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Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in Wilmington, NC

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

Wilmington has about 125,284 residents, which works out to 34 dog parks, trainers & boarding per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Dog Trainers 15Boarding 9Pet Sitting 7Dog Parks 6Shelters & Rescues 5

Top 10 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Wilmington

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

  1. 1NC - Wilmington

    6101 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm

    Small-dog areaWater accessIndoor
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  2. 2Pet Paradise Wilmington

    6101B Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

    Small-dog areaIndoor
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  3. 3K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Wilmington

    5302 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

    Mon-Sun 9am-5:30pm

    Small-dog area
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  4. 4Dogtrain

    Wilmington, NC 28403

    Agility equipment
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  5. 5Hounds Town - Wilmington

    1611 Castle Hayne Rd G, Wilmington, NC 28401

    Mon-Fri 6am-8am, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-1pm

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  6. 6The Diggs at Paws and Claws

    210 Giles Ave, Wilmington, NC 28409

    Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 4pm-6pm

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  7. 7Clever K9 Dog Training

    106 Station Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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  8. 8The Dog House

    115 Cathay Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

    Mon-Fri 7am-11am & 1pm-6:30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm

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  9. 9Off Leash K9 Training

    2245 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401-7650

    Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 7am-6:30pm, Sun 9am-5pm

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  10. 10Pawsatively Golden Pet Care

    Wilmington, NC

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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Before you go

43locations
34per 100,000 residents
37with a phone
23with a website
10publish hours

Of the 43 dog parks, trainers & boarding listed in Wilmington, 37 give a phone number, 10 publish opening hours and 23 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Charlotte with 106.

Wilmington 43 locations

All 33 other dog parks, trainers & boarding in Wilmington

By ZIP code: 28401 (6) · 28403 (10) · 28405 (7) · 28409 (2) · 28411 (3) · 28412 (3) · no ZIP (2)

ZIP 28401 · ZIP 28401 6

  1. New Hanover County Animal Control

    180 Division Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401

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  2. The Dog Play Spot

    2541 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401

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  3. Einstein's Canine College

    1635 Wellington Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401-7758

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  4. New Hanover Humane Society

    2405 N 23rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401-8813

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  5. Azalea Dog Training Club

    14 S 16th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4924

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  6. Meme's Wilmington NC Doggies

    216 Mcrae St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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ZIP 28403 · ZIP 28403 10

  1. Dog Training Elite

    6328 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403

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  2. Pawsitive Pup Training

    2517 Park Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403

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  3. 16 Paws

    133 Cardinal Dr S, Wilmington, NC 28403

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  4. Sylvia's Pet Care Center

    26 New Bern St, Wilmington, NC 28403-0605

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  5. Dogs At Play

    2129A Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403

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  6. Ruff Draft

    2144 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403-0271

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  7. Invisible Fence Of The Coastal Carolinas

    115 Hinton Ave Ste 2, Wilmington, NC 28403-4771

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  8. Long Leaf Dog Park

    1701 College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

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  9. Arbor Park

    5320 Old Garden Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

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  10. God’s Paws Rescue

    Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403

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ZIP 28405 · ZIP 28405 7

  1. The Vital Horse & Hound

    5038 Lord Byron Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

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  2. A Country Kennel

    6737 Amsterdam Way, Wilmington, NC 28405-3778

    Mon-Fri 7am-11am, Sat-Sun 2pm-5pm

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  3. The Dog Wizard

    6603 Market St Unit 3, Wilmington, NC 28405

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  4. Dogtrain Inc

    3101 N Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC 28405-8682

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  5. Pet's Pal Inn

    3417 Merchant Ct, Wilmington, NC 28405-2149

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  6. New Hanover County Rabbit Rescue Of Wilmington Inc.

    324 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405-3518

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  7. Carolina Dog Sports

    6603 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405-3701

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ZIP 28409 · ZIP 28409 2

  1. Dog Sitting and Walking of Wilmington NC

    532 Barksdale Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409-3104

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  2. Grannas Pet and Home Sitting Services

    306 Emerald Cove Ct, Wilmington, NC 28409

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ZIP 28411 · ZIP 28411 3

  1. Pawsatively Golden Pet Care, LLC

    233 Rockwell Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411

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  2. Triple Crown Kennel and Stable

    5005 Pine Knoll Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411

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  3. Rover's Ranch

    7030 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411

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ZIP 28412 · ZIP 28412 3

  1. Heeling Hearts, Inc

    2875 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412-1811

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  2. Carolina Dog Sports

    2875 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

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  3. Peace of Mind Dog Training, LLC

    125 Rutledge Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412

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No ZIP listed 2

  1. Happy Tails Dog Services

    Wilmington, NC

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  2. Dog Park At Hugh Macrae Park

    Wilmington, NC

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

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

We list 43 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Wilmington with addresses, and 37 of them with a phone number.

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

Call ahead — 37 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.

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 Wilmington, North Carolina, where 37 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 43 dog parks in Wilmington, North Carolina and consult a veterinarian. You can contact 37 local pet service providers in Wilmington directly for guidance on safe local activity spaces.