Shady Oaks Boarding Kennel
38 Bailey Ln, Tiger, GA 30576
Overview
Shady Oaks Boarding Kennel is a family-owned dog boarding and daycare facility established in 2001, located in Tiger, Georgia in the North Georgia mountains. They offer dog boarding at $32/day, doggie day camp at $25/day, spa bathing services, and on-site dog training through Mountain Manners. The facility features climate-controlled kennels, separate areas for small and large dogs, grassy outdoor yards, 24/7 staff supervision, and requires core vaccinations including Rabies, Bordetella, and DHPP.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Bordetella, DHPP, DHLPP
Breed restrictions: Wolf hybrids, Anatolian shepherds, Cane Corso, Japanese tosa, Argentina dojo, Mastiffs, Unneutered pit and bully breeds
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What Reviews Say
68 reviews analyzedShady Oaks Boarding Kennel enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with 85% 5-star ratings. Dogs clearly love the facility, often running excitedly to the door, and owners praise the friendly, caring staff and clean, spacious grounds. However, there are significant red flags including a dog escape incident and multiple grooming complaints where customers felt the owner was defensive or dismissive. The owner responds professionally to all reviews but occasionally comes across as argumentative in defending against negative feedback. Best suited for well-adjusted, non-flight-risk dogs; those with anxious or escape-prone pets should look elsewhere.
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Dog escaped from facility within 10 minutes of arrival
“My dog got out within 10 minutes of being at their facility.”
Grooming quality issues - dogs came back with unsatisfactory cuts
“This was our very first visit... I requested a teddy bear cut, she (Candice) agreed and this is what I came home to...”
Owner told upset customer to 'get over it' regarding grooming complaint
“with messages telling me to 'get over it' when asking for a partial refund”
Grooming quality and customer service(3 mentions)
“I have never experienced such a horrible dog grooming experience! After 4.5 hours, my beautiful long haired Yorkie came out to me with less than 2 inches of jagged hair all over her body.”
Customer service rudeness(2 mentions)
“The owner was there instead and she was the worst person I met there who don't even know how to greet their customers or write an email back.”
Business hours inconvenience(2 mentions)
“They have this weird time of lunch hours from 12pm-3.30pm. So if you can't pick up your dog by noon, you have to either wait until 3.30pm or go back next day.”
Top Rated
4.6 stars from 69+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 69 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$32/night
Daycare
$25/day
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