Zoe loves them. I love that. My dog is an enigma... takes her a while to warm up to strangers especially in strange new places but once she does, she is so wild puppy social. Her prior kennel was okay. She was still a bit shy but seemed to be well kept. At a get-together, I heard someone talking dogs. She couldn't say enough about how much she loved Hylock. I never heard of the place so I asked. She said that they like to do business by referral. After talking dogs a bit more, she was kind of enough to tell me I could drop her name if I wanted to try the kennel. First impressions on phone were good. They sent me some pictures. I really got the feeling that they loved what they do and that they were very dog smart. They put a lot of thought about the dog's stay in their camp. Fran and Beverly are really amazing. Knowledgeable and experienced. They showed me a quick technique to keep her from pulling the kids over when they try to walk her on leash. So simple and a great help. Hylock is so different yet in a great way. She actually came back from ""camp"" with better manners than when she left :) us. That showed me that they took personal time with her. When she (not a bit shy) went back to Beverly for a nice scratch... Beverly knew her favorite spot right off. The little things say a lot. That was just in one visit. wow!
Pros: Stellar care, happy dog and no kennel smell at pick up
Cons: Distance (but worth drive)...watch for deer (saw some twice)
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