Blowing Springs, Chattanooga Area Kennel

What are your hours?

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:58:25 +0000

We are open M-F from 7am to 9pm. Saturdays are from 7am to Noon. Dropoff and pickup times on Saturday are from 7am until Noon, 5pm, and 9pm.We are closed on Sundays. Dropoff and pickup times on Sunday are 7am, … Continue reading →

Do you board just hunting dogs (gun dogs)?

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:58:01 +0000

No. We will board any medium to large breed dog. Due to our format of group supervised recreation time, small dogs could get “caught up in the wash”.

Is there any “evaluation” required for my dog to stay at Blowing Springs Kennel?

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:57:36 +0000

Sort of. If its your dogs first visit to Blowing Springs Kennel, we do require that you and your dog come by for a free visit so we can meet all of you. Due to our group recreation format, we … Continue reading →

What do I need to bring with my dog for boarding?

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:57:04 +0000

The only thing that’s required is a current shot record. We can make a copy of it or your vet can email it to us. If you would like us to feed your food, feel free to bring it with you. If not, we will feed our food (the charge is the same). Each kennel has a Kuranda raised bed for your dogs comfort, but feel free to bring any pillows or blankets for their additional comfort.

Is someone on site 24 hours?

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:56:09 +0000

No. However someone is at the facility from 7:00 am until after 9:00 pm daily. We have gates, metal doors, and high security locks. We will have a state of the art alarm and surveillance system installed in December.

What brand of dog food do you feed?

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:52:42 +0000

We feed a brand called Enhance / Hunters Edge Premium. It is a meat based food that we have been very happy with. Whatever the brand of food that you feed, the first ingredient listed needs to be meat, poultry, … Continue reading →

How long does it take to “train a dog”?

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:52:13 +0000

This is totally dependent on several factors. The first is age of the dog, but more specifically the amount of bad habits the dog has. The second factor is what it is that you want the dog to do. There are a couple of “sure things” when it comes to this question. During your dogs stay at Blowing Springs Kennel, they will be better tomorrow than they are today. The other sure thing is that we will never ever tell you how long your dog needs to stay with us. That is totally up to you. We charge by the night, so you only pay for the “nights” that your dog is with us.

Do you guarantee your training?

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:51:48 +0000

Yes, to a point. We guarantee that your dog will be better tomorrow than it is today. Further, if you leave your dog with us for a period of time and you don’t see improvement, you don’t owe us a … Continue reading →

Does my dog have to be spayed or neutered to stay at Blowing Springs Kennel?

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:51:12 +0000

No. We have trained and boarded literally thousands of dogs. We have discovered that spaying or neutering has little to no effect on behavior.

Is it really a “no-bark” environment?

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:50:37 +0000

YES. There is no other facility that is as clean and as quiet as Blowing Springs Kennel. We are proof that “calm breeds calm” when it comes to boarding dogs. The most common question asked once someone visits is, “Are … Continue reading →