Dog boarding · Portland, ME
Dinky Dogs
About Dinky Dogs
Dinky Dogs is a Portland, Maine dog boarding and daycare facility specializing in field trip-based adventures for small dogs under 18" tall. They offer Adventure Day daycare at $28/day, Pampered Pup overnight boarding at $40/night, and additional services including grooming, dog walking, and canine massage. The facility operates seven days a week by appointment and keeps overnight boarding to a maximum of 3 guests per night in a kennel-free home environment.
Rates & hours
- Boarding
- from $40/night
- Daycare
- from $28/day
- Pricing notes
- Adventure Day (field trip daycare) $28/day; Pampered Pup Boarding $40/night
- Hours
- Seven days a week by appointment
- Supervised playgroups
Good to know
- Boarding
- Yes
- Daycare
- Call to confirm
- Hours
- Seven days a week by appointment
- Rate
- $40/night+
- State license
- Not on file — varies by state
- Last verified
- June 2026
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is the nightly boarding rate at Dinky Dogs?
Pampered Pup Dog Boarding is $40 per night. Additional dogs in the same family are $18 each. A frequent fun discount of $2 off each day applies if you book 3 or more set days per week.
What does Adventure Day daycare include?
Adventure Day is field trip-based doggie daycare at $28/day that includes hiking, swimming, relaxing, snacking, romping around town, field trips to dog-friendly events, and socialization with the dinky Dogs Social Club. Additional dogs in the same family are $12 each.
What is the boarding environment like at Dinky Dogs?
Overnight boarding is kennel-free unless your dog is accustomed to sleeping in a crate. Otherwise, dogs sleep on sofas, comfy chairs, or people-size beds after a full day of adventure walks, socialization, and fresh air. The facility accommodates a maximum of 3 guests per night.