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Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in Durham, NC

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

Durham has about 301,870 residents, which works out to 13 dog parks, trainers & boarding per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Dog Trainers 12Boarding 11Pet Sitting 9Dog Parks 5Shelters & Rescues 3

Top 10 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Durham

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

  1. 1Sunny Acres Pet Resort

    5908 US-70, Durham, NC 27705

    Mon-Fri 7am-11:45am, Sat 7am-11am, Sun 4pm-5pm

    Fenced
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  2. 2Off Leash K9 - Raleigh Durham

    2304 Coley Rd, Durham, NC 27703

    Mon-Sun 7am-7pm

    Fenced
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  3. 3All Dogs Durham

    902 Cleveland St Ste. 200, Durham, NC 27701

    Small-dog area
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  4. 4Central Bark Durham

    725 Iredell St, Durham, NC 27705

    Mon-Fri 7am-6:30am, Sat 8am-5am, Sun 5am-6am

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  5. 5Petco Dog Training

    8200 Renaissance Pkwy #1012, Durham, NC 27713

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

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  6. 6Camp Bow Wow North Durham

    4310 Bennett Memorial Rd, Durham, NC 27705-1215

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  7. 7Creature Comforts Inn

    200 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27707

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  8. 8GoDog Durham

    4350 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707

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  9. 9The Pet Wagon Hotel

    3215 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707-3600

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  10. 10Animal Protection Society of Durham

    2117 E Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27704

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Before you go

40locations
13per 100,000 residents
36with a phone
27with a website
4publish hours

Of the 40 dog parks, trainers & boarding listed in Durham, 36 give a phone number, 4 publish opening hours and 27 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Raleigh with 77.

Durham 40 locations

All 30 other dog parks, trainers & boarding in Durham

By ZIP code: 27701 (5) · 27703 (5) · 27704 (4) · 27705 (5) · 27707 (3) · 27713 (8)

ZIP 27701 · ZIP 27701 5

  1. Independent Animal Rescue

    507 E Knox St, Durham, NC 27701-1438

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  2. Learning To Dog Training And Enrichment

    902 Cleveland St, Durham, NC 27701-2434

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  3. Downtown Durham Dog Park

    304 Elliott St, Durham, NC 27701-3430

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  4. TLC Petsitting

    626 Swift Ave, Durham, NC 27701

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  5. East Campus Trail

    Markham Rd, Durham, NC 27701

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ZIP 27703 · ZIP 27703 5

  1. Dog Academy of NC

    1215 Stone Rd, Durham, NC 27703

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  2. Rising STAR Family Dogs

    1217 Stone Rd, Durham, NC 27703-5502

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  3. GoDog Research Triangle Park (RTP)

    2612 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703-5718

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  4. Camp Bow Wow Durham

    2612 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

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  5. Lazybrook PWC Kennel

    Coley Rd, Durham, NC 27703

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ZIP 27704 · ZIP 27704 4

  1. Dog Tales Day Camp and Boarding

    1204 Patterson Rd, Durham, NC 27704

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  2. Durham County Animal Control

    3005 Glenn Rd, Durham, NC 27704

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  3. NC Pet Harmony: Durham Dog Walkers and Pet Sitting

    110 W Delafield Ave, Durham, NC 27704

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  4. Northgate Dog Park, Durham, NC

    Lavender Ave, Durham, NC 27704

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ZIP 27705 · ZIP 27705 5

  1. Whole Dog Institute

    5922 US-70 BUS, Durham, NC 27705

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  2. Paws On Durham

    1921 N Pointe Dr, Durham, NC 27705-2672

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  3. Paws On Durham Pet Sitting

    1921 N Pointe Dr Ste 215, Durham, NC 27705

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  4. The Barkmore House

    Kilgo Dr, Durham, NC 27705

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  5. Bull City Pet Sitting

    1821 Hillandale Rd Ste 1b-189, Durham, NC 27705-2659

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ZIP 27707 · ZIP 27707 3

  1. Dogability Dog Training

    3215 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707

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  2. Kate's Critter Care

    417 Devlin Pl, Durham, NC 27707-3986

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  3. Paws Abound Training

    1315 Ripley St, Durham, NC 27707-1181

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ZIP 27713 · ZIP 27713 8

  1. Marcia's Best Dogs

    1123 Kudzu St, Durham, NC 27713

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  2. Paws Up Pet Nanny

    Audubon Lake Dr, Durham, NC 27713

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  3. Always Pawsitive Dog Training

    Turmeric Ln, Durham, NC 27713

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  4. Bark Busters Home Dog Training

    717 Audubon Lake Dr Apt A, Durham, NC 27713

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  5. Home Sweet Home-pet concierge

    28 Creeks Edge Ct, Durham, NC 27713-8591

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  6. Carolina preserve dog park

    4823 Meadow Dr, Durham, NC 27713

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  7. Dee Dee, The Pet Nanny

    200 W Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713

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  8. Dog Park at Lodge at Southpoint

    1400 Holly Hill Dr, Durham, NC 27713-6059

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

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

We list 40 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Durham with addresses, and 36 of them with a phone number.

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

Call ahead — 36 of the 40 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.

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 40 dog parks in Durham, North Carolina, where 36 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.

Why is my dog coughing?

A dog's cough can stem from kennel cough, allergies, air irritants, or underlying respiratory conditions. If your dog exhibits a dry, hacking sound, isolate them from public areas like the 40 dog parks in Durham, North Carolina and consult a veterinarian. You can contact 36 local pet service providers in Durham directly for guidance on safe local activity spaces.