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Seven Lakes NC Kennels

Absolutely the Best Dog Training Experience!

Seven Lakes Kennels is hands-down the best place for dog training! From the moment I walked in, I knew my dog was in great hands. Their trainers have over 30 years of experience, and it truly shows. They take the time to understand each dog’s unique personality and tailor the training accordingly.

The indoor, climate-controlled facility is top-notch—clean, spacious, and full of natural light, making it a comfortable and stress-free environment for dogs. They even use lavender diffusion and classical music at night to help keep the dogs calm. That level of care and attention to detail is unmatched!

After just a few sessions, my dog’s behavior improved dramatically—better leash manners, quicker responses to commands, and an overall calmer demeanor. I also appreciated how the trainers worked with me, providing tips and techniques to continue reinforcing the training at home.

If you’re looking for professional, compassionate, and results-driven dog training, I highly recommend Seven Lakes Kennels! They truly go above and beyond to ensure both dogs and their owners have the best experience possible.

Jimmy "Jay"

We had an Emergency and had to leave our lab for an extra long weekend unexpectedly. The staff welcomed our boy, took lots of care of him and checked on us to make sure all was well. That’s more like family 💕🙌🏻✅

Connie G.

We have had the best experience with Seven Lakes Kennels. They were so great to deal with setting up time for our pups to stay during our move from Florida and through closing on our new house and delivery of our possessions. They took great care of them and they were very relaxed when we took them home. Will be back to use their services. Highly recommend.

Beth B.

I brought my 5 month old Aussie Doodle in for his first haircut. I knew the groomer would have her hands full, I was pleasantly surprised that she was able to get the job done and Zeke looked great!

Julie Z.

This was our first time boarding our pup and he did great! We can’t thank the staff enough for taking care of our Paddy. Friendly and courteous folks who we’ll use again in the future for sure. We’re also planning to make an appointment to talk training too.

John B.

My pups love it here!! They get lots of love and play time whether there for day care or boarding!
Neil, Lorry and Cindy are the best. They have grooming and training too. We have used those too and love the results.
Highly recommend them!!

Jill M.

Do we recommend Seven Lakes Kennels? Absolutely and emphatically.
Rowdy and his siblings were rescued from the mud on a rainy day. He was so cute, very quiet and solitary. So he just had to be mine. What we thought would be a, maybe 25lb Beagle, became a 65lb American Fox Hound and Great Pyrenees. But living in a small house, he might as well have been a Clydesdale. And unfortunately, he began to live up to his name!
Rowdy is very smart, learning to sit, shake and lay down in just 5 minutes. But he was definitely stubborn and strong-willed. And although he knew what “No” meant, generally regarded it only as a suggestion, doing whatever he wanted.
Following his nose one day, as his breed is known to do, he darted full speed out the door, pulling me so hard I went airborne over four steps breaking my ankle upon landing. We definitely needed help with Rowdy.
Research and due diligence lead us to make an appointment with Neil Copeland at Seven Lakes Kennels. It was the right choice.
No exaggeration, Neil had Rowdy under his control in seconds. Neil has a love for animals and is dedicated to providing them the tools necessary for their best life. And because Neil recognizes the owners’ involvement in training as crucial to a successful and happy owner/ pet relationship, Neil spends time training the owners as well. Having a military background, Neil balances obedience with love, much as we would raise our own children.
Neil is a wonderful Christian man and we feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to build a relationship with him.
Our sincere thanks to Neil and his loving staff for giving us the chance for a successful life with our, formerly rowdy, Rowdy

S Marley

Plum had such a great weekend at Seven Lakes Kennels. What a wonderful facility! They took such great care of our girl while we were busy with our daughter’s wedding. And she smelled so good when we picked her up. Thank you for caring for our sweet girl 💕💕

Donna

Miffy has come here for a while now and she is well taken care of! its hard to find people who will even take bunnies, so finding them was a blessing. they know i believe that rabbits do not belong in cages, so they put her in a spacious pen where the cats are. they follow her diet regimen and never fail to let me down. I would recommend this place to anyone else who has bunnies!

Veronica T.

I had the opportunity to meet the owner of Seven Lakes Kennels and you can tell he loves animals and I could tell my dogs would be taken care of.

The price is very reasonable, the location is great, the staff was super friendly and helpful, and they even had space for my dogs at short notice. I was able to bring my dogs’ beds, toys, and treats, so I think they felt at home at Seven Lakes Kennels.

Really impressed and I’ll definitely be coming back!

Lauren B.

Seven Lakes Kennel, is wonderful. Staff is super friendly and helpful. They always do a wonderful job grooming my pup. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a groomer.

Nicole S.

BEST decision we EVER made for our dog!!
We added a crazy silver lab puppy to our family. Mind you, people warned me not to get a silver, but his little puppy eyes just stole my heart.

At 14 weeks he came to us with confidence and anxiety issues. At 5 months he was completely over the top with trying to dominate everything at home; but was the biggest scaredy cat outside the home.

Initially, Neil worked with me one on one to give pointers and advice. He advised that training will always have to start at home. After a few independent training sessions, and following up consistently at home, we saw significant improvements. As our boy grew, and gained confidence (and weight) he then tried to be in control every situation. We decided at a year old he should do board and train so that we could ward off any severe problems before they started. After just a few weeks he came home the most polite boy we have had. Neil is an amazing trainer and has a no nonsense approach.

Our boy still LOVES to go to the kennel for doggy day care. I feel totally comfortable to leave him at this kennel. The staff is knowledgeable, caring and friendly. The dogs play in very small groups and the staff watch closely to make sure everyone is well matched to play together.

I’ve had all of my dogs in another more bougie, upscale, very pricey facility – and have not been as happy as we have been at 7 Lakes.

7 Lakes Kennels, by far, will always be our facility for boarding and day care.

Nancie H.

Seven Lakes is fantastic! Neil and his staff make it very easy/ stress-free to leave your pup with them. They provide the best care, and are trustworthy in the time and attention they give your dog. Would board with them again! Highly professional, and Burk loved his time at Seven Lakes!!

Britt M.

Excellent. Our border collie comes home with happy barks (of course she is coming home), but she is well fed and hydrated and clean. Seven Lakes takes such good care of our fur babies. We can’t ask for more. 5 stars to Seven Lakes.

June C.

I am so thankful a friend shared about these guys! Best grooming experience we have had! Our Lilly is 13 with some terrible health problems and they were so kind and gentle with her! I love it here! Thank you so much for the peace of mind knowing that Lilly is ok there! 🥰

Jeremy O.

Best kennel I’ve ever used! Staff are friendly and give my fur baby plenty of love when I have to be away!!
Excellent daycare too!!

Vera P.

My dogs Jax and Luna spent eight nights at Seven Lakes Kennel. When I picked them up, they were happy and looked absolutely beautiful. This was their first time staying there and we will definitely be using Seven Lakes Kennel again!!

Lisa S.