Elkins Kennels

Thank you Elkin Kennels! We have had our dogs boarded here for 10+ years and the service has been great. Tracy/​Carlos groom them and do a good job with a difficult breed to cut. The other staff are friendly and really seem to enjoy their jobs. I’m not sure what the writer below is talking about — it seem like RR must be thinking about another place as I’ve never seen the issues he refers to (we board 3 – 4 time a year and have grooming done 6 – 7 times a year). The kennels have been there since Kuykendahl and Spring-​Cypress were two lane roads so they must be doing something right…

I’ve used this kennel a few times and in all cases I was treated well. Dogs were a bit apprehensive but never any real concerns until today. Didn’t even make it out of the parking lot when I noticed ticks crawling on him. thought it might be just one — they took him in and removed them — and again heading to the door more were noticeable. They gave him a tick bath and advised they got them all. Got home and found several lodged between his toes and more on his head. I’m not sure how many there were in total — but needless to say — 1 to many. Sadly — I’d seen one on him before and let it go — but today indicates a much larger problem that I can’t overlook. We won’t be returning to Elkin.
It was too hard on my dog and I spent an entire night cleaning and do preventative care to avoid a major infestation in my apartment home. Headed to the vet incurring another expense to take another look to make sure they are all gone.

We’ve boarded and groomed our hound dog, Copper, several times with Elkin Kennels.
The staff is always exceptionally friendly and our 4-​legged furry child comes home as healthy and happy as he was when we left him in their care.
They offer options such as play time and climate controlled environments for the pampered pooches of the world (yes, ours is one of them… he doesn’t do «heat» or «cold»). Bring your pup’s favorite treats and they’ll make sure they have all the comforts of home to keep them happy while you’re away!
The pricing here is very competitive, they are conveniently located, and they do an outstanding job. Our family LOVES Elkin Kennels!
On a side note, with a recent urgent medical situation and being referred to Texas Children’s Hospital, we knew we were suddenly going to be a fair distance away from home for a few days. We called Elkin Kennels on the way home from the physician’s office mere minutes before they were to close for the day. Not only did they offer to wait for us to get there with the pup to drop him off, but were holding the door open for us when we arrived, took Copper straight back, and got us quickly on the way. We were able to focus where we needed to over the coming days knowing our pooch was in great hands.
A thoroughly great experience from a company with a heart!