Countryside Kennels
9214 Boyds Turn Rd, Owings, MD 20736
Overview
Countryside Kennels is a family-owned luxury pet boarding, daycare, and grooming facility in Owings, MD serving the Washington D.C., Annapolis, Baltimore, and Southern Maryland areas for over 30 years. They offer dog and cat boarding with three accommodation tiers (Basic, Premium, Executive), dog daycare with temperament testing, professional grooming, and various add-on packages including pool time and play sessions. The facility features a dog bone-shaped in-ground pool, turf play yards, and a separate cat cattery.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Canine Influenza, Lepto (recommended)
Policies & Details
Hours & Billing
Cancellation & Deposits
Care & Play
Safety & Emergency
Extras
What Reviews Say
158 reviews analyzedCountryside Kennels is a highly popular facility praised for its cleanliness and unique amenities like the bone-shaped pool, with many long-term clients traveling significant distances to use their services. However, there is a notable disconnect between the front-desk staff and the handlers, leading to communication breakdowns regarding pet well-being and billing. While most dogs leave happy, several serious reviews highlight concerns regarding the care of senior dogs and the facility's transparency regarding injuries and illness.
People love
Staff shoutouts
Worth noting
Undisclosed injuries
“I took it off at home only to discover a couple puncture marks on his neck. It appeared as if they attempted to cover the marks from a fight... they did not inform me of it.”
Health decline in senior dogs
“We picked up our dog to find she had lost a lot of weight... The dog was blatantly limping. How could they have not noticed this the entire week?”
Disease transmission (Kennel Cough)
“We lost our 4 year old Cane Corso that came home with upper respiratory infection, 12 days after we brought him home.”
Pricing and Hidden Fees(6 mentions)
“They nickel and dime you for 'extras'. If you want you dog to feel loved and not abandoned get ready to shell out some serious money.”
Communication gaps regarding pet status(5 mentions)
“I asked multiple questions and received a lot of 'I don't know' answers. I had to wait about 15 min to get any answers at all.”
Strict personal item policy(3 mentions)
“They didn’t let us leave a blanket or a toy he is fond of insisting it’s a choking hazard.”
Top Rated
4.5 stars from 159+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 159 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$41/night
Daycare
$41/day
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