Academy Kennels Boarding & Grooming Salon Reviews

Our Experience was amazing! From the time of check-in to our dog Bernard’s grooming experience! He is a cocker spaniel and Tara did a phenomenal job on him! Very grateful we have found our groomer! We recommend this place!

This was my fist time boarding my fur baby. I felt like she was well cared for.

Everyone was very friendly and, as it was my first time boarding my bunny, very patient with all of my questions. I will definitely be bringing her back next time we need to!

Great staff, took great care of my dog. At awesome prices

Dogs did great!

Really lovely, caring professionals. My dog has anxiety but they still managed to get her to let them trim her nails and give her a trim, which has really improved her quality of life. Strongly recommend.

Academy Kennels has been our go-to boarding and grooming facility for years in the Albuquerque area. We started many years ago under the previous owner and continued thru the transition to the new & current owner. The new owner has hired additional employees and installed a online scheduling reminder system, making this kennel more efficient. The groomers are professional and listen week to our instructions. Our dogs love coming to stay here and to be pampered and groomed. We do not consider any other place when needing our dogs to be boarded and groomed in the Albuquerque area.

If I could give this place 100+ stars, I would. I mean that. I rescued a dog off of the streets in January – his name is Romeo. It took me almost an entire year to build his trust, and after I finally caught him, he decided I was the only person that would be able to touch him, play with him, or feed him. He also decided that he hated other animals. Romeo’s abuse history is extensive – I know this because I witnessed it. I have been scared to board him due to his behavior towards other humans and animals, as well as the fear that his behavior may cause him to be mistreated. I suddenly moved to a new house, and due to his extreme attachment towards me, it made more sense to have him boarded while I was in the process of moving then it did for me to allow him to be attached at my hip the entire time. I researched boarding facilities everywhere within a 30 mile radius – This facility had lower stars than others, but upon reviewing previous reviews, it appeared that ever since ownership changed a couple of years ago, people have been entirely happy with their experience boarding there. I called them and set something up, and was incredibly pleased with the person I spoke with – I can’t remember who it was, but he was very kind. He assured me that Romeo would be well taken care of, and that all the staff were well equipped to deal with aggressive dogs. when I dropped him off, Romeo was terrified. He had only ever been with me since I rescued him. It broke my heart, leaving him there, but the person who checked Romeo and assured me everything would be OK, and told me I could call as many times as I wanted to for updates about his behavior. I even opted to include a 45 minute outdoor session per day, despite knowing that Romeo has never previously let anyone but me put a leash on him, I told them to try their best, and if he seemed like he couldn’t handle it, to not take him out. my intention was to leave him at the facility for less than 24 hours. I ended up extending his time for three more days. He thrived! When I picked him up, he had become new pals with a staff member named Caleb. Romeo‘s abuse history has included only men, and he had struggled most with them in general. Clearly, Caleb knows how to handle a dog like Romeo. Romeo was sitting for him, taking treats out of his hand, wagging his tail. I could cry! I am so incredibly pleased to have had this experience. Romeo will be attending boarding more frequently to help him with socialization and learning to be comfortable in new experiences. I feel confident that this facility can handle him, give him beyond adequate care and keep him comfortable and safe while he’s with them. I’m typically very Critical when reviewing different organizations and agencies, because I want people who read the reviews to have the full fax. I have nothing negative to say about this facility. You can trust them. Your dog will love them, and they will love your dog, even with all of the quirks. PS: I am a school, social worker, and as you probably know, social workers do not make much money. This experience was entirely affordable, and I can afford to do it often within a year to keep him socialized and experiencing new things.

Such a great place to keep your fur babes! They took care of my two kitties while transitioning from AZ to here. They let me visit them every day until our home was ready! I highly recommend boarding your pets here!

The last timectgere was a grooming appt. We use them for boarding numerous times a year. The care and love they give your pet is the best.

We have been coming here for years...with our former set of dogs to our current duo. They run in and can't wait to see Tara for their grooming. So glad our dogs have such a loving place to go. The new ownership upped the game and are doing a fab job updating some of the systems. So grateful for the doggy daycare and boarding when we have needed those services!!

Great kennel and staff. Spacious room for my pups and my cats if and when I have either stay. Their groomer Tara is fantastic and friendly. The owner is involved with the place and in love with the animals. All around great experience, I would and have recommended.

Caring professionals, clean facilities, open to reasonable requests, reasonable price.

Great when leaving our dog Bear. Good staff & wonderful service.

This the best kennel in town the level of care they have provided is incredible. Keeping our dog safe and having secure place for him is very important to us and they continue to go above our expectations!!

This place is truly a hidden gem! I had an emergency situation and needed to board my kitty cat. After some searching I found Academy Kennels! They were so nice and accommodating to me being able to bring my cat in ASAP. They showed me around and not only was the facility clean, they have a wonderful staff, and provided amazing service. I was able to call and check on my kitty cat, to which they were always happy to provide an update. Will be using them again in the future to board both my cats and dog. 10 out of 10, recommend.

Dogs came back in good condition and happy. Thxs for taking care of them for 3 days

Thank you, Tara and Academy Grooming! Simon looks just great!!!!

Academy kennels always takes care of my dogs while I'm out of town. They get plenty of play time, and a very clean kennels makes the stay even easier. Can't recommend enough!