Hope Lock Kennels

There were so many that it was hard to count, but they keep about 30 dogs in a small room together in individual crates. They claim to take them on walks 3 times a day, but it seems that is merely when they take them outside to go to the bathroom. When we were there around 5 PM, all of the dogs were inside. I asked why they weren’t in the outside runs and they said that they thought it was going to rain earlier. Okay… so when it didn’t rain and it was sunny skies, you still decided not to take them out to the runs? A lot of the dogs seemed stressed and uncomfortable and I didn’t want to leave my pets in that type of situation. The owner, Missy, was also very rude in person. She is good at selling herself and the kennel on the phone, but not as kind once she realizes that she might not be getting your money. There are a lot of very good kennels that are even less costly in the area and I suggest that you look elsewhere.

Yeah no. Left my 2 dogs there 3 times. First two times were ok but one of my dogs always came back thin and grumpy. The third time we realized that we’re never coming back. The owner told me that they had trouble handling him and that he «nipped» at the handlers and her three times. She clarified that he didn’t bite them per se, just nipped at them. The owner was acting like if my dog was a rabid monster and she basically told me to not come back. My dogs are the friendliest dogs you could ever meet and they have stayed at multiple kennels and never before had a problem. Moreover, my two dogs always stay together whatever kennel they stay at because they are inseparable. But here, nooooo, that’s not possible. The problem here is the owner’s attitude. We have a friend that also told us that her dog was treated terribly there and that she would never go back again! No wonder. I rarely write negative reviews but when they treat your dogs or kids like crap, you better believe I’m going to warn other people about it.

Decent training but TERRIBLE customer service. Dropped a class due to health reasons and relieved a scathing email from the owner/​lead trainer who tried to cash my check even after I sent an email the night of the class saying I couldn’t proceed and not to do so. Final line of the email from the trainer «I feel sorry for your dog». I don’t care how upset you are at a customer for anything they did (I apparently underpaid the prorated amount of the class by $ 2.60 which I have since sent the check in for and cost her a bank fee for cashing a check I told her not to cash), you don’t call them cowardly or underhanded. Just my opinion.

I recently kenneled my 9 month old Mini Goldendoodle, Cooper, at Hope Lock Kennels during our vacation. The team at Hope Lock Kennels did a fantastic job of caring for my pet.
I have kenneled dogs in the past and they always come home stressed and full of anxiety.
Not this time! Cooper came home well rested, and ready to get back into the swing of our household.
It only speaks to the great care he received while he was vacationing at Hope Lock Kennels. He received great personal interaction all week with all the staff members and it was reflective in his demeanor coming home.
Big Kudos to Missy and her staff at Hope Lock Kennels!

What else can I say about Hope Lock Kennels training class except that THEY ARE AMAZING! I have a treeing walker coonhound (an extremely active and difficult breed to train) and in 10 minutes she was sitting and heeling (walking nicely on a leash). She was always jumping on people when they would approach and in 40 minutes she was sitting nicely while being pet and scratched. This was the first class! I can’t wait until next Monday!

Best place to leave your dog! They are loving, caring and walk your dog daily… farm setting so it’s not just concrete runs. My dog was a pain in the butt and had separation anxiety and was very difficult for them, but they were so patient and dealt with him… hopefully, they will take him back next year! This was our second year using Hope Lock Kennels! Highly recommend to anyone with dogs!