Evolutionary K9
8586 Appalachian Hwy, Mineral Bluff, GA 30559
Overview
Evolutionary K9 is a family-owned dog boarding and daycare facility in Mineral Bluff, GA serving the North Georgia mountain region. They provide overnight boarding ($40-95/night) and daycare ($30-90/day) in a climate-controlled, licensed facility with 24/7 on-site staff. Additional services include grooming (bubble bath, nail trims) and training. Current vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella) and a first-day acclimation fee are required.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella
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What Reviews Say
69 reviews analyzedEvolutionary K9 receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (83% 5-star) with customers praising the exceptional care, knowledgeable staff led by Billy, clean facility, and happy dogs that don't want to leave. The primary negative theme involves the no-tour policy, which generated 4 negative reviews citing concerns about transparency and staff attitude—though the owner professionally responded to each. This appears to be a well-established, trusted facility with strong repeat customer loyalty, though prospective customers uncomfortable with restricted facility access may want to consider alternatives.
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Worth noting
No facility tours allowed - multiple negative reviews cite inability to see where dogs stay
“They do not do tours at all... The man's attitude and lack of customer service left us very uneasy”
Dogs kept in cages - concern raised about space for large dogs
“We were also told they stay in cages. We have large dogs and it breaks my heart that they would not have room to move around.”
Dog behavior incident at pickup - dog snapped at employee
“When we arrived to pick our boy up, he snapped at one of the employees and they had a tough time catching Murphy.”
No tours policy(4 mentions)
“I asked to visit the facility and my request was met with such a rudeness and a terrible attitude”
Staff attitude during tour requests(3 mentions)
“The staff person wouldn't allow us to see where they keep the animals”
Cage/confinement concerns
“We were also told they stay in cages. We have large dogs and it breaks my heart that they would not have room to move around.”
Top Rated
4.6 stars from 69+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 69 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$40–$95/night
Daycare
$30–$90/day
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