Trusted Dog Boarding, grooming, and dog daycare serving central Oklahoma
Where Wide-Open Country Comfort Meets Personalized Care.
Serving Goldsby • Washington • Norman • Purcell • Lexington • Noble • Blanchard • Newcastle • Wayne • Dibble • Lindsay • Moore • Oklahoma City
Backroads Boarding proudly serves families throughout Central Oklahoma, offering safe, spacious, and comfortable dog boarding, doggy daycare, and dog & cat grooming just minutes from Norman, Goldsby, and Washington.
Welcome to Backroads Boarding
At Backroads Boarding, your pet isn’t just another reservation — they're family. Located in Goldsby, just minutes from Norman, OK, our custom-built facility sits on a peaceful acreage designed to help dogs feel calm, comfortable, and right at home.
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Every part of our boarding, daycare, and grooming facility was built by our family. From custom built kennels to the covered turf play areas, it was all created with safety, comfort, and cleanliness in mind. We live on the property, we care deeply, and we are fully hands-on with your pets from the moment they arrive.
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We proudly serve pet owners from:
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Goldsby, OK
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Washington, OK
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Norman, OK
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Moore, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Purcell, OK
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Lexington, OK
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Noble, OK
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Blanchard, OK
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Newcastle, OK
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Wayne, OK
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Dibble, OK
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Lindsay, OK
This is boarding with integrity, intention, and heart.
Our Services
A calm, clean, custom-designed boarding experience with personalized attention and room to play.
Structured play, socialization, exercise, and enrichment — perfect for busy families or energetic dogs.
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Full-service grooming for both dogs and cats. Gentle care, breed cuts, and coat maintenance.
The Backroads Boarding App
A faster, easier way to book your dog’s stay.
Life gets busy — that’s why we’ve made scheduling simple. The Backroads Boarding App gives you instant access to everything you need for boarding, daycare, and grooming.
Everything in One Place:
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Book boarding, daycare, and grooming instantly
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View availability in real time
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Upload and manage vaccine records
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Receive appointment reminders and updates
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Manage multiple pets in one profile
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Streamline check-in and communication
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Why Families Trust Backroads Boarding
Safe. Clean. Purpose-Built. Family-Run.
Backroads Boarding is rooted in agriculture, built on family values, and designed for the safety and well-being of every pet who stays with us. The Bates family brings a level of experience and expertise to the boarding industry.
What Sets Us Apart:
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Custom-built kennels welded onsite
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Climate-controlled indoor comfort
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Multi-acre country setting
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Owners live on the property for added safety
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Dedicated “Anxiety Room” for dogs who need extra calm
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High standard of cleanliness
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Faith-led, family-owned business
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Generational livestock-handling experience
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Groomers for both dogs and cats
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Our goal is simple: make every pet feel safe, loved, and cared for.
Convenient Location With Easy I-35 Access
Whether you’re hauling the family down to Texas, commuting into Oklahoma City for work, or dropping your dog off before an OU football game in Norman — Backroads Boarding is just minutes off I-35.
Our facility sits in the Washington/Goldsby area with simple in-and-out access, making drop-off and pick-up quick and stress-free for:
• Daily commuters
• Military families
• Weekend travelers
• Holiday trips
• Road trips south or north
Because convenience matters — for your schedule and for your dog.
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Our Sister Brand: Red Dirt K9s
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In addition to running Backroads Boarding, Jim and Kimila also own Red Dirt K9s — one of Oklahoma’s most trusted family breeders specializing in Miniature Poodles, Toy Poodles, and Standard Poodles. Their puppies are known for being healthy, well-socialized, and temperamentally sound, thanks to intentional breeding practices and hands-on early development.
Families who bring home a Red Dirt K9s puppy often continue their pet-care journey with us for boarding, doggy daycare, and grooming. Since we’re deeply familiar with poodle and doodle grooming needs, our team provides customized care for these breeds from puppyhood through adulthood.
Meet Your pet Care Team
Jim & Kimila Bates Owners & Operators
Faith-led, agriculture-rooted, and hands-on with every pet who stays with them.
Shelby Bates
Manager & Lead Groomer
A lifetime of raising and showing animals - never caught without clippers in her hand. Grew up grooming her family’s 150-head herd of sheep. Calm, patient, detail-oriented.
Teanna Kays
Groomer
Accepts dogs and cats for grooming. Skilled with sensitive animals and offers gentle, experienced care.
Your pets are cared for by a family with generations of animal experience.
Located in Washington, OK & Serving Central Oklahoma Communities
Whether you’re traveling for work, heading out of town for the holidays, or simply need a trustworthy place for your dog during the day, Backroads Boarding provides dependable care for all breeds and sizes.
Our facility is proudly located in the Washington / Goldsby area and trusted by pet owners across Central Oklahoma, including:​
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Goldsby, OK
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Washington, OK
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Norman, OK
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Moore, OK
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Purcell, OK
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Lexington, OK
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Noble, OK
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Blanchard, OK
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Newcastle, OK
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Wayne, OK
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Dibble, OK
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Lindsay, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK​
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From overnight boarding to daycare and grooming, families across these communities choose Backroads Boarding because they want clean facilities, custom-built kennels, and compassionate, hands-on care.
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Our commitment is simple:
Provide exceptional care — the same way we’d want our own animals to be treated..
A Facility Built with Purpose
Our boarding and grooming building was custom-built on our families farm — welded kennels, handcrafted details, and a professional-grade layout created with one mission in mind: Make every pet feel safe, loved, and at ease.
We even designed a dedicated anxiety room with soft lighting and calming music for dogs who need additional support during boarding or grooming.
This is what sets us apart — a facility built from the ground up by people who truly love animals.
Book Your Pet’s Stay Today
Whether you need boarding for holidays, weekends,
or last-minute travel, we’re here to help.
Spots fill quickly for holiday and summer seasons — reserve early.
Hours:
​Monday - Friday
7AM - 12PM & 2PM - 6PM
Closed from 12PM-2PM
for nap time.
Saturday
9AM - 12PM
Sunday
9AM - 12PM​