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King Care Pet Center King Care Pet Center offers safe, cozy dog and cat boarding year-round with caring staff and scheduled pick-up/drop-off.

Two week and four week Dog Board & Train programs now available. Learn more and make reservations on our website.

A heel that survives a fence-line bark is when most owners realize the training actually stuck.At King Care, board-and-t...
09/30/2026

A heel that survives a fence-line bark is when most owners realize the training actually stuck.

At King Care, board-and-train dogs don't graduate on quiet hallways. Tate runs heel drills past active kennel runs, where another dog might be losing its mind at the fence. The goal is simple: eye contact stays forward, leash stays loose, and the dog keeps walking like the barking isn't a personal invitation.

That reliability is what owners notice at pickup, not the command name.

What's the one distraction your dog still can't walk past calmly?

Your GPS says eight hours to Big Bend. Your dog's bladder — and your back seat — disagree.Most road-trippers push throug...
09/29/2026

Your GPS says eight hours to Big Bend. Your dog's bladder — and your back seat — disagree.

Most road-trippers push through I-10 in one brutal stretch. Dogs don't always cooperate with that plan. A one-night boarding stop in Junction breaks the drive into two manageable days — and gives your dog a real rest instead of another eight hours in a crate.

What's the longest stretch you'll drive before you stop for your dog?

The first ten minutes after kennel doors open decide whether a boarding day stays calm or goes sideways.At King Care, mo...
09/28/2026

The first ten minutes after kennel doors open decide whether a boarding day stays calm or goes sideways.

At King Care, morning yard breaks start with a deliberate leash lineup at the suite door. Each dog gets a supervised turnout before the heat picks up, and staff read body language before anyone hits the yard together.

Does your dog do better with a slow introduction or a confident walk straight outside?

A dog who stops drinking at a kennel is not always stressed. Sometimes the water bowl is sitting in the wrong corner of ...
09/25/2026

A dog who stops drinking at a kennel is not always stressed. Sometimes the water bowl is sitting in the wrong corner of the suite.

At King Care, we refresh labeled water bowls on a set afternoon schedule and rotate placement so shy drinkers get a second chance away from the suite door. Dehydration shows up fast when dogs skip even one round.

Does your dog have a quirky drinking routine when you travel?

The Sunday drive back from Austin is when your dog realizes the hotel trash can was the highlight of the whole trip.Most...
09/24/2026

The Sunday drive back from Austin is when your dog realizes the hotel trash can was the highlight of the whole trip.

Most I-10 travelers plan the outbound stop near Junction and forget the return leg is usually longer—especially when Sunday traffic stacks up west of San Antonio.

A one-night boarding stop on the way home gives your dog a real walk, a quiet suite, and you a dinner in Junction that is not eaten in a gas station parking lot.

How many hours can your dog handle in the car before everyone needs a break?

A recall that works in your backyard is not the same one that survives a kennel yard with dogs running the fence line.Ta...
09/23/2026

A recall that works in your backyard is not the same one that survives a kennel yard with dogs running the fence line.

Tate runs board-and-train recall drills in our outdoor training yard — not because it looks good on video, but because a dog who comes when called past another dog is a dog you can trust at pickup.

He works at distance first, adds mild distractions second, and only releases dogs when the owner has practiced the handoff here on-site.

What distraction still breaks your dog's recall — squirrels, other dogs, or the front door?

A twelve-year-old Lab does not bounce back from boarding stress the way a two-year-old does—and most owners find out the...
09/22/2026

A twelve-year-old Lab does not bounce back from boarding stress the way a two-year-old does—and most owners find out the hard way.

Senior dogs need slower introductions, softer bedding, and medication schedules that do not get rushed. At King Care, Heather matches each older guest to a quiet suite, keeps walks shorter, and watches for stiffness after yard time.

If you are planning fall travel and your dog is over eight, a two-night trial stay before a longer trip is worth every mile back to Junction.

How old is your dog—and have you boarded a senior before?

The place command your dog holds in the living room is not the same one that survives a boarding kennel with dogs barkin...
09/21/2026

The place command your dog holds in the living room is not the same one that survives a boarding kennel with dogs barking three suites down.

Board-and-train dogs at King Care practice place on a raised bed in the training yard. Not because it looks impressive on video. Because a dog who can hold position while another handler walks past is a dog you can trust at pickup.

Tate works these drills in short sessions. Real distance. Real distractions. No rushed releases.

Which command breaks first when your dog gets excited—sit, down, or place?

The loudest twenty minutes in a boarding kennel are not morning feeding. They are right before lights-out when every dog...
09/18/2026

The loudest twenty minutes in a boarding kennel are not morning feeding. They are right before lights-out when every dog checks whether quiet time is real.

At King Care, Friday afternoon ends with a visible wind-down: dimmer lights, bedding fluffed, water set where they can see it, and staff who do not rush the last potty break because the parking lot is empty.

Dogs who have been alert all day need that predictable switch. Same suite. Same voice. Same calm close to the evening.

What time does your dog finally crash at home after a busy day?

Your dog does not understand that the carnival ride two blocks over is not a threat to the entire county.Fair weekend in...
09/17/2026

Your dog does not understand that the carnival ride two blocks over is not a threat to the entire county.

Fair weekend in Junction means popcorn smoke, livestock calls, and a dog who hears every PA announcement like it is happening inside the kennel. The fix is not telling them to relax. It is a quiet indoor routine, predictable breaks, and staff who know which dogs need extra distance from the noise.

King Care boards through loud local weekends the same way we do quiet Tuesdays. Same feeding schedule. Same calm suite setup. Just a little more patience at the gate.

What local event sends your dog into full alert mode first?

Address

515 Pecan Street
Junction, TX
76849

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13254462939

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