Elkhound Ranch Kennels

They know their customers and their guests. They also really seem to really care. We have been using Elkhound Ranch for several years now and have had no complaints for any of our visits with them. Love the staff.

Due to recurring scheduled family obligations, I bring my Rottweiler to Elkhound Ranch Kennels regularly. I know she won't be hurt and won't be allowed to accidentally harm other dogs. It is well worth the peace of mind knowing she will enjoy herself playing with dogs her size and be well cared for. If I walked her or took her to the dog park regularly that part might not mean as much to me.

She plays in our a fenced yard. Other kennels may cost less but they don't offer playtime and provide less physical space. I wish Elkhound Ranch had a vet and could accept Synchrony Bank Care Credit. One stop shopping and the ability to charge it does lead me elsewhere periodically. But I come back so my big dog can play. The staff are friendly, professional and sincerely like my dog. The price is reasonable.

I LOVE this place and everyone in it. My pup LOVES them as well. They treat you like family!

Our pup absolutely loves coming here. The staff are very friendly and truly care about our dog. We've utilized them for training, boarding and daycare and never had a complaint.

I'm always confident my dog is being cared for well when I take him to Elkhound Ranch. He seems to enjoy going and is well cared for when I pick him up!

Just got my pup back from the kennels. He stayed 2 nights and the staff was great with him. He's a 2 year old Dutch shepherd/Belgian Malinois and is NOT easy for anyone but me to handle. I was extremely anxious to leave him with anyone (this is the first time he's stayed away from me with anyone other than a Tom Rose certified trainer of working dogs) and the staff handled him with great care. It was a difficult experience for the dog but they made it the best it could be. Thank you!

The staff take care of your family members as if they were their own. The kennel is always clean and smells great! The training is the best in the KC area! Stop looking around and contact them today. Your dogs, cats or any animals are welcome and will love it here!

I have been bringing my dog since he was a few months and he loves it every time. The staff are so friendly, I know he will be taken care of whenever I am out of town. I've even recommended them to all my friends with pets.

We have had a great experience at Elk Hound Ranch. The staff is super friendly and our pup got excellent instruction from Lea the trainer. We will be using Elk Hound Ranch for all our training and boarding needs for a long time. Thanks Elk Hound Ranch!

2 stars because my pup stayed here once and they bathed her and she seemed to have done well there. On the other hand, I have reached out to this kennel MULTIPLE times to schedule a reservation during business hours and they never answer! Yes I leave voicemails MULTIPLE times and my calls are never returned. I even asked them to call me even if they don't have a spot available. It's absolutely unprofessional and I would rather find another kennel or Rover home since everyone is way more reliable than this place.

My pup has the best time and meets new friends at Elkhound Ranch. We call it "The Ranch". I've been a customer for about 7 years now and my pets always have a positive experience.

I've been taking my Springer Spaniel to Elkhound when we vacation or head out for long weekends and they always take such good care of her! There is always a personal connection with the pet and feedback about her stay. They are conveniently located and reasonable in cost. Most importantly, I know she'll be taken good care of every time I bring her in which is such a relief and allows for a stress-free out of town experience. Elkhound is my go-to boarder!

We brought our Golden doodle up for 2 days while we were out of town. Purchased him a suite. When arriving to pick him up the woman at the counter informed me that Emmett seemed to be limping a little due to the gravel in the back. (Keeping in mind that he was outside when I picked him up) I took him home and watched him slowly getting around and whimpering.

I laid him down and looked at his paws to see that he has what was confirmed by our vet to be burns from either chemicals or heat of pavement. (He was leaning more to chemical) When it was brought to their attention they claimed that some dogs have issues with the gravel outside. (Which may be true) We responded with what our vet has informed us and they denied that this was the issue.

My issue with the employees and establishment is that she knowingly allowed my pet to continue on outside with his limping and pain rather than cleaning the area and treating it properly. If it was in fact the gravel that caused the issue then they were completely neglectful and honestly abusive toward my dog during his visit. We asked on the phone if they have any intentions of changing their cleaning products (since it's likely a chemical burn) and she informed that they would not.

They also denied any assistance with vet bill or reimbursement for his visit. Basically they didn't care at all. Save your pet from the pain they will endure after boarding here.

We just recently starting bringing our pups here but we've already brought them here for two separate stays in a months time. They are great with our dogs and they are very kind, caring people! We will be back lots more!

First time I have ever had to board a pet. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. My dogs appeared happy and well taken care of. They were bathed and their nails clipped. I will definitely come back and would recommend them.

Had my two Boxer's stay here a couple of times. The staff seems very friendly and like they take really good care of my two furry children. The only con I have is being able to contact the facility by phone if I have questions. No one ever seems to pick up and you have to leave a message for them to call you back. Other than that, I will definitely be bringing my two pups back.

**NEW OWNERS - WARNING! DO NOT BOARD HERE** I've used Elkhound Ranch in the past and they were wonderful. The owner was responsive, the place was clean, my dog looked forward to visiting. Two years later I bring my 10 month old Great Dane puppy for a two night stay. I could tell immediately it was new owners/management. The place was chaotic, the staff was indifferent.

I gave written and verbal instructions for my dog who needed antibiotic twice a day (it also said that on the bottle) and he had specific food instructions (great dane's are picky eaters). When I got him back he was emaciated, dehydrated, and the amount of pills left was not right. They only gave him the antibiotics once a day. To be that apathetic towards a puppy's health when you're in the business of caring for animals is abhorrent.

He also smelled of urine and feces but was supposed to have had access to an outside area 24/7. These people do not care about your pet, nor your business, apparently. I've tried getting answers from them but they don't answer their phones or return calls.

Update:: Daisy has continued to thrive since her training with Heidi and Kevin! Daisy has grown so much this year, that we decided to get her a little brother! Which was 100% out of the question when we began this journey! As of April of 2020. Heidi and Kevin are no longer training with Elk Hound. But, they can be found on Facebook at More Dog Than Human! 7 months ago we were at a loss for what to do with our reactive 1 year old pitty daisy.

Everything we tried was failing her. So, we decided as a last resort we would try Elkhound's training program. We are So glad we did! Today we took Daisy to the vet and to Starbucks. Lol She was a completely DIFFERENT girl. She followed all of her commands for us and the vets office. My husband and I couldn't be more pleased. We are so thankful! We highly recommend their program! Thank you Elkhound!

My Butters is a 5yo cattle dog mix I adopted a few yrs ago. She's high energy with separation anxiety, and I thought there were certain behaviors that would always remain. Then when I moved near Elkhound and was closing my old house, I saw an opportunity to do the board and train. She has mentally matured soooo much over just several weeks! She also has become very fond of crates as her designated place to unwind.

I was worried about everything that she learned would disappear, so I've continued to use the advice given upon picking her up. *I think that is important for any potential clients to remember! Don't think that your pup will magically continue doing everything they've learned. You have to put in the work afterwards.* I also noticed that the staff form close connections with each dog, and you should always look for a place where every staff member knows your dog by name and personality.

I officially decided this will be our go-to boarding for all of my vacations (unless Butters is going with me). They have a boarding option that includes daily training to keep up the skills. I've already reserved Butters a stay in a month.

Left my 6 month old puppy there for a two week board and train. When I picked him up he had sores all over his legs and paws. When I asked why I was told that they weren't there before and they didn't know what happened. After a visit to the vet it was discovered that there were bacterial and fungal infections. Also, I spend a lot of time training my dog and had made pretty good progress on his basic obedience for a 6 month old.

I was very excited to see the progress he had made during a two week board and train and was shocked to see that he made no progress and in many ways had regressed. So I spent hundreds of dollars and got back a dog with wounds on his body and no progress made on his training. I've been texting the trainer for 5 days to give me a call to discuss all of this and she has not called me back.

Don't not take your pet to this Kennel! My Pup was injuried in their care and management seemed not to care about the welfare of her after I told them about her injuries. They also returned my dog covered in mud (she was groomed and cleaned when I dropped her off) and one of the workers suggested I pay extra to have her bathed at their facility.

It wasn't until I treathened to take legal action is when they decided to care and pay for the vet bills. My dog had to be put under and received 4 staples in her neck to treat the laceration she sustained.

Boarded our boxer and cabapoo here 3 times getting ready to be 4. The staff is always helpful and the dogs definitely are excited to see them.

We decided to board our 60lb mix at Elkhound because they offered a run and outdoor time, and a large dog needs such space. When we dropped Truman off, he was in perfect health. Upon picking him up after just a week, he had an evident tail sprain and eye infection. Vet told us this was likely due to improper care/excessive force, or unsupervised time with other dogs.

Friendly service and close to airport and heading north out of town. Staff was informative and friendly during drop off and pick up. Loved the exit bath (7day stay required). Will use again when we are heading North.

I would not bring my dog back here. This was our first experience. At dropoff they were not welcoming and ushered our dog off before we could say goodbye. I asked to see the kennel and they wouldn't allow me back. they don't allow blankets, toys or bones. These are all things that make my dog feel comfortable and at home. i was told to take it all with me.

I called to check on her and was never called back. I picked her up two days ago and she has been sick and i had to take her to the vet. you can't leave a dog with out any comforts of home! Stay clear of here.

I just picked up my dog and she looked very happy! I heard she played with other dogs all weekend, and I can tell she's super tired from all that play! This place has tons out outdoor space, which really was a huge plus for me. You can put your dog in the day care portion during their stay, and they will be let out with other dogs throughout the day for open playtime.

My dog loves to be outside, and she had plenty of opportunities for that here. Her kennel was an indoor/outdoor, which means she had a private doggie door to go back and forth between and exterior and an inter kennel. Each kennel comes with a soft bed for the dog, and if you forget your food, they have food available at no extra cost. I'm super picky about where I take my dog for boarding, but this place had everything I needed. Definitely will be booking her again for out next trip.

While this place always seems great and our dog comes out clean and fresh, I am a little disappointed on how they cheat the consumer. We could have picked up our dog before 3 pm on Sunday, which is when they would charge you for an extra night. However, they are only open from 4-5 pm on Sunday. That in itself is no issue for me. My problem is that they charge an extra $25 for a night because they chose to open after 3 pm. That is not putting the customer first and very disappointing.

This is by far the best kennel for your pets than you'll find. They also have trainers husband and wife team who is the best and treats the dog with respect and very humanly. I will use no other

I just moved to Belton, Missouri and while I was still in Florida I found Elkhound on the Internet. They are very inexpensive and extremely friendly. We were driving to Missouri from Florida and didn't want to make our cats have to take the 20 hour drive. We flew my 3 cats to Kansas City and the owner picked them up at the airport for me and took care of my babies for 2 days.

I even received a phone call from Sara, the owner, before hand just to see what my babies like to eat. This is a great place to board your pets. I highly recommend Elkhound and will definitely use them again if we need to board our cats or dogs. Thank you Elkhound for taking great care of my babies!

I'm pretty disappointed. I left my cat and dog here for a week while I was away for a business trip. Whenever I got my cat back, she was screaming of terror and her collar was stuck on to her leg and the employees didn't even want to fix that. My dog seemed kinda scared and weird too. When I got home, they were so hungry that both my cat and dog ate triple than what they would.

I don't think they were feed like supposed too. Also my cat case came back with random throw up on it? Ew. Also, my flight came at 4 so I was late one hour after check out and they charged me extra $150. I'm never taking my pets here again, it might be the cheapest around but I rather have my pets in better care next time.

My dog came back scared to death, dirty, and covered in her own pee. She had eaten and peed on her bed multiple times, and this is a full grown, independent-natured dog who is perfectly comfortable being crated on a daily basis, and has no history of destructive behavior. I have never seen my dog so desperate to see me. I can only infer that she was left for very long periods without attention or care and wasn't let out to relieve herself often enough.

She was obviously very distressed and they acted like it was perfectly normal behavior, so I'm not sure how much their employees know about dogs. I also got a glimpse of some of the kennels and they did not look very well maintained. I will not be going back.

Elkhound ranch really went out of their way to work within my schedule and they took great care of my furbaby. I had a death in the family and desperately needed a kennel for a few days in short notice. I used yelp to look up the highest ranking and the rest was history. Thank you all so much for taking care of my baby.

Seymour my dog loved his extended stay. Truly nice people that care about your pets.

I have been taking my 2 large dogs here for 3 years. We've boarded them and also put them in daycare/ group play probably 15 times. We have always had great experiences. The dogs come home happy and exhausted. The prices are very reasonable. They are open for a few hours for Sunday pick-up, which is rare. The family that runs it is very nice and care about their customers.

Their girls always remember my dogs names and are excited to see them come through the door. The mom, who typically runs the front, has actually found ways to decrease my bill without me even asking or complaining or anything - she charged me for a day of group play instead of an extra night of boarding when I came after the pick up time. They've also thrown in free baths and small thank you gifts at the holidays.

They are located next to woods and have lots of room for the dogs in the outdoor play areas and the indoor/outdoor kennels are good sized - I put both my Boxers in the same one and it's fine. I have recommended Elkhound to my friends and convinced my mom to leave her precious corgi here for 2 weeks. She drove over an hour to leave her dog at Elkhound because they would take her on walks in the woods and I told her she could trust them with her dog (who is more like her child).