I have boarded two dogs with his kennel on several occasions. Mr. Durham is a one-of-a-kind…read moreProfessional in the handling of dogs. My pets gravitated to him. He has a wonderful demeanor and ability to make your pet pets comfortable in their new surroundings. Reasonable pricing also. I would absolutely recommend him for boarding and training.

Durham Kennels is a top of the line training and boarding facility. The business is located in a…read morebeautiful and peaceful setting for the dogs. Mr. Durham is very experienced, professional, so friendly, and loves his work. He did a great job training our dog. We learned so very much about the handling of our dog.

I booked here last month so i could go to see the ark encounter. My dog Cosmo had a great time, and…read morethey were great with updates and pictures. I would highly recommend " the grinning goat" Randall met me in the drive when i dropped off and was very friendly and professional. Would definitely use again if I was ever in the area.

Our experience with Consummate Canine is unrivaled. Our dog was trained at Lisa's home with her…read morefamily present. The training results are incredible. Our Golden Retriever is now hearing commands and following them without hesitation. A major improvement. We were concerned about sending our dog out for 10 days but can assure you he lived with Lisa's family, got love and affection and is clearly loved by our dog. Lisa is the best, works with you and your dog and delivers results. Her follow up visit is fabulous and helped us to understand the training and process to keep the training working. You won't go wrong with Lisa

Lisa is an absolute genius! We did the board and train with her and our puppy came home much more…read morewell behaved. I highly recommend her services!

Are you looking for a welcoming place for your pup? Dogtopia would be a good option for you!…read more We had our little (she's actually HUGE) baby stay at Dogtopia for 8 days while we were on vacation. Prior to any daycare or overnight stays, the staff does require a meet & greet. This costs $30 I believe and is used as a reference for your dog's friendliness, social skills, and overall behavior. They use this assessment to see which room to place them in. Each room has a camera set up for you to keep a close eye on your pup. I love this as you can get a true idea of if they like Dogtopia and also for your own peace of mind. The staff has always been friendly and our girl is always so happy to see them. The location is also perfect for us as we live near the mall. However, the location also poses a challenge as there is very little outdoor area for dogs to play and do their business. I say this because our girl did #2 inside, which she never does. My main issue with Dogtopia is the price. It seems to be $10 - $20 (or more) above other boarding places in Lexington. It poses questions as other boarding facilities offer more space and more amenities. I also think there should be a tad more transparency on what your pup goes through during overnight stays. What time are they put in their kennels, when are they let out, etc.

Writing this review while a bit upset. We are from S. Carolina and decided to go to Lexington to…read moreattend Keeneland Racetrack. We own a 14.5 lb. Shih-Tzu, and we had to do something with her while we went to the track. I found Dogtopia on the internet and it sounded ideal for keeping her for the day. I set a time for a meet and greet which was scheduled the day of boarding. We arrived and filled out paperwork. We noticed a large room with maybe 30 dogs of all different breeds and sizes. We were told this was not normal as they usually separate large and small dogs. Anyway, they asked us to sit for a few minutes while they judged how our dog would fit in. We were informed our dog failed their test and they would not be able to keep her. We were told our dog actually bit (nipped) the employee and did not interact well with the other dogs. Our Shih-Tzu does suffer from anxiety, and she does get aggressive when frightened. In that environment, there is no doubt she would be scared. I don't doubt anything the employee said but we told him she was crate trained and I noticed two small dogs in crates. It blows my mind while they didn't keep her in the crate for the 6-7 hours they kept her. Needless to say, we did not get to Keeneland and headed back to South Carolina a day early. We did not get a chance to comment on the care at Dogtopia. Please be aware if you decide to use their services, there is a Pass/Fail test as part of the meet and greet. In addition, we used the services of a doggie daycare in Myrtle Beach, SC when our dog was several months old. What we observed at Dogtopia did not measure up to the standards of the Myrtle Beach facility.

I take my dog to Uptown for both grooming and boarding. It is on the pricier side, but that is…read moretotally worth it for the peace of mind I have while he is staying there. The staff are so kind and flexible with travel changes (if you need to pick up earlier or stay an extra night) which is really helpful when flying. They have a great pre-check feature where you can give a lot of detail on your dog's stay. I typically send toys that I don't mind losing just as a precaution, but they've never lost anything I've sent with my dog and everything comes back neatly packed in his bag. I don't worry about my baby at all while he is at Uptown.

Our Dog Sustained a Partial Toe Amputation While Boarding Here…read more We entrusted our rescue dog, Birdie, to Uptown Hounds while we attended a family reunion. Birdie is a one-year-old Beagle, Chihuahua, and Terrier mix who weighs approximately 15 pounds. We researched boarding facilities, read reviews, and selected Uptown Hounds because we expected her to receive appropriate care. When we picked Birdie up, we noticed that she was unusually subdued and was limping. We also observed that part of a middle toe on her front paw appeared to be missing. We initially did not know whether the injury involved only the toenail or more of the toe. We contacted our veterinarian and arranged for Birdie to be examined. Our veterinarian diagnosed Birdie with a partial amputation of the toe, including the loss of part of the underlying bone. This diagnosis was documented in her veterinary records. The injury was more serious than a broken or missing nail. When my husband contacted Uptown Hounds, we were told that staff did not know what had happened. We were also told that the person in charge was not present that day and would contact us. At the time of this review, we have not received an explanation of how the injury occurred or when it was first noticed. We cannot determine from the information currently available when or how Birdie sustained the injury. However, she was returned to us with a significant paw injury, and we were not informed of it before pickup. We believe a facility caring for a dog should promptly identify, document, and communicate a serious injury and provide the owner with relevant information about any veterinary care. Since returning home, Birdie has also behaved differently from usual. She has been quieter and more withdrawn than she was before boarding, and she has not shown her normal level of playfulness, confidence, or affection. We cannot say with certainty what caused these behavioral changes, but they began after her return and have been concerning to us. We understand that accidents can happen when animals are in someone else's care. Our concern is the combination of Birdie's significant injury, the lack of information provided at pickup, and the absence of an explanation so far. Birdie is a rescue dog who had become a happy, trusting, and secure member of our family. Seeing her injured and behaving differently has been heartbreaking. We trusted Uptown Hounds to provide attentive care and to communicate with us if a serious problem occurred. Instead, we brought home a dog who required veterinary treatment and whose injury had not been explained to us. We are sharing our experience so other pet owners can ask questions about injury reporting, supervision, emergency procedures, and communication before deciding whether to use this facility. We are still seeking answers about what happened to Birdie and when. As of Tuesday afternoon, the manager or anyone affiliated with this facility has not called us to give us some answers or check on our little girl.

Where do I begin? I cannot say enough good things about your business. You are so much more than…read morejust a boarding facility. Your caring and attentiveness to our animals was phenomenal (and we have some pretty needy pups lol). Your updates with photos and videos helped us to relax while we were on vacation, and by the looks of it they had their own puppy staycation. We were a bit concerned for a second, while they were having their pool time, play time and occasional strolls through the trees we weren't sure if they would ever want to leave the Bark of the town dog spa You have a true passion/love for animals, this is clear. For this we truly appreciate you, what you do and for loving our four legged fur babies. To sum up, I wanted to give a bad review because I feel like I found a gold mine and I don't want to share...but others need to know you're there so they can feel relief when they leave their animals. Thank you again. YOU ARE AMAZING!! P.S. After swimming in (what prob felt like an Olympic size pool to our Kimber) my husband said this is what she's been reduced to!! lol Time for us to upgrade lol

From the owner: We are a small boarding kennel in a country setting with owners onsite. We offer a safe, happy,…read moreFear Free certified environment for your canine partner with care designed around you and your canines specific needs. We have indoor/outdoor kennels with an indoor play area for inclement weather and outdoor play yards as well as walking trails and a small outdoor dog pool. Dogs are taken out for potty breaks every 2-3 hours starting at 6am until 10pm. Enrichment activities are included and onsite they are not extra fees. Individual and group enrichment classes are offered, contact us for more details.

We are currently traveling in our RV. And due to the extreme heat, we do not want to leave our dogs…read morealone in the RV or take them to the distilleries. Bluegrass pet chalet was a lifesaver. They are near most of the distilleries, so it's convenient to drop them off and start the Bourbon tours. While driving there, I was impressed how beautiful the scenery was around all the horse ranches. I really felt everything was very bougie. Everybody was super nice at bluegrass Pet, Shelly t our dogs were excited, the second day we took them , our dogs couldn't wait to ditch us. Took them three separate days , in the week we were here. I highly recommend them. You can also do a tour we did not if our dogs are excited to hit the front door. We know that they're safe and having a good time.

We have a 6yr male mix and a 1yr female mix. They stayed recently a Friday through Monday in a VIP…read moresuite. I was nervous leaving someplace new for the 1st time, but I left reassured. At check in, feeding times, medications, toys, any behaviors were discussed and written down. I said the bath wasn't necessary due to our older dog not liking water. The groomer said she'd try. I was surprised to find out she had no issues with baths or nails. We were sent pictures daily and they were having such fun. Little notes were included too. We will be using them again.

My dogs have stayed here three times and I've had great experiences every time. My dogs love to run…read moreand seeing their facilities and the space they have always makes me feel at ease when I drop them off. The new manager Alivia is amazing. She took excellent care of my babies.

My dog stays there at least 10 or 12 times a year and everything is always A-OK! He loves to rip…read moreand run with the other dogs in the countryside setting. Their Facebook and TikTok pages give you a good idea of that setting. The owner and staff are all dog-loving people and take appropriate care of their guest. **I'd not trust a review from a person who complains about the Department of Food Stamps in Nicholasville not helping them fast enough, and then also brags about upgrading their diamond ring for a fourth time.** But I'm just a country boy with a normal dog (that loves to stay at Pet Companions Country Inn)!!

We absolutely love Wildcat Country Dog retreat. They go above and beyond to make the dog owners…read morefeel good about leaving their fur babies behind. The daily pics and updates are fantastic. Puts your mind at ease and knowing they are being taken care of. Highly recommend

I promised my wife to keep this short and to the point. Do your research on these places before…read moremaking a final decision to board your loved one at this place. We don't recommend this place and we will never board our dogs here ever again. There are better kennels than this place!

I rarely ever leave a review but I had to, to warn other customers of my recent experience…read more I have been boarding my dogs for a couple years now at Keshlyn Kennel and they have always been super amazing at taking care of my 2 small dogs until recently. I tried to board my dogs for 5 days in August 2025 and was told that they are no longer boarding dogs 12 years and older. This policy isn't located anywhere on their website. I honestly feel and believe that they are discriminating against myself and my dogs because they recently stayed for 2 weeks in July 2025 with no issues other than having to put padding on the walls due one of my dogs being blind. I have spent literally thousands of dollars here and have been a loyal respectful customer for years. BEWARE IF YOU ARE TRYING TO ESTABLISH CARE FOR YOUR DOGS WHILE OUT OF TOWN DO NOT USE THEM. THEY MAKE THEIR OWN RULES AND POLICIES AND THEY ARE DIFFERENT FOR EVERY CUSTOMER/DOG.

Oh wow! I am already excited about leaving my cat here. Look at the star review on this place!…read more So I am looking to move my crazy kitten, Wilde, soon to be a cat and he is still non neutered. There are limited amount of places who will take a non neutered male and I am so glad that this place is one of them. Their boarding process is easy as a new client. Fill out some forms and have your pet's medical records on your phone or documented. CON: THEY DO NOT ALLOW FOR EXTENDED STAYS. I want to leave my pile of fur and claws there for a month, visiting every two weeks and the representative stated that "The best you could do is leave him for two weeks and then take him for two days and then bring him back for another two weeks." Suggestion: I wish they would allow vets to fax over or email over pet medical records. I went to actually check this place out today in person and it seems like there is a lot going on. It definitely feels like it is in a rural part of Lexington, if that makes sense. I do not like the back roads I have to take to get here. Tates Creek also bisects the road to this location, but it is down like two lanes (one coming and one going).