 28804

    Mon-Sun 9am-5pm

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  10. 10Ruff Life Dog Training Services

    95 Thompson St, Asheville, NC 28803-2331

    Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-6pm

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Before you go

43locations
45per 100,000 residents
41with a phone
27with a website
14publish hours

Of the 43 dog parks, trainers & boarding listed in Asheville, 41 give a phone number, 14 publish opening hours and 27 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Charlotte with 106.

Asheville 43 locations

All 33 other dog parks, trainers & boarding in Asheville

By ZIP code: 28704 (3) · 28801 (2) · 28803 (17) · 28804 (1) · 28805 (3) · 28806 (5) · no ZIP (2)

ZIP 28704 · ZIP 28704 3

  1. Camp Bow Wow South Asheville

    5 Airport Rd, Asheville, NC 28704

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  2. Asheville Doggie Pause Kennels

    5 Airport Rd, Asheville, NC 28704

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  3. Meow Cat Sitting

    410 Cranbrook Dr, Asheville, NC 28704

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ZIP 28801 · ZIP 28801 2

  1. Companion Dog Training School

    191 Lyman St, Asheville, NC 28801-4371

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  2. Charlotte St. Animal Hosp

    208 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801

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ZIP 28803 · ZIP 28803 17

  1. Whiskers and Snoots

    101 Overlook Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

    Mon-Sun 6am-8pm

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  2. Administrative Office Of Asheville Humane Society

    81 Thompson St, Asheville, NC 28803-2329

    Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 12pm–4pm

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  3. At Play with Sparky

    542 Short McDowell St, Asheville, NC 28803

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  4. Kabler School For Dogs

    9 Busbee View Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-9665

    Water access
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  5. WNC K9 Dog Training

    41 Edgewood Rd Ext, Asheville, NC 28803

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  6. Asheville Animal Rescue

    803 Fairview St, Asheville, NC 28803-2858

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  7. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

    31 Glendale Ave, Asheville, NC 28803-1438

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  8. Inner Knowing Canine Connections

    50 Booker St, Asheville, NC 28803

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  9. Chasing Tail

    436 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

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  10. Dog Daze

    9 Busbee View Rd, Asheville, NC 28803, Asheville, NC 28803

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  11. Ruff Life Dog Training Services

    803 Fairview St, Asheville, NC 28803

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  12. Little Friends Home & Pet Sitting

    1006 Wedgewood Ln, Asheville, NC 28803

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  13. Sit Means Sit Dog Training Asheville

    5 Miller Rd S Ste 2, Asheville, NC 28803-6632

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  14. Urban Dog Retreat

    900 W Chapel Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-2844

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  15. Platinum Pet Hotels

    900 W Chapel Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-2844

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  16. Vip Pet Resorts Arden

    900 W Chapel Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-2844

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  17. Vip Pet Resorts Asheville "the Spa"

    803 Fairview St, Asheville, NC 28803-2858

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ZIP 28804 · ZIP 28804 1

  1. Blue Ridge Kennels

    308 Stone Ridge Blvd, Asheville, NC 28804-8313

    Indoor
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ZIP 28805 · ZIP 28805 3

  1. Haw Creek Pet Care Grooming, Boarding kennel and Doggy Daycare

    65 Beverly Rd, Asheville, NC 28805

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  2. Pawsies Pet Sitting

    45 Scenic Dr, Asheville, NC 28805-8802

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  3. Azalea Road Dog Park

    498 State Rd 2754, Asheville, NC 28805

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ZIP 28806 · ZIP 28806 5

  1. You Work I'll Play Dog Daycare

    677A Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

    7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday

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  2. Asheville Humane Society

    72 Lees Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-4714

    Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12am-4pm

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  3. Buncombe County Animal Shelter

    16 Forever Friend Ln, Asheville, NC 28806

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  4. French Broad River Park

    508 Riverview Dr, Asheville, NC 28806

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  5. Vetco Vaccination Clinic

    825 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

    Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-8pm

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No ZIP listed 2

  1. Blue Ridge Dog Training

    Asheville, NC

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  2. Dog Park

    Asheville, NC

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Good to know about dog parks, trainers & boarding in Asheville

How many dog parks, trainers & boarding are there in Asheville?

We list 43 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Asheville with addresses, and 41 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Asheville?

Call ahead — 41 of the 43 dog parks, trainers & boarding here list a number. Hours at independent dog parks, trainers & boarding shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Which dog parks, trainers & boarding in Asheville show their opening hours?

14 of the 43 dog parks, trainers & boarding we list in Asheville publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

How to teach a dog to play fetch?

Start by encouraging your dog to chase a favorite toy in a hallway, rewarding them when they return with it, and gradually increasing distance. For open practice spaces, check out the 43 dog parks in Asheville, North Carolina, where 41 listings offer direct contact details for park management. If your dog struggles with recall or drops toys early, working with a local professional trainer can help overcome training hurdles.