Top Notch Kennels
1118 S Tegner Rd, Turlock, CA 95380
Overview
Top Notch Kennels is a established dog care facility operating since 2002 with two locations in Modesto and Turlock, California, offering boarding, daycare, grooming, and training services. The facility features spacious climate-controlled suites with A/C and heating, outdoor play yards with water activities in summer, and a specialized Pee Wee Cottage for small dogs under 25 pounds. They use positive reinforcement training methods and provide add-on services including private play, group play, grooming, and medication administration for an additional fee.
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What Reviews Say
101 reviews analyzedTop Notch Kennels is highly regarded for its clean facility and exceptionally affectionate staff who many owners describe as 'family.' While the vast majority of customers report happy, tired dogs and peace of mind, the facility maintains very rigid operational hours and billing policies that have caused significant frustration. Most notably, the facility faced a high-severity report regarding a pet fatality due to bloat, though the owner provided a detailed professional rebuttal regarding their safety protocols.
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Pet fatality during boarding (GDV/Bloat)
“Our 5 year old Doberman DIED at this facility... he had passed in his sleep.”
Strict closing time policy resulting in forced overnight boarding
“They told me he would be boarded until Monday and refused to stay 5 minutes... I arrived at 6:15 and they were xlosed but two girls were in the office. I knocked on the door and they ignored me.”
Sunday billing/hours
“Nobody explained to us that we would be charged an additional day of $60 because they do not open for business until 2 pm on Sundays.”
Communication/Photo updates
“They offer to send photos and vids while you're away but I only recieved one and had to ask.”
Top Rated
4.7 stars from 107+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 107 reviews.
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$43–$47/night
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