Oroville facilities
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Hightest Kennels

1021 Lower Honcut Rd, Oroville, CA 95966

4.6
80 Google reviews
Outdoor yardPool / water playMedication adminTrainingClimate controlled

Overview

Hightest Kennels is a 35+ year old family-owned Labrador Retriever breeding and training facility in Oroville, CA offering boarding with optional exercise and training programs. They provide boarding options including exercise, obedience refresher, pond walks, and bird work on their 80-acre property with ponds. While primarily a breeding and high-performance gun dog training facility, they accommodate boarding dogs in climate-controlled individual runs with daily exercise.

Amenities & Policies

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

Required vaccinations: DHPP or DA2P, RABIES, BORDETELLA, LEPTOSPIROSIS, CANINE INFLUENZA, HEARTWORM PREVENTATIVE, FLEA PREVENTATIVE, MICROCHIP

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

79 reviews analyzed

Hightest Kennels is highly regarded as a premier facility for Labrador breeding, boarding, and specialized gun dog training, with numerous reviewers praising its 'immaculate' and 'hospital-grade' cleanliness. Customers report dramatic behavioral improvements in high-energy dogs and appreciate the professional, family-owned atmosphere. While there are isolated complaints regarding front-desk interactions and training program dismissals, the overwhelming sentiment is one of deep trust and long-term loyalty.

Cleanliness
5.0
Safety
5.0
Facility
5.0
Dog happiness
4.9
Drop-off / pickup
4.8
Staff
4.7
Value
4.5
Communication
4.2

People love

Exceptional Cleanliness(8)Gun Dog/Hunting Training(12)Behavioral Transformation(6)

Staff shoutouts

Teal(2 mentions)BriannaJennaZackKai

Worth noting

Front desk/Scheduling friction(2 mentions)

“The women made a point that all their clients just drop off their dogs... I was astounded by how rude and down right awful I was treated!”

Training dismissal/Refund issues

“4 days later after the 3rd payment I had received a call saying that my dog did not want to retrieve any more and I need to come pick him up.”

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsprofessional tone11 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 80+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 80 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.6/ 5
Review score
4.8/ 5
Amenities5 of 14
Reviews80
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.11

Pricing

Boarding

$50–$65/night

Contact

Visit Website+1 530-742-3647Get directions to 1021 Lower Honcut Rd, Oroville, CA 95966

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