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The Ranch at Bonny Oaks

7112 Bonny Oaks Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421

4.5
117 Google reviews
Staff overnightOutdoor yardPool / water playSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

The Ranch at Bonny Oaks is a family-owned dog boarding and daycare facility in Chattanooga, TN, operating since 1978. They offer boarding, daycare, grooming, and a splash pad for dogs, with services for both dogs and cats. The facility features indoor/outdoor runs, group play divided by size and energy level, and requires vaccinations (Bordetella, DHPP, Rabies) plus a temperament test for daycare.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardreal grass
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies3+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication adminExtra fee
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Bordetella, DHLPP/DAPP, Rabies

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-10am
Pick-up hours:4pm-6pm
Billing method:Per night

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 9 months for daycare; unaltered dogs allowed for boarding but prohibited from playgroups

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount β€” Second dog same run: $77/night (standard) or $82/night (x-large)
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

117 reviews analyzed

The Ranch at Bonny Oaks enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with 90%+ 5-star ratings. Customers praise the caring staff, clean facility, and happy dogs who love returning. However, several serious red flags emerge: dog injury incidents not properly disclosed, multiple kennel cough reports, dehydration cases, and neglect concerns about dogs not being let out. Communication during boarding stays is a recurring complaint, with owners reporting lack of proactive updates. Grooming quality is mixed. The owner responds to every review professionally within 1 day. Despite some concerning negative reviews about safety and care, the majority of customers are highly satisfied repeat visitors who consider the facility their dog's 'second home.'

Staff
4.8
Dog happiness
4.7
Facility
4.2
Cleanliness
4.0
Drop-off / pickup
4.0
Communication
3.5
Value
3.5
Safety
3.0

People love

Staff kindness and genuine care for dogs(45)Dogs love coming here/excited to return(35)Clean, well-maintained facility(20)Great for socialization/playtime(18)Excellent grooming services(15)Responsive to medical emergencies(3)

Staff shoutouts

Amanda(4 mentions)Melanie(3 mentions)David(3 mentions)KaitlinLauren

Worth noting

Dog bite/injury incident not properly handled or disclosed to owner

β€œMy dog was bitten by another dog while boarding... She was not given medical treatment, and is now fighting a nasty infection in her wound.”

Kennel cough outbreaks reported by multiple customers

β€œEvery time we pick them up they always seem to cough/hack and get diagnosed with kennel cough.”

Dehydration and medical issues after boarding

β€œShe was dehydrated and develop UTI... my dog was so weak.”

Dogs not let out/neglected during boarding

β€œI don't think he was let out at all... He was obviously in alot of discomfort.”

Missed meals due to poor documentation/shift changes

β€œShe missed two meals... just that they forgot to give it to her because of their swing shift and poor documentation.”

Communication gaps during boarding stays(4 mentions)

β€œWe had to go out of our way to call and ask about how our dogs were doing, we received no pictures, updates, or anything regarding our dogs while we were gone.”

Grooming quality inconsistency(5 mentions)

β€œHair cut wasn't exactly what I asked for... it was closer to a shave than a cut.”

Price increases(3 mentions)

β€œThey've increased daycare 2-3 times and boarding 2-3 times over the course of the last 1.5yrs quite a bit.”

Phone responsiveness(2 mentions)

β€œI have called and called for days and the people never answer the phone to make an appointment.”

Facility cleanliness concerns(3 mentions)

β€œNot very sanitized... Allowing puppies that aren't fully vaccinated, not prioritizing cleaning like a kennel needs too.”

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone52 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.5/ 5
Review score
4.0/ 5
Amenities9 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.52

Min puppy age

3 months

Pricing

Boarding

$43–$82/night

Daycare

$27–$32/day

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