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Since then, we’ve added two new additions to our family. Tyson and Coco; both are of the American Pit Bull/Staffordshire Mix. We went to California over the holidays for an extended vacation with family. We had to figure out what to do with our canine family members. Coco was due to have pups Our trip ended and it was off to Dover Kennels anxious to see how the rest of our family was. When we arrived, Jill told us we were so right on about Tyson and his depression. He would not eat. The first day or so he would not even come near Jill, she was lucky to get him to take a biscuit, even with Coco right there. Now – this is really going above and beyond and why I recommend Dover Kennels so highly….. Jill explained to us that she would get in the kennel with Coco and Tyson; trying to show Tyson that Coco was not afraid and she was there as a friend. Can you just imagine that? Tyson was stubborn but Jill’s persistence finally paid off! Tyson accepted Jill and once he did boy did the doggie hugs start. He constantly wants hugs and he and Jill became fast friends. They can’t wait to go back!!!! Marge Weller I had never placed my 6 year old Rottweiler Queen in a kennel and
was very apprehensive about doing so. I had bad experiences kenneling
dogs in the past, so we took Queen with us or had our neighbor watch her
when we were gone. Things just got too difficult when we brought home
our "little English Mastiff pup", Lady grew to 200 lbs quickly.
I told Jill my fears from past experiences and we decided to kennel the
dogs for 1 night to see how it would go, and it went amazingly good, so
good the next time the dogs came they went right back to their kennels.
I know Queen and if her experience had been unpleasant, she would have
not gone without a fight! I find the kennel to be clean and Jill and the
staff to be friendly and knowledgeable about dogs. I appreciate the fact
that they are willing to accommodate Lady and her special needs due to
her size. I now have peace of mind when leaving Lady behind, I would definitely
recommend Dover Kennels to anyone. I was very concerned about leaving my Malemute at a kennel for the first
time and verbalized that to Jill. She thoroughly explained to me and reassured
me how Chena would be handled. After the first time of adjustment Chena
does great as she often stays at Dover Kennels when I'm out of town. She
walks in with her tail high and waggin' and the reports I get are that
she does very well. The location, cleanliness, service has been exceptional
for my 'doggie needs' and I believe this kennel comes highly recommended.
I can leave her there and enjoy my times away knowing she is in very good
hands. Jill, "I readily recommend Dover Kennel to clients and friends who ask. Jill Huston, the owner and manager, is someone I have known for years. She is a knowledgeable dog person with years of experience working at a veterinary clinic and she is very astute in reading dog body language and behavior. I know my own dogs are in capable hands when they stay with her." Camille J. McArdle, DVM |
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Whenever a dog owner must leave their pet behind they are often anxious about what the kennel conditions and quality of care will be. Using Dover Kennels is a way for an owner be to guaranteed a high quality care for their dog given by knowledgeable and patient staff plus support and advice for owners who are nervous about leaving their pet behind. As a client for over four years I have always found the staff to be exception in their care for the in their charge, I have highly recommended Dover Kennels to my friends. M. Wagner |
You might not think of using the term "professional" when referring to a dog kennel, but in the case of Jill at Dover Kennels professional is what you get. She absolutely knows and cares about dogs. Being herself a breeder and trainer of Jack Russells certainly helps in this department. Also, like a pro, she runs a tight ship. Dover is the cleanest, best run place we've ever boarded our dogs, and the only kennel we've used for the last 8 years. Whether we're leaving them for the weekend or an extended stay we know that Ruby and Doug will be safe in Jill's care and healthy and happy when we return. Art and Maureen Dollase of Coon Rapid In looking for a place for my yellow lab Maggie to stay while out of town, I was lucky to find Dover Kennels here in Andover. I have looked at other kennels, and do not believe that the quality and care is as well done as it is at Dover. Maggie loves coming to this place when she needs to, and immediately be-friends the staff. My little girl and boy calls this place the “Doggie Hotel”. I think one of the reasons for this is because not only are we leaving Maggie there overnight, but Jill and her staff are always very friendly, professional, and show a caring attitude for both my family and my dog. Maggie has stayed at Dover Kennels from one night up to almost three weeks in length many different times. I leave her knowing she is completely taken care of, and always happy to see she has been well taken care of when I pick her up. Dover Kennels is a caring and class act business, and I would not take Maggie anywhere else. Brian Klepinger |
We have an elderly, very vocal beagle named Daisy. We were going town almost every weekend and it was difficult to take Daisy with us. We made an appointment at Dover Kennels and this soon came to be the Doggie Hotel in Daisy’s world. She gets excited whenever we pull up to the office! It was about 2 years ago that Daisy started coming to the “Hotel.”
at the end of January and Tyson I firmly believe, suffers from ADHD and Depression. I called Jill at Dover Kennels and we brought the trio in. When we arrived, I explained to Jill about Tyson and how I thought he would get depressed and not eat when we left him there; especially if he was kenneled alone. She listened to what I had to say, and suggested maybe we if would be helpful if she kenneled Coco and he together. That made me feel much better and it didn’t “weigh” on my mind the entire time we were gone.