The Dog Ranch
Trans-Canada Hwy, Evansburg, AB T0E 0T0
Overview
The Dog Ranch is a 23-room facility in Evansburg, Alberta, offering boarding and daycare services. It features groomed trails, fenced play areas, and climate-controlled rooms with outdoor runs. Dogs are walked three times daily, and flea prevention is required. Vaccination records are mandatory for boarding.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella (kennel cough)
What Reviews Say
76 reviews analyzedThe Dog Ranch is highly polarized, with the vast majority of clients praising the owners' deep compassion, frequent trail walks, and life-saving assistance during local wildfire evacuations. However, a small cluster of severe negative reviews alleges catastrophic safety failures, including a fatal escape and a serious injury to a service animal. While most dogs return 'exhausted and happy,' the facility's dual role as a rescue operation has also led to conflict regarding the unauthorized pickup of local farm dogs.
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Worth noting
Fatal incident involving a dog escaping and being killed
“Last week would have been my companions 4th birthday. Unfortunately he didn’t make it much past 2 as his last visit to the Dog Ranch was fatal.”
Severe injury and alleged neglect of a service animal
“My family dog got HORRENDOUSLY injured and traumatized... injuries consistent with neglect and possible fight as well as other abuses.”
Controversial 'rescue' practices/unauthorized pickup of dogs
“My dog was stolen from beside his farm that he was working. She pulled over and put him in her vehicle because she thought he had been 'dumped'.”
Medication administration issues
“Upon arrival, was told they could never give medication three times per day as they would have to either wake up early or stay up late.”
Fleas
“we found fleas on her the day she came home.”
Top Rated
4.6 stars from 75+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 75 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$29–$41/night
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