Shady Lane Boarding Kennel
1050 Bruce County Rd 86, Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0
Overview
Shady Lane Boarding Kennel is a family-owned facility operated by Samuel and Judy Hewitt in Lucknow, Ontario. It features 32 heated and air-conditioned dog kennels, each with its own 20-foot outdoor run with pea stone base. They offer dog boarding starting at $24/night, cat boarding starting at $13/night, and grooming services. Pets must be current on vaccinations including bordetella, and puppies must be 12 weeks old with complete vaccinations.
Amenities & Policies
Max capacity: 32 dogs
Required vaccinations: Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Distemper, Adenovirus, Rabies, Bordetella, FVRCP
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What Reviews Say
25 reviews analyzedShady Lane Boarding Kennel is generally highly regarded for its affordability, cleanliness, and the calm demeanor of dogs upon pickup. Many customers appreciate the transparent 'open door' policy regarding the kennel area and the climate-controlled facilities. However, a small number of recent reviews raise serious concerns regarding unresponsive booking communication and a specific instance of neglect regarding feeding schedules and hygiene.
People love
Worth noting
Neglect of basic care (feeding/hygiene)
“Specifically said to feed 3 times a day , was only fed twice a day... everything including him was covered in pee... Water dish wasn't present in his crate.”
Ghosting/Lack of communication
“I called and called left messages... NO RESPONSE! FOR WEEKS INTO MONTHS!”
Communication/Responsiveness(2 mentions)
“I called and called leaving messages I needed my dog boarded. NO RESPONSE!”
Odor/Sanitation(2 mentions)
“Kennels were cool on this hot day but had a terribly pungent dog odour.”
At a Glance
Max capacity
32 dogs
Min puppy age
3 months
Pricing
Boarding
$24–$66/night
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