The boarding place I take my dogs to play with the dogs and whatnot. They charge $12 a day for the small dog and $14 for the big dogs. I got to know the owner and employees because I used to take my dogs out there for training. You should try to get to know a boarding place and its employees. If they really love animals, they will understand why you are hanging around. P.S. I don't suggest boarding him at the vets. At least at my vets, they are kept in those small cratelike cages 24/7.