1. A Pet Boarding Retreat

0

Kalispell, MT

Cancel

Open app

Search

A Pet Boarding Retreat

4.0 (11 reviews)

A Pet Boarding Retreat Photos

More like A Pet Boarding Retreat

Recommended Reviews - A Pet Boarding Retreat

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 2

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

13 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Jeff C.
131
98
11

15 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

14 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

14 years ago

Wonderful service and animal care. There was outdoor play space and the grooming was first rate. Would go again, anytime.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Ask the Community - A Pet Boarding Retreat

Three Dog Ranch - Nala

Three Dog Ranch

(45 reviews)

While visiting the area on a road trip for the UTBS music festival, my husband and I needed a place…read moreto safely board our dogs for the day and overnight. We had never boarded our dogs before, so I was very apprehensive, but after reading several positive reviews, decided to make a reservation with Three Dog Ranch. We have two large great Pyrenees mixes so I requested that they be boarded in their own double bunkhouse. The staff were very kind and attentive and took the time to get to know our dogs and their unique personalities. I was able to enjoy the concert with my husband and when we picked our dogs up the following morning, they seemed happy and healthy. They did not appear distressed, and I am assuming they had a wonderful sleepover full of excitement because they slept hard the next day. Thank you Three Dog Ranch for taking such good care of my fur babies and allowing my husband and I to have a good time at the concert.

This was our first time using Three Dog Ranch, and also our dog's first time boarding. I feel…read morefortunate that he didn't have any injuries or accidents requiring a vet visit for now. I do believe their staff work to keep the dogs safe. However, when we picked up our dog, his whole body still smelled strongly of urine, and parts of him were still not dry. I could even see his paw prints in it. We dropped him off clean, so it's concerning to think he might have been sitting in urine during the days of boarding. Another issue was their internal communication. We arranged via email with Steph to drop off medication that needed to be given the morning after our pickup day (my email was titled "Aug. 11 for our dog"). But when we picked him up, a staff member at the Whitefish location said he read "Aug. 14" on the note and didn't administer the medication. They never called or checked with us to clarify. While these may seem like small details, I had higher expectations before choosing this place. I wouldn't say they neglected the dogs, but there are definitely areas--like communication and cleanliness--that could be improved.

Pawsitively Perfect

Pawsitively Perfect

(13 reviews)

Lynnie has been a gift to me. I am very picky when it comes to grooming Joey. He is a Bichon and…read moreI'm sure is difficult to cut. I've had some terrible experiences with groomers in this area. Lynnie is very accommodating with all my requests and checks back to see if it was the groom I wanted. I can't say enough good things about Lynnie and Pawsitively Perfect.

Unfortunately, our experience with Pawsitively Perfect was extremely disappointing, primarily…read morebecause of the lack of communication and follow-through. We were visiting the area for only a week (all the way from NJ) and wanted to arrange care for our dog so we could spend some time exploring and hiking. We first tried to book online, but were unable to complete the reservation. Rather than giving up, we went directly to the location hoping someone could help us. The employee working there was new and understandably wasn't familiar with the booking procedures. We also happened to meet the owner's husband in the parking lot, but he wasn't able to provide the information we needed either. We were eventually given the manager's business card and told to contact her directly. We called the manager twice with no answer and also sent a text message explaining what we needed. We never received a response--not even a quick message acknowledging our inquiry. That was the most frustrating part of the experience. We completely understand that employees can be new and that owners and managers can be busy. What we don't understand is why, after trying to book online, making the effort to visit the business in person, calling twice, and sending a text, nobody could take a moment to respond. For a pet-care business, communication and reliability are extremely important. If a business is unable to accommodate a customer, a simple "Sorry, we're unable to help" would have been perfectly acceptable. Completely ignoring a potential customer after multiple attempts to reach out is not. Since we were only in the area for a week, we couldn't waste more time waiting for a response and had to find another option. Thankfully, we found a wonderful sitter who was responsive, accommodating, and took excellent care of our dog. We can't comment on the actual quality of their pet care because we were never able to get that far. However, based solely on our experience trying to become a customer, the communication and customer service were very unprofessional and left a very poor impression.

Glacier Bark Kennels

Glacier Bark Kennels

(10 reviews)

I had car trouble so I wasn't able to go home to Shelby to drop my dogs off at their vet/boarding…read morefor the weekend as planned, so it left me scrambling to find a place over here so we could continue our celebration of our daughter's birthday. Well, I called to inquire about availability & they were the only ones with space (maybe this is why) within the area. So I asked if they are able to give insulin like other facilities and she said yes but she's on a backpacking trip and her dad is doing the boarding for the weekend and she doesn't really like when he has to do that so maybe call a different kennel and if you can't find one then call me back ( not professional ) I said I couldn't find any other one with space. So she said well bring it in and show him and by this point she seemed annoyed by my questions and wanted me off the phone when I'm just trying to make sure my older diabetic husky is going to be well cared for (& obviously my youngest as well) I could just tell she was very annoyed but I didn't have a choice if I wanted to save the trip as planned. The more I thought about it though after booking- my feelings got more and more worried and I messaged her and said I'm going to change the plans to next weekend and I just want to cancel. In fact, when I texted I think I will actually go forth with rescheduling my trip because you don't like bothering your dad with any extra steps and it's made me worry too much about Nya, would it be okay to cancel and get a refund? Her response was : Sure!!! Yes I got my refund, but then she informs me she's going on another trip next weekend too so her dad is still running it. Definitely seemed as though she's ensuring I won't try to use her business because giving insulin to a dog who literally doesn't feel it and takes a whole ten seconds to complete is too complicated or inconvenient even when you're being paid $50 a day! My intuition was sending me red sirens and I couldn't ignore that. These are my babies and I feel you should provide assurance to the owners that they are in capable hands rather than rush them off the phone and tell me to only use them if I couldn't go somewhere else as a last resort so her dad doesn't have to deal with it. Take this however: I never used this kennel and Erin (& her dad) may be great, especially with zero "add on" pets, but as a mom you know when something isn't quite right and I feel I made the best decision for my babies.

We boarded a group of five dogs in two kennels. The person that greeted us rushed the dogs back,…read moreone slipped out of her collar and the collar was never put back on. When we picked the dogs up, all five were let out at once, none of them leashed. Utter chaos. On the drive home, the smell was horrible. The three dogs in one kennel, smelled of urine and diarrhea with something matted in their fur. They had to be bathed before allowed in the house. We will definitely not use this place again.

Monica's Pet Grooming & Boarding - Monica's Pet Grooming

Monica's Pet Grooming & Boarding

(2 reviews)

If you want to leave your dog in a clean, safe facility with a very knowledgeable, loving and…read morecaring person, then Monica's is your place! Our little Aussie, Ellie has never come home from an overnight stay as relaxed as she was when we left her for two nights so we could enjoy Glacier National Park. Thank you Monica for obviously giving Ellie the care and love we were hoping for. She even came back to us wanting to interact/play with her plush toy!

Monica's Grooming and Boarding is the absolute best! Paws down!…read more When our vacation took a sudden turn, we quickly needed a place for our dog, Chip. Monica to the rescue! - We could not have been more fortunate to have the most loving, wonderful and beautiful boarding service just up the road from where we stayed in Lakeside Montana. - It's clear that Monica has our many years of love, hard work and care into her business and facilities. She went above and beyond to make sure our dog cared for as if he was one of her own. During Chip's 4-week stay, Monica gave us regular updates and paid special attention to our senior dogs needs. On top of that, she gave him easily the best grooming he's ever had. Chip didn't want to leave he was having such a nice time with Monica and the other dogs! Monica has our full recommendation and five stars is not enough. If you're looking for a home away from home, or a perfect groom for your pet, there's no better spot in Montana. Thanks Monica for your care and for running a compassionate and clean business.

K-9 Camp & Boarding Retreat - K-9 Camp & Boarding Retreat

K-9 Camp & Boarding Retreat

(8 reviews)

I will never board my dogs anywhere else! Two weeks ago my Best Boy passed away from a long fight…read morewith cancer. Needless to say, I was extremely nervous to leave Eva and Agnes ANYWHERE, but we had to go. Wendy and Stacy put my mind completely at ease. They are both loving people who are devoted to all animals. The grounds of K-9 Camp are beautifully kept and clean. It is very obvious that this place is all about caring for dogs. If you want to feel completely comfortable with the quality of care your dogs will receive while you are gone, look no further. They will be loved on and treated with respect by Wendy and Stacie. Vicki Evans

I can't say enough great things about K9 Camp! From the moment we walked in, I felt confident that…read moreour dog was in the best hands. They are highly experienced, professional, attentive, and clearly passionate about caring for animals. They took the time to get to know our pup's personality, preferences, and routines, which made all the difference. The facility is clean, secure, and thoughtfully designed to keep dogs comfortable, safe, and engaged. I loved receiving regular updates and photos -- it gave me such peace of mind while we were away. Our dog came home happy, healthy, and clearly well cared for. In fact, I think he was a little disappointed to leave her new friends! If you're looking for a place that treats your dog like family, this is it. We will absolutely be returning and recommending to everyone we know!

Lost Creek Kennels

Lost Creek Kennels

(11 reviews)

Mixed bag and inconsistency with boarding care. I started taking my cat here in July of 2025…read more Nikki, the new owner is polite, professional, listens to your needs, and treats the animals well. However, on one occasion I felt very uncomfortable with how the other staff member, Ellie, provided a directive that my dog should be trained better and that she herself could provide that training. I found this to be an overstep of boundaries and extremely unacceptable, as my dog was not planning to board there on this occasion. My dog was in the back of my truck on this occasion last summer and had jumped out due to being anxious before being dropped off at a different boarding facility close by that has recently been bought out by the Airport. Just recently, I chose to board both of my animals here at Lost Creek Kennels. I felt part of my detailed and written care instructions were not followed, specifically for my dog who has medications that keep her calm while she stays in new locations and is away from me. I was told that my cat and dog would be provided bonding time together during their stay. To my knowledge, this did not occur. Plus, my pick up time was sooner than the date expected due to travel plan changes. I always feel very rushed and disregarded whenever the staff member Ellie is working upon my drop offs for my cat. This time on the drop off 02/20/2026 was probably the worst yet. It was like she wouldn't even listen to my instructions. Things needed to be done "her way." My pets only stayed two nights. I sent a text message I was planning to collect my animals by 7:30pm on 02/22/26. The response I received was that it was preferred I be there prior to 7:30pm, as that was the time staff member Ellie planned to lock up and leave for the night. I questioned the pick up policy of the facility, given I was told Sundays the pick up slot is from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Why would the staff not be compassionate or even a bit lenient had I been past 7:30pm given travel circumstances, even for an earlier pick up time? For the record, I arrived to the facility shortly before 7:00pm. I was shocked to discover the demeanor of my cat upon my greeting was not normal, as she cowered and would not come to me, which is unusual given even one day out my presence, her immediate response is to seek affection. My dog also did not receive her proper PRN medications, as the same amount that was brought to the facility upon drop off was still the same amount in her pill containers. I held onto my payment check, and will be following up with the owner regarding the negligences noted and reasonable suspicion, plus confirmed med count for my dog's PRN medication, that the other staff, did not provide adequate care for the boarding of both of my pets. We went to PBR Kennels with Linda and Kat for years. I miss them and wish the airport had not bought them out for the property as of February 1sr, 2026, as we never had any issues when my animals stayed there. As soon as I got my pets home, I fed them both. They both were very hungry and eager for my attention once settled. Never again will my animals be boarded at Lost Creek Kennels. Steer clear.

Kind of weird vibes, but our dog came back in one piece and didn't look too distressed so I guess…read morethat's good. You get what you pay for, I suppose!! Communication was a little rough and the ladies inside were nice but disorganized. Would maybe book here again if we're in a pinch?? Unsure.

A Pet Boarding Retreat - petboarding - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...