Riverside Kennel

Absolutely fantastic! They my pup in same day, and were super sweet and helpful! Very clean facility, and gave recommendations for foods that would help ease a skin allergy my dog has. Will definitely be returning.

I have been bringing my very energetic German Shepherd, Heidi, to Suzette and her team now for the past 1.5 years. Due to the nature of my work, Heidi has to spend multiple overnights per month at the kennel, so I have gotten to know and trust Suzette and her staff during that time. Suzette truly cares about every dog in her care. She has repeatedly gone above and beyond to help me out, and I can rest easy knowing that Heidi is well cared for and properly socialized when I can’t be home to take care of her myself. Most kennels can’t say that the dogs enjoy going, but every time we pull up to Riverside I hear the same excited Unilocaling from the back seat as when we pull up to the dog park, so I know Heidi is actually happy to get to see her friends. I can say without reservation that I would recommend Riverside Kennel to anyone.

We’ve been bringing our dogs to Suzette and her employees for 3 years. Our dogs are not always nice to other dogs in our neighborhood, but something about Riverside takes away their anxiety. They get excited when they arrive and look happy when we pick them up. It was also convenient to have grooming services and bordatella vaccines available. A one stop shop for boarding needs. I also loved that they supported their community and neighborhood. From advocating for lost, abused, and stray pets, to being a beacon for their depressed neighborhood. They care about the animals and people around them.

A couple of years ago, a one year-​old Border Collie entered my life, as sweet as sugar, as cool as could be, but with all the persistent energy of a bright burning neutron star.
I always pictured kennels as kind of sad places, like doggie jails where people pay to leave their dogs in little cubes so that they’re no trouble to anyone and don’t rove around in gangs and get into dog mischief.
So with this dog, it worried me a little bit when I had to think about boarding her when I went out of town. And I couldn’t exactly… unleash (see what I did there? ehh??) her on my friends and their beautiful homes, lest we potentially not be friends anymore.
So I discovered Riverside Kennel on a recommendation from a neighbor, and instantly knew it was exactly what I needed for my pup, because I would imagine this would be what heaven would be like if I were a dog. Nice people who happen to love dogs to take care of you, lots of other dogs to be dog buds with, space to play, and something like 6 hours of play time a day.
And I have to say they haven’t let me down at all. They even post pictures of the goings-​on at the kennel on facebook, and you can see what great fun your dog is engaged in. It’s a load off your mind to know that your dog is okay and not stressing out over being in a strange new place.

The BEST!
Suzette and her staff are the most caring people — at only 7 months old, I was so nervous to start taking my dog at doggie daycare (we had a dog walker come to our house when she was younger), but I knew it would make her so happy. After much research, I finally chose Riverside and I couldn’t be happier with the choice!
They know Kacey by name, learn her habits, personality, they remember which dogs are her «friends» — her favorites to play with… And it didn’t happen after weeks and weeks of going there… They made comments when I picked her up after the FIRST DAY that ensured me they really paid close attention!
Great facebook pics so I can check up throughout the day.
Our pup is now a regular, 2 – 3 times a week for doggie daycare. When we get to the last stop light before the kennel, she starts freaking out, wagging her tail, whining and pawing at the door — she knows where she’s going and she LOVES IT! She practically drags me across the parking lot & inside when we pull up. Thanks Riverside!!!

Suzette and her workers are amazing! I first met them when bringing two terrified rescue dogs in to board. They were NOT easy dogs to handle. I have boarded these dogs at Riverside Kennel quite a few times and the dogs LOVE going. These are dogs who basically do not warm up to people, but they run happily in the door and are always happy to go with whomever is working that day. This speaks volumes for the kindness and care given at Riverside Kennel.

This place is the BEST DOGGIE DAYCARE in Fort Worth!!! The owner Suzette is great, so are the entire staff. They always welcome my dog Oso like their own and their price for daycare is very affordable. If you live/​work near downtown it is close to I30 and I35 so it is easy to drop off your pup in the morning and head to work which is what we do. They also offer grooming and boarding which is a great bonus for us.

Fabulous service and care for my two puppies. I thought the price was fair and not overinflated. Tony groomed my hates-​to-​be-​groomed Shih Tzu and was patient with him. I turned my pups over a hot mess and they were ready in a few short hours and looking doggone amazing. I will be back and more frequently too! So glad to have found this place. My favorite since moving from Dallas to FTW.

I’ve taken my two dachshunds here a couple times when on vacation or traveling for work. I absolutely love the staff! Everyone is so friendly and helpful and you can really tell they will take care of your babies while you’re gone.
The boarding kennels are very spacious and they even have video cameras! I was able to get online and check on my little ones while I was gone.
Thank you Riverside for your trustworthy service and clean establishment! You guys are the best!

Update August 2013: Riverside has been churning through groomers since my 2012 review. The service has become very erratic, depending on the groomer. The last time I took in my dog in August, he came home with mats in his fur. My wife complained that he still smelled like dog too. My last four times bringing my dogs there has my wife tearing me a new one. Consistency is desperately needed.
Ah alas, time to look for another groomer. .. again.
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This is the very last thing I am doing in 2012 before going out to celebrate New Years Eve. So, at 7:30 PM, this is important to me.
I have two miniature Schnauzers. I cannot tell you how many places they have been for grooming. Everyone is an expert. Everyone knows how to groom them. I have my Schnauzers come back looking like hairless Chihuahuas. Other times, they groomed them like Westies.
I’ve known Suzettte, the owner, through community events. And while it is a kennel, they have a grooming facility. I thought I’d give it a try.
While nothing in life is perfect, Riverside Kennel comes very close. They listen to your desires and needs. They make it happen.
My dogs don’t feel tormented. They look forward to their grooming. They smell wonderful and their grooming is fantastic.
Sometimes, when you take your dog to a groomer, you have no idea when they will be finished. It could be a few hours. It could be all day. For all day, those poor creatures are in a pen and are not taken out to go to the bathroom. Riverside Kennel makes a commitment. They will tell you when the dogs will be ready and usually it’s within two to four hours after you drop them off.
Suzette isn’t just a business owner. She is very involved in her community. As an avid supporter of Fort Worth No Kill, she is very committed to finding shelter animals a home.
To get the best experience from Riverside Kennel, take a moment to talk with your groomer. Would you take a child to a hair salon and walk away? No. The same here. Everyone has a different perspective. Those few moments you spend together than take your grooming experience from good to great.
Suzette is not just a great business woman with a strong sense of customer satisfaction. She also lives her life like she treats the animals she oversees. If shelter dogs could talk, she would win the CNN Hero award.
Try it one time. Talk to your groomer. Like kids, you won’t trust your animals to anyone else.

We made the same appointment for Kiki.
And like last time, the same results= Washed and nails trimmed, but her hair not clipped.
I know its a kennel and that this place’s primary function is not grooming services, but that’s twice in a row now. We really wished they had just let us know ahead of time if they did not have a dog groomer on-​site when we made our appointment. We could’ve taken her somewhere else instead of waiting all day and then not telling us until we picked her up. Wasted Saturday :(

This is a great place to leave your pet when you go on vacation. They are reliable, caring, and very professional. I have been taking my dog here for the past couple of years, and have never had a bad experience. The staff is great, the prices are reasonable, the facilities are great, great hours of operation, and they are a well run local business.

We’ve used this kennel for our 2 dogs over the last 2 or 3 years for our frequent travel and have always had good experiences. A great local business to support with very reasonable prices!

Riverside Kennel is just the best. Trust your babies to this fun facility. We highly recommend them to our clients. Dr Young (Harris Parkway Animal Hospital)

You can trust Riverside Kennel to take care of your pet and you can go on vacation knowing that all your special instructions will be followed. We’ve used them for several years now and it’s invaluable not worrying about our older dog getting the attention he needs when we are away. Special lovey time can be ordered, for a small fee, and they will spend special one-​on-​one time with your pet. They also offer day-​care. Kennel customers can ask that their pets get to play with the day-​care pets if your dog enjoys playing with others. There is always a worker outside with the dogs making sure that everyone is playing well with others.
Suzanne, the owner is a great lady who listens and notes any special instructions you may have and has always been super friendly, helpful and on top of everything. They also offer grooming for a small fee.

This is truly a loving home away from home for your dog — our pup likes visiting Suzette and her staff so much she runs up to their door! We feel so lucky to have found such a caring, clean and happy «camp» for our pup. Be sure to make your reservations in advance — this popular critter location can get booked up at holidays and school vacations. It’s so easy to make reservations online at their great website. Riverside Kennel is a wonderful place where it really is «all about the dogs!»