Delmarva K9 LLC
4534 Timmons Rd, Pittsville, MD 21850
Overview
Delmarva K9 LLC is a 30-year-old dog training and boarding facility in Pittsville, MD offering dog boarding ($30-65/night), obedience training, police dog training, protection training, and bed bug detection services. They require Rabies, Distemper, and Bordatella vaccinations at least 2 weeks prior to boarding and provide outdoor playtime for boarders.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordatella
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What Reviews Say
202 reviews analyzedDelmarva K9 LLC receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (85%+ 5-star ratings) with customers praising the friendly staff, effective training programs, clean facilities, and fair pricing. However, a significant cluster of 1-star reviews (approximately 7 reviews) describes serious disease outbreaks (Canine Coronavirus, pneumonia) that caused multiple dogs to become severely ill, with at least two fatalities reported. Several reviewers allege the facility failed to disclose that other dogs were sick, and that the owners blocked concerned customers on social media. These serious safety concerns represent a notable red flag despite the majority positive experience.
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Disease outbreak - multiple dogs contracted Canine Coronavirus, pneumonia, and other serious illnesses while boarded
“Our dog contracted Canine Corona Virus and mycoplasma pneumonia while at this kennel and was hospitalized. He died 6 weeks later after turning septic.”
Dog injuries during boarding/training - sprained paws, abrasions, swelling
“When we picker her up immediately noticed she was having problems walking... After her exam the doctor noted several sprained front paw, abrasions to the two rear paws.”
Facility hygiene issues - mice nibbling on pet food/treats
“I also attached pictures of her injuries, and photos of her food, treat, and medication bags that had been nibbled on by mice.”
Blocking customers on social media who raise concerns
“Shortly after speaking with the female owner I was blocked from their Facebook page.”
Dogs getting sick after boarding - multiple reports of serious illness(7 mentions)
“We noticed she was very lethargic and not eating or drinking. We took her to the vet... Ultimately she was diagnoses with intussusception and needed emergency surgery.”
Communication failures - lack of updates, unreturned calls(3 mentions)
“I was told by the office my boy was doing great... When I picked him up... said my boy was anxious and had a rough week and they moved him to a different area without notifying me. I reached out to the owner and he never returned my calls or messages.”
Training not meeting expectations(3 mentions)
“Almost $2k later and my dog still barks incessantly and pulls on the leash like a wild beast.”
Booking/administrative issues(2 mentions)
“I had to call at least 5 different times to get someone to give me a firm start date.”
Top Rated
4.5 stars from 203+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 203 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$30–$65/night
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