Sell Your Dog Kennel in the US

Used dog kennels in the US typically sell for $40 to $240. Outdoor kennels are weather-exposed, so timber condition and roof integrity decide whether one is worth moving.

What dog kennels are worth in the US

Condition	Typical	What it means
New with Tags	$242	Unused, tags or seals intact
Like New	$206	Barely used, no visible wear
Good	$157	Light signs of use, complete and working
Fair	$109	Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part
For Parts	$61	Not working or incomplete, sold as seen

Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.

What lifts the price

Sound, treated timber with no rot
Raised floors keeping the base dry

What pulls it down

Perished roofing felt
Untreated timber that has weathered badly

Selling a dog kennel in the US

Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.

Two practical things shape a US sale. Shipping is priced by dimensional weight as well as actual weight, so a light bulky item can cost far more to send than a heavy small one — measure the box before you quote. And meeting in person is common enough that many police departments now run designated safe-exchange areas in their car parks.

Demand rises through the spring cleaning season and again around college move-in in August, when furniture and small appliances move fastest.

Working out what yours is worth

Press the base timbers for soft rot
Measure the internal dimensions

Getting it ready

Inspect the roof felt for splits and confirm the roof overhangs the entrance enough to keep rain out.
Clean it out and check for rot around the doorway, which weathers fastest.

Photograph

The interior through the door, showing the floor
The roof and how far it overhangs the entrance

Put in the description

Whether the floor is raised, and whether the roof lifts or hinges for cleaning
Honest condition of the base, felt and doorway

Size and construction: “Large Wooden Dog Kennel, Apex Roof, Raised Floor”. Buyers size by their dog, so give internal dimensions. Insulated and apex-roof are both genuine searches, and a removable roof for cleaning is worth saying.

Sells from spring through early autumn, with very little demand in midwinter. A sound treated kennel listed in April or May moves within a fortnight.

It costs nothing to list

There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the $242 a buyer pays is the $242 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.

Where in the US

The United States is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United States with their own page for dog kennels.

Common questions

Where can I sell a dog kennel in the US?

List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.

What size dog does it suit?

Give the internal dimensions and let the owner judge. A dog should be able to stand and turn comfortably, and only they know their dog’s measurements.

How do I check for rot?

Press firmly on the base timbers and around the door frame. Anything soft means the wood has gone.

Does it need treating?

A coat of animal-safe preservative before selling improves both appearance and price for very little outlay.

More: how to sell a dog kennel, what dog kennels are worth, or Pet Supplies across the United States.