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Kennelwood Pet Resort

2216 Mason Ln, Manchester, MO 63021

4.8
683 Google reviews
Photo updatesStaff overnightOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Kennelwood Pet Resort is a family-owned pet care facility founded in 1974, offering 24/7 boarding in various suite options (villa, suite, or studio), dog daycare at seven off-leash locations, professional training programs, and award-winning grooming services. They emphasize safety as their number one priority with 24-hour staff presence, climate-controlled facilities, and a safety committee, serving the St. Louis area with multiple locations across Missouri and Illinois.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamPhoto updates
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
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: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza (strongly encouraged)

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

641 reviews analyzed

Kennelwood Pet Resort enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with a 4.8+ average rating. Customers consistently praise the caring staff, excellent grooming results, and effective training programs. Many reviewers are long-term customers (5-20+ years) who appreciate the individualized attention their pets receive. The few negative reviews cite pricing concerns, occasional staff friendliness issues at certain locations, and isolated incidents involving grooming quality or boarding care. Owner responses are prompt, professional, and personalized. The facility excels at handling anxious and senior pets, with strong communication including daily picture updates.

Dog happiness
4.8
Staff
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Communication
4.5
Safety
4.3
Drop-off / pickup
4.3
Facility
4.2
Value
3.5

People love

Staff kindness and caring(150)Dog happiness/excitement to visit(80)Great grooming results(120)Excellent training program(60)Good communication/pictures during stays(50)Senior/special needs pet care(25)

Staff shoutouts

Angel(28 mentions)Audra(20 mentions)Christine/Christina(22 mentions)Greg(18 mentions)Matt(15 mentions)Cindy(10 mentions)Diane(9 mentions)Jo(6 mentions)Lexie/Lexi(5 mentions)

Worth noting

Former employee allegations of animal mistreatment - banging on kennels, mold in salon, neglectful care

โ€œThe manager's sister also bangs on kennels of dogs that annoy her too much with their barking, and so does at least one of their dog trainers. Hitting/banging on a kennel door of a scared or reactive dog is not an appropriate way to kennel train an animal.โ€

Dog contracted kennel cough after boarding

โ€œmy 5 month old puppy came home with kennel cough.โ€

Severe underfeeding during boarding - dog fed only 1 cup in 34 hours

โ€œthey had only fed him 1 cup total in 34 hours. Not nearly enough for a 95 lb dog.โ€

Breed discrimination allegations

โ€œthey could not board my dog because she 'looked like she could be a pit mix'.โ€

Racism allegations against manager

โ€œThe manager kelly at the mason lane location is very rude and racist and doesnt do a good job at all.โ€

Dog injured/inability to walk after grooming

โ€œmy dog walked in and could not walk out and still can't walkโ€

Pricing increases(4 mentions)

โ€œA bath & shed ex used to be $70, now it is $83. Same with boarding; before covid it was $65-$70 per day, now the same services are $100.โ€

Unfriendly staff at certain locations/times(3 mentions)

โ€œI like the smaller Mason Lane, just not the unfriendly staff.โ€

Inconsistent grooming quality(3 mentions)

โ€œOur dog's hair was uneven, she had a tick above her left eye and she was very anxious whenever I picked her up.โ€

Communication issues(3 mentions)

โ€œCustomer Service is going downhill. The individuals working at this location are fine but management is not customer friendly.โ€

Owner replies to 78% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone95 repeat customers

IBPSA Member

Industry Association

Verified member of IBPSA
International pet services standards

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Top Rated

4.8 stars from 683+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 683 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.3/ 5
Amenities11 of 14
Reviews683
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.95

Pricing

Daycare

$25/day

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