Seven Lakes Kennels
347 MacDougall Dr, West End, NC 27376
Overview
Seven Lakes Kennels is an all indoor, climate-controlled boarding and daycare facility in Seven Lakes, NC. They offer boarding, daycare, grooming, and training services with rates starting at $29/night for dogs 1-25 lbs and $25/day for daycare. The facility emphasizes low-stress care with classical music, lavender diffusion, individual attention, and requires Bordetella, Rabies, and Distemper vaccinations.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper
Policies & Details
Care & Play
What Reviews Say
266 reviews analyzedSeven Lakes Kennels is highly regarded for its transformative 'Board and Train' program led by Neil, which receives near-universal acclaim for handling difficult breeds and anxiety. While the vast majority of boarders report a clean facility and happy pets, two severe isolated incidents regarding grooming injury and poor sanitation highlight a need for vigilance. Overall, it is a community favorite known for its professional staff, reasonable pricing, and ability to accommodate last-minute requests.
People love
Staff shoutouts
Worth noting
Permanent physical injury during grooming
“the new groomer hurt my dogs eye by either poking or squeezing her eye so bad that even 2months later it is permanently damaged!”
Neglect/Sanitation failure
“when we picked them up they were covered in their own urine... the urine was not wet it was dried into their coats so it had been there a while”
Belonging management(2 mentions)
“my dog came out with someone else’s dog bed which concerned me if he laid on the wrong one the entire weekend???”
Credit card fees
“Seems a little strange in this day and times to charge for the use of a credit card.”
Top Rated
5.0 stars from 270+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 5.0-star rating across 270 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$29–$33/night
Daycare
$25/day
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