I took my Labrador here for grooming and when I picked him up I was in shock. He looked like he had lost a couple of pounds because they were able to get the dead hair off of him. I'm not sure that my dog has ever smelled this amazing and his nails are simply perfect! The salon was immaculate, smelled clean (not air freshener clean, you know the difference), and the team was very communicative. Everyone was incredibly welcoming to a Mom that has not ever done this before and may be a bit of a worrier. I can honestly say that my boy will not ever go anywhere else! The peace of mind and reasonable prices were invaluable. Thank you so much Belquest Grooming, you are very appreciated! read more

I've used Belquest a couple of times for boarding my pug and this time boarded both my pug and pomeranian for two nights. No real issues with boarding, they seem to come back happy and everyone seems nice. My issue was that I agreed to them both being given a bath prior to pickup, which was heavily pushed (I suppose as a way to offset the "second dog boarded for half price" discount). They were given a bath and a nail trim before pickup and as soon as I got in the car, I noticed that my pug was bleeding everywhere -- two nails were cut WAY too short and bled for over an hour. We had to wrap her foot, as it wouldn't stop on it's own. I understand that these things happen on occasion, but no one bothered to mention it to me and I find it hard to believe that that amount of blood wasn't noticed. If they were in a hurry or the dog was too excited, I would have preferred that they forgo the nail trim altogether, as I never even asked for it. So, would recommend for boarding -- not so much for grooming (or nail trimming, at least). read more

Belquest Conclusion - The bleeding that happened just on the 10 minute drive home - Pet Training Near Me - Boyds, Maryland

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I just started using Belquest recently after seeing they have a $10 Thursday special to trim the nails on my 8 month German Shepherd puppy. Unlike the other groomers in town I could come right over and we were seen immediately. A few weeks later later my pup's right ear had still not come up so Kristin was willing to help me apply a moleskin brace to prop up the ear. It's still in and I am confident that when it falls out she will be as beautiful as she was meant to be. Thank you Kristin for being so understanding and helpful. read more

I really enjoy this place and the way they treat me and my dogs. Great staff would especially recommend Aleasha the groomer and Morgan and Tabby for boarders. read more

My two boxers love going to Belquest! Our stays have varied from weekend visits to some lasting over a week. Every time Rosie and Kegger go they get so excited they run up to the front office. It's always nice to see that the staff remembers them by name and greet is with big smiles and hugs. One of my dogs is a super picky eater, but they work their magic and get him to eat! Both also have a lot of energy and the staff makes sure they get enough exercise and playtime. I always have peace of mind that they are taken care of and spoiled (like they should be!) while we are gone. Both came out wearing these super cute bandanas after the bath the last time we were there! read more

Belquest Conclusion - My dogs after their bath at Belquest! - Pet Training Near Me - Boyds, Maryland

I brought in my two pups today and love what Aleasha did with them. Their grooms looked so cute and smelled so good. I highly recommend Aleasha and the place in all. read more

So sorry we took our dog here to get his hair cut! We've been going there for a couple of years with no problem with him getting his claws trimmed. And we've had his hair cut there before with no problem. Well last March, our dog was traumatized by a woman there. Ever since then, he's been very afraid of me. And I realized that I must sound like the woman who cut his hair! As soon as I say anything to him, he turns from me in fear! One time he got on my husband's lap, and when I pet him, he started shaking profusely with his tail in between his legs. Something happened to him there with a woman! Don't know what but will not send him there again! read more

This place is dangerous. Do not take your dogs here. My dog is at risk of losing her eye now, and the kennel employees don't seem to know what happened to her. This is the second time she has come home with an injury. read more

Belquest Conclusion - My dog's injuries as a result of the care received at the Belquest Kennel. - Pet Training Near Me - Boyds, Maryland

I have been taking my Pekingnese to this kennel for years and everything went well until the last 6 months. I had 2 stays in the last 6 months and in both cases my dog was injured and required emergency medical care after I picked her up. In the first case the vet said it was a puncture wound and I thought it was just an accident. The second time her injuries were much worse. The photos posted here show it. The medical expenses for both instances have come to almost $800 but that's not the issue. The issue is that no one seems to have any explanation for these injuries that my dog has suffered. It is Belquest kennels job to keep the animals safe and well cared for 24 hours a day. read more

Belquest Conclusion - My dog required $339 in emergency medical care after being at this kennel. They don't know how this happened. - Pet Training Near Me - Boyds, Maryland

Went for a tour , wasn't impressed and when they wouldn't even show us around that makes me wonder what they're hiding. A lot of dogs outside unattended read more

Belquest Conclusion - Pet Training Near Me - Boyds, Maryland

Horrible experience. Our dog came back with a bleeding cut on her back the first time she stayed at this kennel and the second time with an injured eye. We've paid hundreds in vet bills. I'm surprised she was still alive after being in their care. Even more surprising is that this place is still in business. UPDATE: I posted the picture of my injured dog on Facebook, and it ended up being shared thousands of times. Belquest's ex-employees started messaging me with horror stories about this place. One ex-employee told me that a family insisted that their two dogs be kept in separate crates, and Belquest did not obey their request. The larger dog ended up killing the smaller one while in their "care." Another employee told me that they often charge people for walks and other amenities that the dogs NEVER get. Bottom line: the people who run this business are abusive, neglectful, thieves. read more

Happy dog means good boarding to me! We used them for over a year for my last pup and she was always jumping out of the car and running for their door. Came back happy and well cared for. WE're dropping off our new pup there shortly and feel very comfortable doing so. read more

This is a glorified puppy farm. We were shown unhealthy dogs and received terrible customer service. The dog we eventually brought home has been diagnosed with dysplasia and will need surgery. This is a hereditary condition and developed almost immediately after we brought her home. read more

This is a wonderful place for your furry family members. The staff are all friendly and knowledgeable. I feel very comfortable leaving my pets in their care. I highly recommend Belquest for boarding and grooming. The groomer is a perfectionist and always strives to make me happy . read more

My dog just turned 14 and this was her first grooming, Kristen was so sweet and gentle with her and did an outstanding job. Thank you Kristen, Macie looks and feels great, we'll be back! read more

We have had excellent experiences with grooming (even with a difficult large dog they did an excellent job and were so caring.). Clean and bright boarding area, our dogs love it. We have also purchased two dogs from Belquest, both are amazing companions and very healthy and happy additions to our family. Fantastic, I can't recommend them enough. read more

Horrible expereince! We boarded our male golden retriever here a few years back. He was given back to us soaking wet with puncture wounds on his head and face. No one would talk to us at the kennel about the state of our dog. Tried to get them to pay the resulting vet bill. Again, no response. Very sad situation. read more

Avoid purchasing a puppy from this breeder. Ours was diagnoised at 9 months with fragmented coronoid process - a genetic form of elbow dysplasia - in both elbows. Vicky was extremely dismissive of our situation. Through email she has blamed us (which I contradicted with the testimony of two separate orthopedic specialists and a vet who all said it was genetic) and then God. Go to a breeder with a health guarantee. The best will have it. Also, you should search "5000 Dead Dog", its a heartbreaking story of another family's experience with Belquest. read more

I love bring my dogs for boarding! The staff are friendly and remember my dogs names, and my dogs run right up to them. I used to be nervous leaving my dogs at a kennel, but my fears were washed away when I saw how my dogs were treated with love and care. 10/10 will come again :) read more

We have been boarding our 2 dogs (Jack Russell Terrier and Havanese) at Belquest Kennels for about a year and a half now. We highly recommend this kennel! The staff is very friendly to both the dogs and to us. Since our dogs share one kennel, they are bathed before we pick them up. The groomers do a great job! We travel frequently so we need a safe, healthy, and reliable kennel to board our dogs. We are very glad we found Belquest Kennels. It's a great place to board our beloved pets! read more

I am always at ease when I drop my dogs for boarding here. They are always very happy and well taken care of at Belquest. I am so content with their grooming services as well I dont mind to drive 30mins just for grooming. They do a wonderful job. Friendly staff ! read more

We have been taking our dog there for a year now and couldn't be happier. They know him and us by name when we come. They take good care of our dog and when we pick him up he is bathed and groomed well (you do pay for that but it's worth it!) nothing better than a clean dog after being with others for an extended time. They have great hours and easy to accommodate our needs. I find the prices comparable to others but it's easier to get our dog in last minute if needed compared to others. read more

16 yrs ago we moved to MD. I walked into Belquest without an appointment and asked for a tour as I needed a place to board my elderly Beagle for two wks while we moved. I was given a tour of the entire building. I've had bad experiences with other boarding kennels so I wanted to make sure my dog would be safe and sound. 16 yrs later I can tell you that my Standard Poodle and two Havanese love going to "Camp Belquest" I have NEVER had problem in all these years. There was one Groomer that I didn't care for but she didn't last long. I can't help wondering if many of these nasty posts are from disgruntled ex employees? If my dog had been in need of major vet. care after a visit to a kennel and looked like the photos posted on this site I would certainly be settling this in a court of law and not on the internet. It's always so easy to bash others on the internet. Sounds like sour grapes to me. Someone's got it in for this business. Over the years I've recommended Belquest to several neighbors and no one has never complained about the way their dogs have been treated. Before anyone asks I'm not related to the owners and heard about the nasty posts from a neighbor who was checking it out before making an appointment to board their dog. read more

Belquest was recommended to me for a labrador puppy. I visited the kennel to pick out our puppy and was given first choice. The owner, Vicky, couldn't even be bother to get out of her chair to show me the dogs. When I returned 2 weeks later to take the puppy home, I was told that the owner had picked out my choice. She was on 'vacation' and couldn't be reached. I had travelled by train for 3 hours and my children were expecting a puppy that night I was told I had picked out the runt of the litter. So fine, no big deal, we didn't a large lab anyway. Well he's six months old and barely 40 pounds and his coat is wirey. He doesn't even look like a labrador. Dont' buy a puppy from Vicky. read more

DON'T GO HERE!!! EVER!!! HIGHLY UNPROFESSIONAL OWNER!!! Normally would not take any time to do reviews unless it was a completely wonderful experience or horrifying. This was the latter.. Just trying to help others. While the location is pretty and the one groomer is good. NOT WORTH THE LONG DRIVE OUT TO IT. I used them for years really never actually dealt with owner. Just front desk people who were nice and pleasant enough, I thought. Until today. Running slightly late just slightly. Not an hour or two just around 15 min. Traffic to go out there is always such a pain. One lane road in Damascus and Mt Airy. Doesn't matter what time of day there is always backups even when you leave in plenty of time. I have been a loyal customer for a many years. Always schlepping my dog out there for a long drive in ALWAYS backup traffic. NEVER AGAIN hell no. I was running slightly late and I called to notify them. The husband to the owner says sure how long? He said fine see you then told him didn't want to get charged for another full day he said ok. I get there and the other owner the woman starts to YELL saying she was charging me for the entire day and tell me how hard her weekend was and how hard it was to groom my dog. NOT MY PROBLEM. Stop complaining just do your job!! No reason to literally YELL AT ME. I'm a sweet person. Very loyal and always when I have a good experience refer everyone I know to help a small business I respect. NEVER AGAIN!!! I will either use Rover or someplace closer. To yell at a loyal customer because of whatever bad morning they were having and not understand the ramifications of that....loosing business? ug!! If she didn't agree its one thing and actually ok but its a complete another level to yell at someone you want business from. TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL AND NOT WORTH THE VERY LONG DRIVE IN ALWAYS SOME SORT OF NASTY TRAFFIC ON ONE LANE ROAD. On top of that she was complaining about grooming around his paws and I think she might have actually hurt him!! Taking him to the vet today because he has been limping since I got him home from there. Totally uncalled for behavior by a business to a very good loyal customer. Unprofessional. read more

I have heard horror stories about this kennel, but one of my good friends bought a puppy from her and said the place was nice so I boarded my intact(not neutered) Labrador retriever there anyway. I specifically ask that no chemicals be used on the kennel he stay in and that he have a rubber mat in his kennel to lay on. This is because his testicles are sensitive and will often have irritation from chemicals and prolonged laying down on concrete. Not only was that obviously disregarded because he returned home with red, irritated, hairless testicles( his coat color is black, so his skin is dark. His skin only turns red when horribly irritated) he also had bordatella! He had all of his vaccines, so my vet said it would only be caused by over crowded, poorly sanitized kennels. Belquest refused to take responsibility for it. They totally denied it all and said they had no sick dogs. If one dog has bordatella all the dogs have it. read more

Our recent experience with Belquest Kennels was devastating. Our Belquest Kennels puppy died of congenital renal dysplasia at the age of 23 weeks. No refunds. Please visit www.5000dollardeaddog.com if you would like to read the entire, well documented story. read more

TERRIBLE! If you love your animals and care about their well-being, do NOT take them to this kennel!

I love bringing my lab to Belquest for doggie daycare. She has many friends both canine and human and she is always happy to go. She runs right from the car to the front door so someone can let her in. When I board her, I never feel that I have to worry about her well being. I don't view this any differently than a child daycare and there is always the possibility that she may come home with a few nip marks on her. Again not any different than one child biting another. When she gets filthy dirty during the day, the groomers do a great job of getting her cleaned up before we pick her up. I love that she is well taken care of and treated as family. read more

I have used their training facility many times, also had my dogs groomed there recently and they looked wonderful!!

Vicky and her staff are not only knowledgeable. But, they do great work and treat the animals exquisite. I have boarded my pets at Belquest for years and have always been VERY happy with the care and concerns for my pets. Very happy with grooming too! The Cattery is FANTASTIC!! read more