Excelon Kennels

No way! Too far from me & takes an act of congress to just get the address, what are they hiding or hiding from? Way too expensive– Cost is $ 6 just for my dog to be able to go in the yard to be able to go «potty» & $ 8 to get a walk to go «potty». I love my dog a lot, but this is crazy ridiculous! I want my dog to be able to go to the bathroom at least 6 — 8 times a day and that would cost $ 22 + 36 (or more) = $ 58 a day! This is not New York & I do not live in a Penthouse!

Excelon Kennels is a family owned and run kennel that is so good, I drive my dogs from Seattle to just outside Olympia to board them. Located on a large plot of land, the dogs have a nice big boarding area which was just renovated in November 2009. I’m taking my dogs there in March for a few days, and I know they are going to enjoy the daily walks and the attention!
Crystal (the owner) does something which I found unique in the boarding industry. The very first time I arrived with my boys, we spent about an hour acclimatizing them to their new surroundings, introducing Crystal to the pack slowly and in a way that made the dogs more comfortable as they were eventually led away to their temporary home. I’ve been to a lot of other boarding places where it’s just drop ‘em and go. That is not the procedure here, and frankly I think that is awesome! Yes, it takes more time, but I think it is worth it for the dogs and for me.
Excelon does a lot more than just boarding. They are an official training site for working dogs, and Crystal can train you and your dog to be better animals. If you’re in the market for a new dog, they can help you evaluate and find the right animal for you. Check out her website for everything they do!
By the way, when you arrive it is important to note that you should not let your dogs go to the bathroom near the house. Leave your dogs in the car and have Crystal show you where you can take your dogs to go potty. It isn’t far, and it’s a nice walk. Also, visitation is by appointment only, so call or email Crystal to set up an appointment.
Two thumbs (and four paws!) up for Excelon!