Michael Lake Kennel
13480 Michael Rd, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1G7
Overview
Michael Lake Kennel is a family-run facility offering boarding and daycare for dogs. It features two dedicated buildings – The Main Kennel for medium/large breeds and The Cedar Village for small breeds – with playgroup-focused socialization, outdoor play areas, and accommodations for raw diets. Requirements include spay/neuter for dogs over 6 months and specific vaccinations.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Bordetella, Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus, Rabies
Breed restrictions: pit bull
What Reviews Say
42 reviews analyzedMichael Lake Kennel is highly regarded for its 'farm-style' environment where dogs receive significant socialization and outdoor playtime, consistently returning home exhausted and happy. While customers praise the fair pricing and caring staff, there are occasional concerns regarding dogs returning home very dirty and one significant complaint regarding staffing ratios and communication lapses. The owner is exceptionally engaged, responding to every review with personal details about the pets.
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Staff shoutouts
Worth noting
Inadequate staffing levels reported
“she said she did not have time to make phone calls because she was the ONLY ONE taking care of TWENTY DOGS!!”
Hygiene/Muddy dogs(3 mentions)
“she was covered in mud, and smelled like an old farm animal, her bedding was also covered in mud.”
Unreturned phone calls
“had to leave a message both times, no one ever called me back.”
Top Rated
4.8 stars from 42+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 42 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$37–$42/night
Daycare
$28/day
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