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Big Times Kennel

10650 Clyo Rd, Dayton, OH 45458

4.8
91 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Big Times Kennel is a family-owned pet boarding and training facility in Dayton, Ohio offering dog boarding at $40/night and daycare at $23/day. The facility features climate-controlled suites with 11 hours of daily outdoor access, on-site owners, and comprehensive training programs including obedience and agility classes. They accommodate cats, senior dogs, and dogs requiring medication with special diet support.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardreal grass
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies3+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: DHLPP, Bordetella, Rabies, FVRCP, Feline Leukemia

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7:30 am
Pick-up hours:9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Checkout time:12pm
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation penalty:Charged for entire stay if returned early

Care & Play

Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food or house food available
Raw diet accommodated

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

87 reviews analyzed

Big Times Kennel receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with 80 of 87 reviews being 5-star. Customers praise the caring, knowledgeable staff (especially John and Maureen), clean facility, fair pricing, and genuine love for animals. Multiple reviewers mention they've been using the kennel for years and recommend it highly. Two negative reviews cite hygiene concerns (dogs returning with odors) and one mentions a dog being traumatized by lack of interaction, but these are outliers. The owners respond professionally to all reviews, including negative ones, typically within 1-2 days. This is a highly trusted, family-run facility with an excellent reputation in the Dayton area.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.8
Communication
4.7
Value
4.7
Facility
4.6
Safety
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Cleanliness
4.4

People love

Long-term loyal customers (years/16 years)(15)Dogs happy and excited to return(12)Clean, well-organized facility(8)Staff/owners genuinely love animals(10)Reasonable/fair pricing(6)Flexible with reservation changes(3)

Staff shoutouts

John(25 mentions)Maureen(15 mentions)Tina(2 mentions)Gina

Worth noting

Dog returned with lip sore/abrasion not noted at drop-off

โ€œI wasn't informed about the sore he ended up with on his lip that I didn't notice till he got in the car either and that was not there when he went either he was in tip top shape when I took him.โ€

Dogs returned smelling of urine and feces, required house retraining

โ€œDogs came back smelling of urine and feces and dogs had to be house trained.โ€

Dog traumatized from lack of human contact during week-long stay

โ€œHe had no human contact for a week, they were afraid of him... he was traumatized when we picked him up, it was awful.โ€

Dog returned with strong odor/hygiene issues(2 mentions)

โ€œGetting him back as soon as I got him he smelled horrific and once I got home I had to bath him. My car and my father in laws car smelled for a week after I got him back.โ€

Lack of personalized attention to dogs

โ€œThey didn't even say 'hi' to my dog, they pulled his collar off, slipped their leash on him, and pretty much dragged him back to his kennel... they threw it on the ground, he had no human contact for a weekโ€

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone42 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 91+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 91 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.6/ 5
Amenities10 of 14
Reviews91
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.42

Min puppy age

3 months

Pricing

Boarding

$40/night

Daycare

$23/day

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