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Shertom Boarding Kennels

301 N Fawn Ridge Dr, Leander, TX 78641

4.7
63 Google reviews
Staff overnightOutdoor yardPool / water playMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOnline booking

Overview

Shertom Boarding Kennels is a family-owned facility operated by Sheryl McDonald and Tom Peshock since 1993, located on 13 acres in Leander, TX. They offer boarding for dogs and cats, doggie daycare, grooming, and herding training services, with 48 indoor/outdoor runs and individual play yards. The facility features climate-controlled areas, a pond for swimming, and owners live on-site for overnight care.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardreal grass
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

Max capacity: 48 dogs

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo combination, Bordetella (highly recommended but not required)

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:8:30am-7:00pm
Pick-up hours:8:30am-7:00pm
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:14 days notice
Cancellation penalty:Cancel preferably at least 1 to 2 weeks before your dates

Care & Play

Solo play
Daily updates — Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food or house food available (Diamond Naturals for dogs, Purina Cat Chow for cats)

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On site
Emergency vet cost:Owner
Fire safety system

Extras

Multi-dog discount — $35/night second dog, $25/night third dog, $18/night fourth dog in same run
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

59 reviews analyzed

Shertom Boarding Kennels receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (51 of 59 are 5-star) with consistent praise for spacious facilities, dog happiness, and reasonable pricing. The owners Tom and Sheryl are frequently mentioned as friendly and accommodating. However, there are 3 negative reviews (1-star) all targeting Sheryl's conduct at the connected sheep herding operation (Destiny Farm), with allegations of verbal abuse and a dog bite incident during a herding lesson. These negative reviews do not appear to reflect on the boarding services themselves, which are highly recommended by repeat customers.

Dog happiness
5.0
Cleanliness
4.5
Safety
4.5
Facility
4.5
Communication
4.5
Value
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Staff
4.0

People love

Dog happiness/well-being(15)Spacious kennels with outdoor access(12)Trust and reliability(10)Reasonable pricing(5)Owner accommodation/flexibility(5)

Staff shoutouts

Tom(15 mentions)

Worth noting

Dog bite incident at connected Destiny Farm sheep herding

“I go to open it to drive through when I am bitten on the arm at least three times”

Verbal abuse allegations toward owner Sheryl

“she verbally abuses customers & employees. Very passive aggressive cannot control her emotions”

Kennel odor

“The kennel did not smell good”

Top Rated

4.7 stars from 63+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 63 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
4.5/ 5
Amenities8 of 14
Reviews63
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.18

Max capacity

48 dogs

Pricing

Boarding

$40/night

Daycare

$20/day

Contact

Visit Website+1 512-515-5494Get directions to 301 N Fawn Ridge Dr, Leander, TX 78641

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