Open-room stays
Cage-free dog boarding in Nashville.
Cage-free boarding keeps dogs in shared rooms or on beds rather than in kennels overnight. It suits social, easygoing dogs and is offered by a growing number of providers around Nashville.
$45 to $85per night
What to ask before choosing cage-free.
Not every dog is a fit, so providers often screen temperament first.
- Ask whether staff sleep on site and how the group is monitored overnight.
- Dogs are usually grouped by size and energy.
- A temperament screening may be required before the first stay.
- Anxious or food-possessive dogs may do better in a private room.
- Ask how feeding is handled, since some places feed separately.
- Ask what happens if a dog does not mix well with the group.
Get a cage-free overnight quote.
Tell us about your dog and your dates. Your request is reviewed and referred to a local boarding provider.
Before you book.
Is cage-free better than a kennel?
It depends on the dog. Social dogs often do well, shy dogs may not.
How much does cage-free cost?
About $45 to $85 per night in this area.
Will my dog be screened first?
Often. Ask about the evaluation and any fee.
Who watches the dogs at night?
Policies vary. Ask whether staff are on site all night.
More boarding guides.
Holiday and event weekends
Boarding on dates when Nashville calendars fill up first.
$50 to $95per nightSee the guide →
Boarding with pickup
A stay where the provider collects and returns your dog.
$50 to $90per nightSee the guide →
Large-dog boarding
Bigger runs and rooms for dogs over 60 pounds.
$50 to $85per nightSee the guide →