Kennel Club LAX

What Kennel Club LAX does

Kennel Club LAX is a single-site, family-owned pet care services business operating from a 12,000 sq ft indoor facility with an additional 12,000 sq ft of outdoor play yards at 5325 W 102nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90045, immediately adjacent to LAX airport. Founded in 1983 by Sharon Graner and now co-operated with her daughter Kimberly, the company (legally Kennel Club of Southern California, Inc.) targets two core customer segments: LAX travelers requiring convenient pet boarding during flights, and Los Angeles-area pet owners needing boarding, daycare, and grooming. The facility offers differentiated accommodations including 14 themed cottages (Paris, Italy, Las Vegas, Texas), a separate feline lodging wing with calming music and a kitty playground, and tiered services from Standard Lodging ($61/day) to Group VIP Lodging ($98/day), plus daycare ($45-$55/day), grooming/spa services, and the Tailwind Global Pet relocation sub-brand.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with no proprietary technology stack disclosed; reservations flow through the third-party Gingr platform (gingrapp.com), supplemented by phone bookings and walk-ins. Marketing relies on content (blog, email newsletter with $20 new-subscriber incentive), organic social (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook), and SEO-driven local traffic. Revenue is generated through unit-pricing across four streams: boarding (recurring/overnight), daycare (one-time/punch cards for multi-day passes), grooming and spa, and pet transportation/relocation (one-time), with add-on activity packages (Business Class Bow Wow $22, First Class Fido $32) and à la carte treatments layered on top. Ancillary fees include after-hours pickup ($25), holiday pickup ($50), and medication administration.

The company holds no patents, has no public funding or external investors, and is not part of a larger corporate group beyond the internally launched Tailwind Global Pet relocation division. Strategic partnerships include an exclusive veterinary arrangement with PriVET Pet Care (Dr. Adam Davis), a discounted-parking alliance with The Westin Hotel LAX, IPATA industry membership for relocation referrals, and donation-matching work with local rescue Love at First Mutt. The firm has been recognized among the top 100 largest woman-owned businesses in Los Angeles County and featured in the Wall Street Journal and Time Magazine; aggregate customer review scores are 4.5 (Google, 255 reviews), 4.6 (Facebook, 20 reviews), and 3.8 (Yelp, 210 reviews).

Name

Kennel Club LAX

Legal name

Kennel Club of Southern California, Inc.

Website

https://kennelclublax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kennel Club LAX is a family-owned, premium pet boarding, daycare, grooming, and relocation facility operating since 1983 near Los Angeles International Airport, serving LAX travelers and local Los Angeles pet owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Boarding & Daycare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

akta.pro primary industry

Overnight Kennel Boarding (Dogs) (HSANADAA)

Keywords

• Pet boarding services
• Pet daycare
• Pet grooming spa
• Pet transportation
• Pet relocation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Pet Boarding: Core revenue stream from overnight lodging for dogs and cats. Charges per calendar day of arrival. Multiple accommodation tiers from standard runs to themed cottages to VIP group lodging.
2. Daycare: Daycare services for dogs including private and group options. Full-day and half-day rates available. Punch cards offer discounted multi-day passes.
3. Grooming & Spa: Therapeutic baths, treatments (teeth brushing, massage, anal gland expression), and grooming services. Price varies by pet size, weight, and coat condition.
4. Pet Transportation & Relocation: Airport pickup/drop-off services and domestic/international pet relocation through Tailwind Global Pet division. Currently limited to IPATA shipping companies only.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kennel Club LAX operates a first-class pet boarding and daycare facility near LAX airport, providing overnight lodging (standard runs, themed cottages, group VIP), daytime daycare (private and group), grooming and spa services, and pet transportation plus domestic and international relocation through its Tailwind Global Pet division. The 12,000 sq ft indoor facility with additional outdoor play yards is staffed 24/7 to serve both LAX travelers and local Los Angeles pet owners.

Product overview

Kennel Club LAX is a first-class pet boarding and daycare service located near LAX, offering comprehensive pet care including overnight lodging, daytime daycare, grooming and spa services, and pet transportation/relocation. The core product portfolio centers on boarding and daycare services for dogs and cats, with accommodations ranging from standard kennels and indoor runs to premium themed cottages and VIK (Very Important Kitty) suites. The service offering is enhanced with add-on activities (Funzone, Jamboree, Picnic in the Park), grooming and spa treatments, medical administration, and specialized pet transportation including the Tailwind Global Pet division for international relocations. The company operates a 12,000 sq. ft. facility with 24/7 staff presence and positions itself as a premium alternative for Los Angeles travelers needing pet care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tailwind Global Pet: A division of Kennel Club LAX providing pet relocation and travel services for domestic and international transport.

Products and services

• Dog Boarding & Daycare Overnight lodging (Standard indoor runs, 14 themed Cottages, Group VIP) and daytime daycare (Private and Group) for dogs, with staff on site 24 hours a day at the 12,000 sq ft facility.
• Cat Boarding & Daycare Separate cat lodging featuring calming music, plush beds, daily maid service, and a kitty playground. Tiers include Single Condo, Double Condo, and VIK (Very Important Kitty) premium suites.
• Grooming & Spa Therapeutic bathing system for dogs ($58-$78) and cats ($46-$56), with a la carte services including Teeth Brushing, Massage, Anal Gland Expression, Flea Shampoo, Brush-Out, and Pawdicure.
• Pets-in-Transit First-class airport transfer service: staff meets pets at LAX, brings them to the facility for stretching and exercise, then returns them to the airport for their next flight. Includes full access to accommodations and activities.
• Pet Relocation (Tailwind Global Pet) Domestic and international pet relocation services operated through the Tailwind Global Pet division of Kennel Club LAX. Currently accepting relocation jobs only from other IPATA shipping companies due to high demand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Google Rating 4.5 based on 255 reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Love at First MuttminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Local dog rescue organization. Kennel Club LAX matched donations during Adopt-a-Dog Month (October 2021) and has featured the rescue founder in blog content.
• PriVET Pet Care (Dr. Adam Davis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive veterinary partner providing on-site exams, health certificates, and general pet care. Dr. Davis and team conduct wellness exams, dental cleanings, and provide veterinary care for boarding pets. PriVET offers 30% discounts for Kennel Club LAX referrals.
• IPATA (International Pet and Animal Transportation Association)minorOthersMember of IPATA, the international association for pet relocation and animal transport companies. Currently temporarily accepting relocation jobs only from other IPATA shipping companies due to high demand.
• The Westin Hotel (LAX)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for discounted parking rates. Kennel Club LAX offers 50% off nearby covered parking at The Westin Hotel with 24/7 shuttle service to/from LAX.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Petco: Major pet retailer with a growing services portfolio including grooming and vet clinics. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating adjacent, lower-priced services that compete with Kennel Club LAX's grooming/spa.
• PetSmart: Large omni-channel pet retailer that operated PetsHotel boarding services inside its stores. Represents the broad-incumbent competitive threat through scale and integrated pet retail ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Rover: Online marketplace for pet boarding, dog walking, and in-home sitting. While not a single facility, it represents the technology-enabled alternative to a fixed kennel and addresses the same LAX-traveler and LA-local pet owner segments.
• Wag!: App-based marketplace for dog walking, boarding, and sitting. Adjacent digital competitor for a portion of Kennel Club LAX's local and travel-related booking demand.

Direct peers

• Camp Bow Wow: Largest U.S. franchise network of dog daycare and boarding facilities with a premium 'camp'-style positioning. Directly comparable to Kennel Club LAX on services (overnight boarding, daycare, spa) and aspirational market positioning.
• Best Friends Pet Hotel: Operates full-service pet hotels offering boarding, daycare, grooming, and training, with locations in multiple states. Closely mirrors Kennel Club LAX's service mix and premium positioning.
• AirPets International: Specialist in international and domestic pet relocation, similar in scope to Kennel Club LAX's Tailwind Global Pet division and a comparable IPATA-affiliated competitor.
• Dogtopia: National franchise focused on dog daycare, boarding, and spa services with a wellness-oriented model. Competes for the same premium dog boarding and daycare customer as Kennel Club LAX.

Regional players

• Holiday Barn Pet Resorts: Multi-location pet resort in Virginia with boarding, daycare, grooming, and spa. Comparable service mix and premium positioning though in a different geography.
• The Dog Lodge: Boutique boarding and daycare operation offering similar services (overnight, daycare, spa) to Kennel Club LAX in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kennelclublax
• Facebookfacebook.com/kennelclublax
• Instagraminstagram.com/kennelclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kennelclublax

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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