Top Notch Kennels - Modesto, California

Ava M.

Best place to board your dog in Modesto! + grooming as well

daisygirl

I started bringing my Maggie here as soon as she was fully vaccinated, so about 4-5 months, to help her socialize, and she absolutely loves it. They group the dogs according to size and temperament and watch them closely. The staff is always happy to see her, she's like Norm walking into Cheers 😂 They have healthy meals and treats, or you can pack their lunch. She comes home EXHAUSTED which is the best part!!

UPDATED to include pics of Maggie and her bestie, Gambit, as puppies, and grown ❤️

Nalini P.

Service is amazing. Our Macie comes home "Happy" and very well taken care of by everyone! It's truly a Top-Notch!!

Jennifer G.

Lisa Moore and her incredible staff have taken care of my dogs for more than 20 years. The work they do is nothing short of amazing. My dog struggled with boarding after being home so much with us during the pandemic (prior to the pandemic , he was fine), and Lisa personally made sure that everything was done to make sure he was comfortable and stress free. She emailed me letting me know how he was doing, and made sure his stay was successful. He made friends and had a good time. It allowed me to enjoy my vacation. I can’t say enough positive things about Top Notch.

Bronxbomber4ever

I unfortunately had to move out of Modesto. My dog absolutely loved the girls there. She had been going since she was a puppy. After 4 years, we had to say goodbye. On her last day, all the girls had gotten a basket together of goodies, toys, clothes, magnetic pictures of my dog, and a card with all their warm wishes and goodbyes. I have the basket and i pull a new toy out every other week or have her wear a new piece of clothing. She smells the basket and remembers her friends there. I honestly was sadder about picking her up that last day her than I was about moving. I so truly appreciated everything they did for my little girl. Your dog would be in absolutely good hands with this establishment.

Johnson J.

My dog Max has had such a wonderful time meeting new dogs when he was boarded there two different times. Thou they haven't learned my dog doesn't need to be in the slow and steady group. He's very energetic. Needs to be in a group with more energy.

Karen R.

Our dogs went for grooming.
70 lb Goldendoodles.
They came home looking great.
Everyone there is very friendly and our boys didn't act traumatized like they normally do after grooming.
Highly recommend

elaina C.

We have boarded our dog twice in Modesto with them and both times he comes out with no collar on when we pick him up. They also have him marked as no treats or extras both times which must be an ongoing miscommunication we thought we cleared up the first time but apparently did not. Both times he goes in freshly groomed and comes back smelling like dog urine, including his bed. My primary concern and why we won't be using this boarder again is because he has to stay in the cage all day except for potty breaks and a short, very short, period of 1:1 play which we pay extra for that isn't nearly enough for a healthy happy pup. The first time boarding him was prior to being neutered so I understand why he can't be with the group somewhat, however there should be enough supervision that this is possible or some other comparable accommodations or free play/roaming area. The second time they literally barred him from group play PERMENENTLY because he was mounting and "wouldn't take no for an answer" and removed his "suite's" mats because "he's a shredder." So now he has no activity, and minimal interaction, and he's acting out - obvious and predictable dog behavior. He's also obviously attempting to establish his place in the pack albeit in an undesirable way but 1, it was his very first time with the group, 2 they removed his collar which helps to calm him down, 3 no attempt at positive reinforcement for successful group play was made. It's his very first experience with the other dogs so he obviously needs some support to be shown the proper behavior not being barred at 18 months old from group interaction "for all future stays" due to mounting. It just shows a general lack of expertise and effort on their behalf, in addition to poor communication since we only find these things out upon pick up. It's like he's recovering for 2-3 days when he gets home after a 3 or 4 day stay and it's just too sad. We feel like irresponsible pet owners going from 2 walks a day and vigorous active play and exercise to this.. and we have to sanitize everything (including him) when he gets home. Their practices may be the most economical and easiest but they're not what's best for the animal. They are nice at the front desk, thougha dn we appreciate the report card. It's just not for us or our pooch.