I have a not so dog friendly, senior bull terrier who is rarely away from me because I have trust issues but I needed to board her somewhere for 2 weeks. I was so nervous but this was the best boarding experience I've had for her in 11 years! The staff is super friendly and did everything to accommodate and make sure she was comfy and they sent me pictures that showed me she was clearly happy and doing just fine. She came back clean and SO tired. They even washed all of her items for me before returning them back. I will definitely be using them again. read more

Awesome place! They take great care of my Penelope. Prices are very reasonable. They don't mind you checking in your pup when you feel like it. read more

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3/30/23 - dropped off a little friend for a mini vacation. Always a pleasure going there. Very friendly customer service. The place is layed out perfectly. I'm always a happy camper and so is my furry little friend when I pick him pack up. Try this place. I'm been going ever since they opened. Class Act. See the photos read more

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Best Kennel Around! Greywood Kennels is an absolute gem! I've brought my dog here several times, and each experience has been fantastic. From the moment we walk through the door, the staff makes both me and my pup feel welcome and cared for. My dog takes time to warm up to people and each staff member has personally taken the time to let my pup get comfortable with them. The facility is spotless and well-organized, with plenty of room for the dogs to play and relax. They take the time to learn about each dog's personality and preferences, which really puts my mind at ease. My dog always comes home happy, tired, and clearly well cared for. What really sets them apart is the staff. They genuinely love what they do, and it shows in how attentive and compassionate they are. They've even sent me updates and photos and videos during longer stays--such a thoughtful touch! If you're looking for a kennel where your dog will be safe, loved, and entertained, I can't recommend Greywood Kennels enough. Whether it be for daycare and boarding, Greywood Kennels is the best I've ever found. read more

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Jasmine loves this place. We bring her here all the time. The staff is amazing and extremely considerate. Always making sure they time jasmines bath so she's smelly good right when we pick her up! They do great with her nails too because she's a terrible sport at it! read more

Closed. I found out the hard way - when I pulled up to drop my dog off for 9 days for a reservation made months in advance, and the place was a ghost town. No notice. read more

It was our first time boarding our dog for a long trip and the staff was very welcoming and nice! I really felt that our Sparky would be in great hands and he was. We'd definitely board our dog here again! Thank you for taking great care of Sparky. read more

Great location in Lakeside. Needed a place to board our German Shepherd and Boston Terrier. The staff were all friendly and our pets warmed up to them by the end of their stay. You can tell the staff really love the animals and make an effort to get to know your pets. They also provide daycare and pet salon services. We will be back. read more

Scam - they were prompt in communication until I started asking detailed questions. There was no way to contact them. The only info I could find was on their website only, no other reviews. read more

I love Greywood Kennels. My wife and I used to board our two corgis at another place that shut down unexpectedly and we were in a panic to find somewhere to board our dogs for a vacation. We stumbled upon Greywood Kennels and have been using them ever since. The staff here is so sweet and I think they truly like our dogs. When we drop them off the staff knows them by name and when we come to pick them up after vacation everyone always comes out to say goodbye to them. In the past we had only boarded them for a few days at a time, 2-3. But we had a long trip planned and they were amazing. My wife called a few times to check on them and they only said nice things about them and told us about how good they were getting along with the other pets and humans there. We also add in a grooming appointment on the day of pick up so they are nice and clean when we get them. In past experiences of dropping off our dogs they seemed hesitant and nervous at other places, when we bring our dogs here they run straight to the back with excitement and that both melts my heart and makes me a little sad that they are so excited to stay here (lol). They also offer to feed the dogs with their own food and give you the option of dry, wet or both. We always use their food (half dry, half wet) and they feed our dogs in the morning and in the evenings. We also have to separate our dogs while eating because one of them gets a little food aggressive and Greywood has never had a problem doing this for us. All in all, when we pick up our dogs they always seem happy and well cared for. Thanks, Greywood! read more

I was so nervous leaving my pup! Had never left him anywhere and hes such a sweet boy but people always judge cause his breed and was worried he would just be kept in the kennel all day cause they'd be scared of him! Buuuut when i picked him up he looked like he had a good time and was all happy! The ladies had great customer service and gave me a good vibe! Also my pup is not neutered and they still accepted him! Thank you for taking care of him! We will be back! read more

Greywood Kennels - Pet Sitting Near Me - Lakeside, California

I've boarded my anxious little terrier mix here three times now and she does great and comes home happy and exhausted! She loves making friends with all the employees and hanging with the little dogs outside. They also trim her nails for me and offer updates any time I want to check up on her while I'm gone. Such a nice affordable boarding alternative to the high-end vet-run kennels. read more

Greywood Kennels - She always comes home sleepy! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Lakeside, California

I found Greywood after visiting several other groomers in the area. At one place I was yelled at because my dog was peeing on the floor. I was so upset I refused to leave my dog. Another place shaved him all the way down leaving red bumps and razor burns. Thank goodness for this place. From the moment I walked in I was made to feel comfortable. The staff greeted my dogs before greeting me. They did an amazing job grooming my dog. On top of that I have a second dog that hates to have her nails done. Sheila does an excellent job dealing with her every time. I won't go anywhere else. read more

It was a great place and a very caring and sweet crew. Ruby was a little timid at first. But, warmed up quickly!! read more

My dogs Stout and Stella love this place, they get excited when we drive into the parking lot, always happy and clean when we pick them up. Looks a lot better recently as the new owners have done a lot of upgrades. There is even a bull on the roof!! How cool is that! Gives Stout his medication/shots without issues at no extra cost, which was harder then one might think to find a kennel willing and able to do this. read more

Greywood Kennels - Pet Sitting Near Me - Lakeside, California

Got a tour of the place a couple weeks ago and I was appalled at how underworked EVERYTHING is. Yes, the prices are lower than most but I would never board my dog or cat here. 1. The kennels look like they were built and repaired by a group of 10 year olds. Fence wires poking out of almost every kennel, the hatches looked horrible, holes in the fences, there was a hole on the floor big enough for a dog to get it's paw stuck in, etc. 2. My cousin's dog contracted severe kennel cough after staying here not long after I took the tour. (They had an active outbreak and they kept accepting dogs?) 3. Where they keep the cats is just sad. Small room in small cages built out of PVC pipes with little ventilation or sunlight. They stay in those cages until they go home. 4. Rat poop in the downstairs area.... 5. In my opinion, out of the 12 yards that I counted, maybe 5 were acceptable yards that I would put my dog in, the rest were just small concrete "yards". 6. The kennel room has a left and right side, dogs who are lucky enough to get placed on the right side of the room have an outside portion of their kennel that has sunlight and a breath of fresh air, if your dog gets put on the left side of the room however, the "outside" portion of their kennel is a small, dank and dark lane with zero ventilation and no sunlight whatsoever. 7. There was A LOT of unnecessary stuff lying around. I felt like I was walking through a hoarder house. 8. I could hear a dog screaming while it was getting its nails trimmed...should be trained on animal behavior as well, I don't think they care/know much about the stress/trauma they induce. That's my main takeaway of the tour. I'm sure the employees love the dogs and they were very welcoming, but the owner should do some MAJOR rebuilding/repairing/organizing to their "facility". I'm not sure how they are able to pass inspections, if any. read more

I am a crazy dog mom when it comes to where I take my dogs. It had been a long time since I took a vacation because I was worried about leaving them. I found this boarding facility online and I was very impressed by their prices and reviews. Both my dogs are rescues and have issues trusting people but I was shocked they did great while they were boarding here at Greywood! The staff is amazing and my dogs were so tired about being here. I am so happy I found a facility to watch my babies while I am out of town. They will definitely be back! Thank you Greywood Kennels! read more

I was so nervous leaving our Petunia and I was scrambling for a place for her and we were so lucky to find this gem of a place. Everyone i asked were either booked or required being spayed, expensive to start with. I was impressed how affordable they are, they were easy to talk to and when i saw their place, they designed it in a way where it felt like home for dogs. It was clean, they have spaces to play, their boarding area did not feel like they were all locked up in a sterile area. The place felt homey and the staff were warm and inviting. For $35 per day, there were no additional fees for taking a picture and updating me when i asked them via text. The owner was very nice to us and was loving to our dog. In the pictures and videos, my petunia was wagging her tail happily and it made me feel secure leaving her in a place where it felt somewhat like home. read more

They seem to genuinely care about our pups. They listened to what we had to say and went the extra mile to help our two be a bit more social with other pups. They seemed well cared for when we picked them up. read more

What a wonderful place! I started taking my elder dog here for daycare about 3 months ago while our home is under construction (hammering sounds like thunder-SCARY!). She had separation anxiety the first week since she is not used to new environments. The staff was super thoughtful and matched her with playmates to hang out with.... they also told me she likes to swim (I had no idea)! Once construction is over, I plan on continuing to take her here for the enrichment-she likes all the attention and new friends. She has been here over 40x's, the pricing is reasonable, and staff is always friendly-even when they are swamped. They provide tours if you want to check the place off before boarding/day care. They have tons of enclosures, staff is constantly cleaning, indoor/outdoor kennels, water/pools/tubs, AC etc. Very happy with Greywood Kennels! read more

Greywood Kennels - Hanging out in the lobby with staff...royal treatment at Greywood Kennels! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Lakeside, California

The first time I came here it was awsome they did a great job on my 2 dogs thought I found the perfect place was even recommending it to my friends but last week I brought my dogs in for a 10:30 appointment didn't get them back until almost 4pm my daughter picked them up for me when she brought them home they shaved off my dogs mushtas me and my daughter told them please don't shave it and also she wrote a note on paper saying not to than I noticed they shaved almost all the hair off my dog and I looked at her chest and she has bald spots! I will never go back here and will be letting my friends no not to go here. I hate to give bad reviews but I'm pissed! read more

I've taken my pup here a handful of times over the last 6 months for boarding and every time is better than the last. They remember who she is every time, every employee I've interacted with has been professional and really sweet. They have a ton of different dog play areas, it's always super clean and has a homey feel. They're pricing makes boarding for several days not something to stress over and I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Great place to board your furry babies! We have boarded our dog and kitten multiple times at Greywood. The staff are all so friendly and very attentive to the animals. The facility is clean and offers ample outside playtime each day for your dog/cat. read more

Excellent facility and staff. I have boarded my black lab with them on many occasions. They are professional, friendly, and really take interest in my dogs needs and comfort. I highly recommend them. read more

We boarded our 2 old little dogs and the whole experience was very smooth. The staff was very knowledgeable and caring. We received multiple updates and pictures, and staff was very responsive. Price is very reasonable. They also did a through job bathing the dogs. I highly recommend them and we'll use them again for boarding and baths. read more

Our 5 month old puppy had a fun overnight boarding here! Sheila and Ray took special care of him as he was at first frightened to leave my side. They take pride in their facility and the care they take of their animals, and the amenities are amazing! You won't be sorry when you contact them for boarding or day care! read more

My husband and I have taken all our fur babies here for several years, our dogs are clean, happy and know the path to the outside areas! Which tells me they are getting their outdoor playtime, it may not be the prettiest kennel but all we care about is the good care of our dogs! read more

Greywood Kennels was a great place to board my cat. The owner was wonderful and all the people that I encountered there were genuinely caring. I could tell that they take very good care of all the animals. Very affordable and awesome customer service. read more

They took excellent care of my dogs. First time I felt like they didn't want to come home with me! I recommend

With extreme pleasure I'd like to share my experience and highly recommend GreyWood Kennels! I had to urgently find a good boarding place for one of my pups, I called around, but only when I spoke with Sheila and her Team I've experienced the feeling of comfort and trust. This was my boy's first experience with boarding, so it was quite frightening for him at the beginning, but the Team did an amazing job taking care of him with love and attention. My Mars was able to spend there 2 weeks ( one week after his surgery) and Sheila and her Team made every effort to give him a great care and keep me informed every single day. Whenever they could they've sent pics and videos of how he is doing that made my heart very happy! This Family business is like no other, you can tell that they take pride in what they do, most of them are pet Parents themselves, so they communicate well with the dogs and their Families ! I felt like they all were able to create a great bond with my pup and me. We are very grateful and looking forward to using their services again ;)) A rare gem ! read more

Just picked up or 7 month old boxer from a 2 night stay and he absolutely loved it and did amazing!! Everyone here are great and super friendly and you can tell they really take care of all the dogs they have!!! Will definitely be taking him back there! Thanks again for everything. read more

Shiela is amazing and so good to the dogs we've left there. Her heart is open to all animals and she is pretty darn good with people too. Can't recommend a better critter care place so if they can't be at home with you , leave them with Greywood! read more

This is the only place I would leave my dog when I'm in need of a kennel. I've tried other kennels but she was not happy when I picked her up. The staff at Greywood is friendly and they are attentive to my dog who has special needs. They give her the extra attention she requires as she is an older dog with health issues. I recommend them any chance I get! read more

This place is amazing! The staff are so friendly and well knowledgeable about doggies. If you're every going on vacation this is the best place in town. read more

The new owners raised prices considerably. They cancelled on us just days before our trip.

Just picked up our Rotty, Meika, from a 5 night stay at Greywood Kennels. This is the first time we have ever left our girl with anyone, let alone a kennel. All is can say is Mary, and the other wonderful ladies at Greywood kennels, are great. The kennel is very clean and the employees were very attentive to our requests. It was obvious Meika was well taken care of...so now she has a new home away from home when we are out of town! Thank you Greywood Kennels. read more

Greywood Kennels - Meika after her stay at Greywood Kennels...she was well cared for!! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Lakeside, California

I have been using this kennel for about 8 months now... The staff is friendly and Emmie, my pit bull, seems to like it but today I had a customer service issue that made me change kennels... They charge $14/night to board animals under a certain weight, 35-40lbs i think, and you bring your dog any time after they open the 1st day and must pick them up by noon the last day... If you put you animal in day play which is bringing them after opening and picking them up before closing and it is $10... Their policy is to charge $14 if the pet is not pick up by noon, why not $10... I understand that there maybe different procedures to caring for a pet in day play as opposed to boarding and it the owner just doesn't show up you assume the pet will be there another night and charge the $14, but if the owner calls and asks to switch to day play and pick the pet up late, why not let them? I go to this kennel at least 2x/month and often board her for a few days at a time... You would think that after talking to the manager they would understand why I feel like I am being robbed since if I physically picked her up and brought her back they would charge the $10, but they wouldn't even hear my side... Just kept repeating "it's our policy!" ... I told her well then I guess I wont be bringing Emmie back she said fine... So I picked her up and the manager didn't even come out to talk to me... I told the employee that the policy makes no sense and because of it I wont be bringing my dog back... Still no manager... It isn't about the money, since I will be paying $11 more per day to change kennels... It is about the fact that I feel robbed to pay $4 more for a service than it normally costs... It is like being punished for boarding the pet... read more

I have been boarding my dogs at Greywood since the 80's. my dogs are always happy here! I even did a long term board when my house was being remodeled. They treated my pups like their own. read more

Boarded our dogs over the weekend. They answered all our questions, gave us an update when we called and checked on the dogs. Also our dogs came home happy, and they didn't smell. We have had experiences at other boarding facilities when our dogs come home smelling horrible. At greywood they came home smelling like their normal selves which tells us they were cared for! read more

I've been taking my baby Koda to Greywood since we rescued him 5 years ago. Super clean and a friendly staff. Koda is very skittish around strangers, however he's very good and in high spirits whenever he stays at Greywood! read more