What Our Customers Are Saying

My dog feels at home at Blaine Kennels. She has been there for both boarding and daycare. They helped us with managing her hyper nature. Blaine Kennels is our choice for boarding whenever we travel.

The only place I trust to board my dogs when I have to travel. Super knowledgeable folks and their app makes it super easy to communicate/book/etc.

We were only here for about an hour to have a reactive dog checked out, and did Tom teach us a lot in that hour. More things to practice on..

Willow stayed at Blaine Kennels for a long weekend while we were out of town. She got to play with some of her doggie friends, and she was well taken care of by the staff, who know her well. We never need to worry about her while we're away…

Absolutely impressed with the facility and staff here. I watched multiple dogs go from extreme anxiety and fear to calm and submissive and walking on a treadmill within minutes.

The facility has roomy kennels that have radiant heat under …

Professional, Informative, Structured, Dedicated. Emily and Thomas (and staff) put 100% effort in their dedication to helping and understanding their dogs. With One Visit, I was able to learn 3 new tools to use and try to help my Reactive…

Great experience boarding our reactive dog for the first time! Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Blaine Kennels is absolutely outstanding and hands down the best I’ve seen in the Metro. As an experienced handler/trainer and rescuer, I am very selective in whom I choose to handle and care for my dogs and I wouldn’t take them or trust …

My rescue dog, Mella, can be dog reactive so I couldn't take her to just any dog daycare. I found blaine kennels as they have reactive dog daycare and she is learning from the other dogs how to meet and be less excited. They have done …

Blaine Kennels is great!! They helped my dog, Sammy, build confidence and learn how to be neutral around other dogs and people! They’re so willing to help any dog with any “problem”. Shoutout to Katy for teaching both me and Sammy so much!!

We have been so happy with Blaine Kennels! We've been taking our pup there exclusively for the past 3 years for boarding and training. Our dog can be especially anxious, but the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and do such an amazing job …

Blaine Kennels is fantastic. My dog Copper struggles with anxiety and can be reactive at times. The staff at Blaine are experts in working with dogs like Copper and I can rest easy know he’s being taken care of appropriately when is there. …

Blaine Kennels are always exceptional. They work on sound, effective behavioral principles. My dog has been there many times so I am confident saying I trust them. Ginny now uses a treadmill! My spicy dog loves going there.

I think most of us with a reactive dog understand the isolation and stress that comes with owning them. Blaine Kennels just Gets It. From the moment I walked in for a tour, I knew my dog would be safe and taken care of. They take the time …

My experience with Blaine Kennels was over-the-top impressive. From the tour to the boarding, I couldn't be more pleased. The facility is remarkable. The staff is highly trained and provide fear-free care and fun for the dogs. Many thanks.

We love Blaine Kennels! It's such a relief to drop our dog Moosie off and have a stress-free vacation trusting that they understand his needs and will look after him. Blaine Kennels was recommended to us as the best boarding facility in …

We love Blaine Kennels! We were looking for people who know dogs, can train dogs, and aren’t afraid of anything. We love the staff, and trust them to care for our dog when we are away. Cannot recommend them strongly enough!

As a traveling Healthcare professional sometimes it can be hard to leave my dog in a boarding facility in an area or place I don't know. I tend to do a lot of research and take a tour if it's allowed. Here I was able to tour the facility …

I am so grateful to have found Blaine Kennels! I have peace of mind knowing my nervous pup is having a good (& calm) time at daycare/boarding. The trainers are incredible and so knowledgeable, we love Blaine Kennels!!

We’ve been using Blaine Kennels for many years and they have been amazing to work with!! They take such good care of our dog and go above and beyond for him when he’s there. He comes home every time looking great and very happy!

Best place! Cured my dog pulling on leash in 15 minutes.

They are so great with my chihuahua Berkley he is getting older and can be a little feisty and it doesn’t faze them one bit. He seems very relaxed while being there. I would highly recommend them!

Blaine Kennels is the best place EVER. I know when I leave my dog they will be attentive to his needs and he will have a great time because the BK people truly understand dogs. He comes out calmer than when I left him. Love you Blaine …

My wife found this place last year when we took an 8 day roadtrip out West and back. Our human kids are all out of the house except for Otis and Pepper, out two rescue bully breeds. They are also our kids. Family. Period. So when making …

Blaine Kennels is by far the greatest facility in the Twin Cities for your fur babies. Both our dogs have the best time and are always cared for so well whether they are there for just a daycare day or extended stay. Their training programs…

I use them for daycare and boarding. This is the only place where my dog gets training and gets to play. She loves it there and we feel good bringing her.

Blaine Kennels is the only place we board Mabel. 12 year old Street Dog Rescue from Thailand. The staff understands Mabel & likes her. Each member of the grew has gotten to know her & her needs. She's a 27 lb Spitz breed (possibly Indian …

we signed up for a facility tour and is totally amazed by the owner's effort in helping all types of dogs. they are able to setup a safe environment for dogs to grow and learn from each other to become a better pet for the owner. our dog …

After a week of boarding at Blaine Kennels, our pup was clean and happy and healthy.

Unfortunately we have no idea how he did. Other kennels we have used have had web cams so we could watch him, and have reported how things went, how he …

These guys are great – especially for reactive dogs! My wild girl is too spicy for most dog sitters but the staff at Blaine Kennels knows how to handle her and bring out her best self. I've boarded her with Blaine Kennels a few times now …

Because our lab Louie has been attending and having such a great experience at the Blaine Kennel day care/mentor pack program, we had no concerns when deciding where to bring him when needing a 6-night stay. He got the perfect balance of …

We just had our first evaluation with Blaine Kennels. I was skeptical of the $279 fee for a one hour evaluation – incredibly worth it. I learned a ton and these folks are MAGICIANS with dogs. Incredible. Our dog was literally changed by the…

first time going there. all went well. I will use it again.

Thank you, Blaine Kennels! We learned more about our Yorkie in the 1.5 hours we spent with you than in the 8 years we've had with him. The interaction we had with Chesney and Tom was exceptional! Thank you for spending time with us. …

The BEST place ever!! Highly trained staff, better than any “dog daycare” I’ve ever used! I drive 30+ min because it’s the only place I trust with my pup! Cannot recommend enough!

Peaceful environment, polite staff, many amenities for the dogs (treadmills, agility, multiple yards, group play). This makes for an easy and content stay for them. Also effective at giving anxious / reactive dogs structure and a place to …

I was nervous to leave my pup who has never been away from me for more than 8 hours. It was a relief hearing that they can work with us for future visits and to help us with both of our dogs behaviors in general.

Blaine Kennels slogan is we’re not fancy, we’re family. It’s true. Blaine Kennels has treated us and especially our dog Flash, like family and I can’t express how much I appreciate their kindness. We’ve been bringing Flashy there since I …

We had one training session so far and were very pleased. I’ll add more to this review once we’ve been to day care a few times and are finished with the 2 week reset they’ve started us on.

Blaine kennels has been a lifesaver!!

Great service and flexibility.

The staff, trainers, everyone are amazing as well as the mentor dogs, all who do their best to have a good experience.

Our 12 year old Mabel is a smart spunky street dog rescue. She has attitude! The staff at Blaine Kennels like her and know how to work with her. When we pick her up she is happy and healthy. It's the only Kennel for Mabel. Woof!

We love Blaine Kennels! Their boarding experience is one of a kind as they interact with our dog rather than leaving her to sit in a pen. They make sure she gets pet and loved so she’s on a vacation just as much as we are when we leave her…

Absolutely love Blaine Kennels! My little man Manchego has a blast here and comes home content and tired:) Customer service and care is top notch. When I drop my pup off I even find myself calmer around Thomas! 😜😊

Hank has started daycare at Blaine Kennels. Love the philosophy of all dogs have the right to be their best! We look forward to working with the team to allow Hank to live his best life.

I attended a three hour reactive dog course here. The instructors broke down the skills and focused on my dog’s behavior throughout the whole class. Although this was a group class, it felt like an individual class with how much attention …

Blaine Kennels always takes excellent care of our dog. She loves all the staff there and we feel safe leaving her for daycare or boarding.

The staff at the facility were great! I have two small reactive dogs that I've never boarded before. Jack and Diamond's stay went better than I'd expected, and the staff provided wonderful and honest advice about how I could further improve…

I have a reactive rescue dog. Up until our recent boarding experience at Blaine Kennels, my only option was to pay a dog sitter to stay at my house. If the dog sitter was already booked, I had to change my travel plans. My dog had a very …

I don't know who gets more excited....Bear going to Blaine Kennels or us when we go out of town!

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Arnie loves his time there!

Oliver loves staying at Blaine Kennels; he’s XL and doesn’t always have the best manners but I can trust the staff there 100% to keep him and others safe.

Met the owner of this business recently. What a fantastic outlook on how to train dogs. Having a calming presence and being able to separate owners from dogs, and train them properly is such a gift. Easy recommendation to take dogs here.

Had the best time at this beautiful facility.

My 2 little pups love going to daycare. Blaine Kennels makes it easy to schedule appointments and drop off and pick up is a breeze

I cannot say enough about Blaine Kennels and their staff. They are amazing, so helpful, and knowledge about spicy dogs and all dogs. They genuinely care for the dogs and provide strategies and training to help your dog become the very …

I’ve been so happy with Blaine Kennels in taking care of my dog Lilly and I recommend them highly!

THIS is the place I send all of you folks that reach out to me for advice! This is where your difficult dog can be saved. RUN, DON'T WALK !

Our dog attended the board and train program in the spring and he has become a much more balanced dog! Of course the training does continue at home and we’ve felt very supported with questions or issues that arise while us humans learn our …

Super impressed with the folks at blaine kennels. We have a very high energy dog with social anxieties

The staff at Blaine Kennels were champions at handling her, even with her anxieties and all her issues.

After I received some great …

They are fantastic and go above and beyond. Especially when working with special needs dogs 🐕

I’m so thankful for Blaine Kennels. I was in desperate need for some help with my pitbull’s behaviors. I didn’t have the knowledge on how to deal with these behaviors but Blaine Kennels provided us and the dog with the tools to effectively …

Blaine kennels has helped countless dogs from Rescued Pets are Wonderful. I would take my dog there anyday, and I live 3 hours away.

Fabulous staff. Know them from a canine perspective, they see the world through the dogs eyes. Generously support rescues too.

Blaine Kennels is an amazing place! They have helped so many RPAW dogs that were once aggressive, anxious or timid, transform into calm and confident dogs. The staff are very knowledgeable, attentive and caring, so I highly recommend them…

Blaine Kennels took good care of my pup and is very responsive via text! I like all the additional upgrades they offer and how they put your dog first! Very happy with them.

They do great work with the RPAW dogs.

If your dog has been "banned" or "kicked out" of other facilities... this is your dream come true! Simply cannot say enough about how amazing the staff, facility and atmosphere is!

Great facility

Will bring my dog back and will refer my K9SF training clients for boarding and daycare as well.

Our babies love going to Blaine. They are so flexible and such a huge stress reliever for our family. They are always happy to go and happy when we pick them up! Communication is awesome.

Our dogs LOVE Blaine Kennels. The staff is always so accommodating and they take great care of them. Best of all they come home exhausted! Both dogs also went through the training programs and we were so happy with the results.

Awesome place for our dog. She gets excited to go there and comes home happy. Couldn’t have asked for a better daycare or boarding option.

Blaine Kennels is amazing! Our dogs LOVE the staff (and so do we)! We have one dog that is more easy going and one that is more reactive. The staff is VERY well trained to handle personality types of our dogs correctly. It’s very nice to be…

Our dogs went here for the first time ever being boarded. They came back tired and happy. Our male is reactive and they were able to work with him during his stay. This place is amazing. There is definitely a sense of calm at this boarding …

What’s most comforting about this boarding locale is that my Dogs – 2 of them who board together are 100% happy about coming here. It’s a good place for them where I know they’ll be cared for while I’m away for a couple of days. Great …

Excellent dog day care for my reactive pup!

Blaine Kennels is the best – my dog is reactive and has anxiety and they are so patient, and do an excellent job tailoring her experience to combating any excess anxiety. Love em!

Bean using Blaine Kennels for over 2y. Did evaluation with Thomas for my dog. I fallow his advices and can see results. I really recommend this place for dog training and boarding. Great staff members.

Awesome place. Had some issues with other boarding places taking our reactive dog and these girls handled our Louie amazingly. Never thought I would feel comfortable boarding him anywhere and can say with confidence that Blaine Kennels is …

Blaine Kennels is truly the best of the best for doggy daycare and boarding! I’ve been a customer for 4+ years and am continually impressed with the knowledgeable and experienced staff. The facility is well maintained and beautiful! Keep …

We started attending the daycare at BK in Feb 2023. My dog Sota can be reactive towards dogs and people, so I was happy to hear they were willing to to accommodate him. They took an entire day to assess him, and took the time to …

I only use Blaine kennels. They are the only place that understands the particular needs of my dog. He is reactive. He has spent time in their board and train program. He learned a lot, as have I but still he needs experienced caregivers. …

Kira went to the Move Your Mutt and the Daycare program. She seems content going there. Everyone working at Blaine Kennels are very helpful with giving you suggestions and expert knowledge to help you handle your dog. Been to multiple …

The staff here are great! Very professional and friendly. Highly recommended!!

I love Blaine Kennels – they have been instrumental in making my pound puppy an excellent dog. Their personal care is second to non. Five stars!

It's not fancy, like the sign says, but it's quality. Reserving boarding space is easy. Keeping my vaccination documentation is easy. They're always prompt when I drop off and prompt when I pick up. My dog is well cared for and they make …

The dogs look forward to going and look longingly back as we pull out of the driveway.

Our dog Lenny loves Blaine Kennels!

You can really tell that they care your animals. I would recommend to anyone. Go here, not Stone Mountain you and your dog will be so much happier because of it.

Great place to have your pups stay!

The team at Blaine Kennels is incredible, they truly care about dogs. Our dog has been going to Blaine Kennels since he was a puppy, he absolutely loves his “Friends” day. They understand each dogs personalities, needs and opportunities …

They really take the time to figure out what kind of training will be best for your dog.

We have been using Blaine Kennels for the last few years- ever since we got a golden retriever puppy. We've used different programs they offer from boarding to the born & train program. Thomas & the staff have been wonderful. They're very …

Our dogs love it there. We started to board them and they never came home stressed. I trust Blaine Kennels to take good care of my dogs when I’m gone. I never had an issue. One of my dogs also does the structured daycare they offer. I …

Blaine Kennels went above and beyond in our time of need. We’re extremely grateful for their passion and care for our boys. Thank you, Blaine Kennels team!!!

My dog just finished a 10 night stay here. We had trouble finding a kennel for him because he doesn't like other dogs. Blaine Kennels worked with him and really helped him grow! The level of care he received is out of this world. I highly …

Bluy is a vet hard dog and you guys do a wonderful job with him. We don’t worry when we leave him there

I have been searching to find a place like Blaine Kennels! The level of knowledge, love, and respect they have for dogs is outstanding. You can see the level of commitment and love they give to every dog that is in their care. I wouldn't …