american k 9 country

What american k 9 country does

American K9 Country is a privately held pet services company operating a 20-acre integrated facility in Amherst, New Hampshire. The business offers a broad service portfolio that includes dog and cat boarding, doggie daycare, professional and self-serve grooming, structured pet and competitive training across multiple disciplines (obedience, agility, rally, conformation, dock diving, Fast C.A.T.), a K9 fitness and aquatic center, on-site retail, and event/facility rentals. Services are delivered on-premises with online booking and reservations, and the company operates 365 days per year with extended hours and 24-hour on-site staff.

The facility is anchored by capital-intensive, regulation-grade infrastructure that would be costly to replicate: a climate-controlled 80'x120' indoor arena with Cushy rubber matting and AKC/UKI/USDAA regulation equipment; an NADD-regulation dock diving pool; an all-weather Fast C.A.T. sprint turf track; a 26-foot heated resistance pool with UV/ozone sanitation; an AquaPaws underwater treadmill; and a live webcam system for remote pet monitoring. Talent is a core asset — the facility is owned and operated by Amber McCune, a multi-time national agility champion and five-time Team USA representative, supported by nationally ranked instructors and a grooming team with over 60 years combined experience.

Revenue is generated across eight primary streams — daycare, boarding (dogs and cats), grooming (full-service and self-serve), training classes, K9 fitness and aquatic services, retail, and facility/event rentals — using unit-based pay-as-you-go pricing (e.g., daycare at $25/day, standard boarding at $40/day, classes at ~$200 per 6-7 week session, dock rental at $40/half-hour, full-arena events at $750-$2,000/day). The customer base is entirely retail consumer/SMB across three segments: general pet owners, competitive dog sports enthusiasts, and pet product buyers. The company is founder/owner-operated with no disclosed external funding and no multi-site footprint.

Name

american k 9 country

Legal name

American K9 Country, Inc.

Website

https://americank9country.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

American K9 Country operates a 20-acre pet services facility in Amherst, NH, offering daycare, boarding, training, grooming, fitness, retail, and event hosting for individual pet owners and competitive dog sports enthusiasts in the New England market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Amherst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Doggie Daycare: Full-day daycare services with socialization, play, and supervision. Rates are per day with discounts for second dogs from same household. Punchcard packages available for frequent users.
2. Boarding Services: Luxury dog boarding with all-inclusive amenities including private kennels, play times, premium food, and bed-time Kong treats. Cat boarding also available. Multiple tier options including Stay & Play packages.
3. Professional Grooming: Full-service grooming salon with over 60 years combined experience. Services include pet clips, show clips, and hydro spa bathing. Operated by professional groomers Kathan Kennedy and Kayla Ferrandino.
4. Self-Serve Bath House: Do-it-yourself bathing facility with elevated tub, spa-style nozzle, walk-up ramp, and all supplies provided. Hourly sessions available.
5. Training Classes: Various training programs including pet obedience, competitive obedience, agility, rally, conformation, dock diving, and Fast C.A.T. Classes offered in sessions or drop-in formats.
6. K9 Fitness and Aquatic Services: Fitness center services including underwater treadmill sessions, pool rentals, and fitness classes. Also available as add-on packages for boarding and daycare guests.
7. Retail Store: On-site retail store selling premium pet products including custom collars, specialty foods, treats, toys, and CBD oil products.
8. Facility Rentals: Indoor and outdoor arena rentals for personal practice and club events. Includes full event hosting for agility trials, obedience trials, dock diving events, and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

American K9 Country is a 20-acre, full-service pet care facility in Amherst, New Hampshire, offering dog and cat daycare, luxury boarding, multi-discipline canine training (obedience, agility, rally, conformation, dock diving, Fast C.A.T.), full-service and self-serve grooming, and a K9 Fitness & Aquatic Center with underwater treadmill and resistance pool. The facility also operates an on-site retail store, hosts AKC-sanctioned events, and offers facility rentals. It is open 365 days a year for pet owners throughout New England.

Product overview

American K9 Country is a comprehensive pet services facility offering a multi-service platform centered around dog and cat daycare, boarding, training, and grooming. The core offerings include Doggie Daycare with webcam viewing, all-inclusive Dog and Cat Boarding, and extensive Training programs (Pet Obedience, Competitive Obedience, Agility, Rally, Conformation, Dock Diving, Fast C.A.T.). Supporting services include a K9 Fitness & Aquatic Center with underwater treadmill and heated pool, two Grooming options (A Paw Above the Rest Salon and self-serve Bath House), a Retail Store, Facility Rentals for events and practice, and RV Camping. The facility operates as a unified platform where services like daycare, boarding, and training are integrated with webcams, fitness amenities, and event hosting capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A Paw Above the Rest: Full service grooming salon located inside American K9 Country facility providing grooming for cats and dogs with over 60 years of combined experience.

Products and services

• Doggie Daycare All-day supervised dog daycare offering socialization, structured play, and exercise with separate areas for small dogs under 20 lbs. Live webcam viewing is included. Open 365 days a year for drop-off and pick-up.
• Dog Boarding (Luxury Suites) All-inclusive luxury dog boarding with SHOR-LINE kennels, private suites, 24-hour on-site care, three daily private playtimes, premium food (Purina Pro Plan, Wellness), and bed-time Kong treats. Multiple tier upgrades including Stay & Play, Super Sized Suites, Peek-a-boo Pal, and Pudgy-Pup packages.
• Cat Boarding (Catfish Inn) All-inclusive feline boarding in multi-level villas with live fish tanks, elevated perches, and a dog-free environment. Discounted rates for additional cats sharing the same villa.
• Pet Obedience Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Won HIPPO PRESS Best Doggie Daycare award for 3 consecutive years (2012-2014)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Holiday Inn Manchester AirportminorOthersLocal hotel partner offering discounted rate of $99/night with no pet fee for AK9C customers. Corp code: 100322829.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Central Bark: National franchise operating multi-service pet care facilities offering daycare, boarding, grooming, and training under one roof. Directly comparable to AK9C's integrated service model, with similar positioning around enrichment-based daycare and all-inclusive boarding.
• Camp Bow Wow: Large national franchise specializing in dog daycare and overnight boarding with webcams and playgroups. Comparable to AK9C's daycare-led core offering and webcam monitoring differentiation, though with broader geographic coverage and franchise unit economics.
• Dogtopia: Premium dog daycare, boarding, and spa franchise with webcams and open-play environments. Closely comparable to AK9C's cage-free daycare approach, all-inclusive boarding pricing, and webcam viewing service.
• K9 Resorts: Luxury dog boarding and daycare franchise with hotel-style accommodations. Comparable to AK9C's luxury boarding tier offering ($40-$90/day suites), private accommodations, and premium service positioning.
• Best Friends Pet Care: National pet care chain operating daycare, boarding, grooming, and training facilities. Comparable to AK9C's integrated multi-service platform with similar emphasis on overnight stays and value-added services.
• Pet Paradise: Resort-style pet care chain offering boarding, daycare, grooming, and training at premium price points. Comparable to AK9C's all-inclusive boarding model and comprehensive service platform.
• PetSuites of America: Regional pet care chain operating boarding, daycare, grooming, and training services across multiple states. Comparable to AK9C's full-service facility model with similar focus on overnight boarding and daycare packages.

Regional players

• Green Dogs Unleashed: New England-based dog daycare and boarding facility located in Nashua, NH (nearby Amherst, NH). Direct regional competitor offering cage-free daycare and boarding services to the same southern New Hampshire customer base as AK9C.

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart: National pet retail giant offering PetsHotel boarding, Doggie Day Camp, grooming, and training at most store locations. Comparable as a much larger incumbent providing overlapping boarding and daycare services, though not at the same specialty training and aquatic fitness depth as AK9C.
• Petco: National pet retailer and services provider offering grooming, training, and in-store vet clinics across hundreds of locations. Comparable to AK9C as a much larger incumbent with overlapping grooming and training services, though without AK9C's facility-rental and competition hosting model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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