About Canine Country

Rural boarding with training in Greenwood

Canine Country is a 28-acre boarding facility at 9525 Locust Hill Rd in Greenwood, serving the Shreveport and Bossier City area. The staff, led by owner Catherine Allred, is described as bringing extensive experience in animal care and training, is certified in pet CPR and first aid, and takes part in annual education programs. Dogs stay in petite, standard, family or deluxe suites with attached patios.

Training and prices

Training appears as group training sessions and as Ranch Hand Training, a $35 package with two 15-minute sessions with a trainer in a choice of agility, rally or obedience. Canine Country describes its training services as designed to improve behavior while strengthening the bond between owner and dog. Boarding runs from $44 to $74 per night depending on suite and building, with $35 per night for each additional dog. Going-home baths cost $20 to $40 by weight, nail trims start at $15, and play packages cost $10.95 to $15.95.

What to ask

Ask whether training sessions can be booked outside a boarding stay and how the group training sessions are scheduled.