Southern Pine Kennels
4895 Osteen Rd, Blackshear, GA 31516
Overview
Southern Pine Kennels is a dog training and boarding facility located on 85 acres of family farmland in Blackshear, Georgia. Operated by retired Federal Law Enforcement Agent Kevin Erdmier and trainer Ryan Erdmier, the facility offers climate-controlled boarding starting at $35/day, along with obedience training programs ranging from basic to elite levels, and specialized retriever/hunting training.
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What Reviews Say
37 reviews analyzedSouthern Pine Kennels enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews (35 of 37 are 5-star) with customers praising excellent training results, clean facilities, and the caring family-run atmosphere. Staff members Kevin and Ryan receive consistent commendation for their professionalism and communication, including photo/video updates. One serious complaint alleges puppies returned with parasites and health issues, which the owner disputed. Despite this, the vast majority of customers are highly satisfied and many are repeat clients who have sent multiple dogs for training over years.
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Puppies returned with parasites (hookworms), weight loss, and bleeding - required veterinary treatment
“Both came back with parasites, hookworms, and bleeding. I had both dogs at the vet less than a day after picking them up from the kennels. Vet immediately thought we had picked them up from the side of the road, as they were so malnourished, skinny, dehydrated and sick.”
Potty training effectiveness
“we paid him an extra $1000 to potty train the dogs, which they are not, on top of the training cost. Both dogs have, several times, used the bathroom inside the house even after we continued the instruction we were given”
Top Rated
4.8 stars from 40+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 40 reviews.
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Boarding
$35/night
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