Dog Boarding Facilities in Colorado

JW says:
2014-10-21 20:35:00

I've always wondered what's in that back room they whisk my dog away into? The backyard is a mystery as well? The past few times we've taken our dog here he's come back sick, bloody paws, etc. This past visit will be our last; After picking up our dog, later that evening, we noticed he was licking/chewing on his rear feet/paws. After further investigation, in between the paws, they were bloody... view full comment

I've always wondered what's in that back room they whisk my dog away into? The backyard is a mystery as well? The past few times we've taken our dog here he's come back sick, bloody paws, etc. This past visit will be our last; After picking up our dog, later that evening, we noticed he was licking/chewing on his rear feet/paws. After further investigation, in between the paws, they were bloody from what appeared to be some cuts. The next morning we woke up and his eye was red, swollen, and full of mucus. Later that afternoon he had diarrhea and vomited. There are other dog lodges in the area we will be using in the future. The vet bills have become more expensive than the stay...which brings up another point, they'll be raising their rates to $40 a night beginning Jan. 2015...That doesn't make my vet bill any cheaper view short comment

MS says:
2012-11-16 10:43:14

I've used this facility several times for my two large dogs and 4 Chihuahuas. I'm extremely impressed with the care my Chihuahuas have received. This breed is notorious for being overly sensitive and neurotic--poor kennel care can translate to HUGE problems back at home. My Chis always leave The Smiths happy and healthy. Recently they spent almost a month and no problems. My smallest male came ho... view full comment

I've used this facility several times for my two large dogs and 4 Chihuahuas. I'm extremely impressed with the care my Chihuahuas have received. This breed is notorious for being overly sensitive and neurotic--poor kennel care can translate to HUGE problems back at home. My Chis always leave The Smiths happy and healthy. Recently they spent almost a month and no problems. My smallest male came home with amazing self confidence from playing with his small dog friends all day.My big dogs have done well, but they are fine anywhere. It's hard to find a good facility for small dogs, and I would recommend The Smiths. view short comment

Jennifer says:
2011-01-12 13:56:19

Smith's was recommended and I visited the place and liked what I saw. The pack mentality made sense and I never thought my dog would be at the bottom of the pack. After a few months of daycare and boarding all was well. Then within three months two incidents of my dog getting bit. First time not sure it happened at the facility and I was willing to chalk it up to dogs being dogs... The second... view full comment

Smith's was recommended and I visited the place and liked what I saw. The pack mentality made sense and I never thought my dog would be at the bottom of the pack. After a few months of daycare and boarding all was well. Then within three months two incidents of my dog getting bit. First time not sure it happened at the facility and I was willing to chalk it up to dogs being dogs... The second time it was positive and the vet even said he could see the teeth marks. No question she was bitten. Not sure what happened but my dog has been to various facilities over the years and this is the first time my dog has two surgeries, two different times. My dog has had incidents of rough playing or grumpy behavior but the person watching the dogs stopped it and told me about it. My opinion is that owner chooses to let his alpha dog monitor the dogs. I am not sure the dogs are monitored 100% of the time when they are in a group. I have quit using them as I cannot afford the vet cost. When all said and done $2000 over three months and the owners never offered anything...Not even refunding the boarding cost when it was known my dog was hurt there. Consider the pact idea very carefully. view short comment