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Sweet Pea Kennels At Sweet Pea Kennels, loving animals is in our blood. Before Cesar Millan, there was our father, David G. Young, Sr. Our dad loved animals with all of his heart and taught us how rewarding a relationship with an animal could be, including the true value they bring to a family. Our dad served in the US Navy and retired as a Senior Chief Boatswains Mate. He was our hero, and our inspiration behind starting Sweet Pea Kennels.

Growing up, we heard all kinds of stories about our dad that showed his true passion and love for animals. While serving in the US Navy, he once kept a pet seal and dog on the same boat. The dog and seal became so close that they could never keep them separated. Dad would set the seal free every morning to go hunt and eat, then raised it back onto the boat in a stokes stretcher when it would bark to be let aboard. Pretty sure it doesn't get much cuter than that!
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Boarding We offer a safe and fun place to board your furry friend overnight while you're heading out of town, or when you just need a night out with no responsibilities!
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At Sweet Pea Kennels we can think of tons of reasons why you should let your dog come and hang out with us for doggie daycare, but we’ll just share a few of the best. Your dog…

Won’t be lonely while you’re stuck at the office
Will have a chance to socialize with other dogs
Will be better behaved with sufficient exercise
Will be so worn out from a full day of excitement that you’ll have more time to simply relax together at home
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Sweet Pea Kennels logo - Offering Boarding, Daycare, Grooming, and Training in the Jackson and Cape Girardeau Missouri areas.
When boarding, your dog has constant access to the outdoors.
Sweet Pea Kennels as the largest play yards of any boarding facility in the Cape Girardeau County area.
Sweet Pea Kennels resides on 20 acres in Jackson Missouri.
Our outdoor runs are 4' by 16' and have access to your 200 ft long play yards.
Sweet Pea Kennels has multiple play areas where dogs can be separated by size and activity level.
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Tiara Robinson
May 31, 2022
I like taking my dog here because he gets to be beside other dogs and he has a little stretch of space to run. The owners are pretty friendly.
Colt Griffin
Jan 05, 2022
I bought my dog from Sweet pea a few months ago, she's 8 months old now, and I have nothing bad to say about my experience! They were super cooperative with my girlfriend and I. We love our Georgia (our GSD's name). She has a very high drive and she's insanely smart. We definitely plan on getting another GSD from them in the future! They were very patient with us and answered every question we had.

I'd recommend buying a puppy from them any day. You can tell they're very careful about the blood lines in the dogs they breed to ensure a healthy dog. They put a lot of pride into their dogs for sure!
Michele Simard Meesh
Oct 25, 2021
We bought a German Shepard puppy who was born April 2018 after the tragic unexpected loss of our previous puppy (completly unrelated). Within the first 10 months of our dogs life he was diagnosed with severe double hip dysplasia. Breeder said nothing could be done other than giving us a new puppy.ummmm no! At 15 months old he had a difficult neuter due to only have one testicle (which WAS disclosed upon purchase) but was complicated to correct in surgury.

Just 3 days after his 3rd birthday he had a FHO surgury on his right hip. We have had nothing but heartbreak ever since. Half the time he is barley able to walk, eat and play. He is so depressed. It's effecting my life and my families life more than I have ever seen with an animal or could imagine. We are devastated. We cherish every single moment with our sweet baby because of everything he has gone through.

His mind is sharp and healthy but his body is so broken. Our team of vets said this can happen randomly like a freak mutation but it's also seen in over breeding and breeding older parents. I wouldn't change having him for the world, but its definitely made me think about purebred and getting any other dogs in the future. Reply for owner: Although I am happy with the service and the kindness from both Dave and Steve whom I spoke to on multiple occasions, we are still faced with a very difficult situation.

I was told I could be given a new puppy but that is not what I wanted. We have full documentation of our puppy purchase from Sweet Pea Kennels in MO. Our dog was purchased under my husband's name which will not be disclosed. I spoke to the breeder via cell phone for a yearly update on our dog at 1 and 2 years of age (I believe it was Dave I spoke to but I have him in my phone is as my dogs breeder).

This review is not negative to you as a buisness which is why I have a 2 star because all my questions where answered and I was treated nicely. I wrote my review to share my story and to let you and others know of an issues. I bavent called in this last year because honestly, what's the point and what will happened? I spoke to Dave (I believe) after my digs 1st birthday to let him know my pups diagnosis.

We also have full documentation on our pups parents and yes, they have been hip certified and I know there is no guarante of good hips. I wanted to share my story in hopes that this heartbreak and financial burden won't happen to someone else.
Jacob Ginger
Dec 21, 2020
We purchased a German Shepard Puppy from Sweet Pea in April of 2019 We could not have asked for a better tempered puppy and dog. She is/was just the best. Recently I discovered that the dog has a fatal Liver issue. I called Steve and let him know that my dog is dying. Steve was very empathic and caring and he stood behind his health guarantee. The guys at the Kennel offered me a new puppy, and we picked her up two weeks ago.

If you are in the Market for a quality GSD I highly recommend Sweet Pea Kennels. These guys run a first class operation and they are professional and care about the breed and quality of their animals. We will be using Sweet Pea when we buy another dog in the future. Thanks guys.
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Mar 06, 2019
They have watched our German Sheppard since he was 8 weeks old and now he is 3 years old. Best kennel around unless you like those kennels that puts them in cages. Go to these people. You will not regret it.
Katelyn Childers
Jan 22, 2019
I have boarded my dogs there a couple times previous and it was ok, nothing spectacular. But this time was down right horrible. The main guy Steven seems nice and he's nice when he greets you and seems to like the animals, this time some other guy was working the kennel. We came in he sighed no less then 15 times during our 10 minute encounter, rude.

He seemed annoyed and trying to rush us out. They place was dirty and smelled like piss. *side note I know there is a lot of animals but in the past it hasn't smelled or looked like this* I wanted to give our dogs blankets I was told NO, and why and I was like ok. Then I look and most if the other dog dont have any blankets they are just laying. On a hard concrete cell.

They is not the roaming many acres of land they make it out to be. Also we were charged for early drop off even though we dropped of within the "drop off" time. Also they guy was limping and said some dumb dog there hurt his knee and just the way he said it made my skin crawl. And lastly.while we were there to pick up our dogs there was a young girl washing a black poodle, in an arm brace (another injured staff?) This thing was sopping wet just got a "bath" was told to jump down and put back in its kennel. This poor dog was not dried and made to go back and shiver until it air dried. NEVER AGAIN, I've lost all trust.
April Cepeda
Jan 01, 2019
I always bring my dog here when we go out of town for more then a few days & weather is bad. Never had an issue. Staff is super friendly and very nice. I know my dog is safe here with no worries.
Angie Schlichtkrull
Mar 12, 2018
Outstanding place. The animals are pampered. I was so relieved that I found someone that I could trust with my babies. Also with having an aggressive dog I was very much relieved that the staff knew what to do and how to handle my boys. As long as Sweet Pea Kennels are in operation I for sure am a returning customer.
Heidy Walka
Jan 16, 2018
This is the only place I will board my fur child. We have boarded him twice now and each time I've been more then happy with the service they provided. The kennels are huge and they have plenty of room to play out at this place. The staff are amazing. I even got text updates on my baby when we had him there for a week and I was nervous about leaving him for that long. This place is beyond amazing. My baby doesn't like very many people. But these people...he loves.
Pete Franco
Dec 29, 2017
This is the only place to take your family pets they are well taken care of and have plenty of room to run and play my dogs get grilled chicken with every meal and they even heat it up for us plenty of treats when we turn down sweet pea lane my girls know where we are art and are excites to be there don't take your family pets any where else this is closest thing to home you can get thank you to Steve and all the staff
Dre Achilleus
Sep 18, 2017
Fabulous people and place! So happy we found Sweet Pea Kennels. They offer services above and beyond any other kennel, and they have so much outdoor space for the dogs. We were happy to know that our high energy dog would have tons of outdoor playtime while he was there. The owners have put a lot of thought into both the facility and the care they give. Bonus--the kennel stay included a bath! Awesome! This is the only kennel we'll use. Thank you!
Dayneen G.
Mar 07, 2017
My family took our dogs to Sweet Pea Kennels for boarding while we went out of town for four days and our dogs loved it there! We love how well they take care of them and allows them to run and play in a safe environment. We also had our dogs nails to be trimmed and given a haircut. Lori did an excellent job! She called to get instructions on how we wanted our dog's hair trimmed. We couldn't be happier with Sweet Pea Kennels and Boarding!
Patricia Ranzini
Dec 21, 2016
The owners listened to all my concerns about leaving my 3 pups including one elderly dog for a 9 day trip. They stayed in the new kennels which had their own run and they could be out on nice days. All 3 came home looking healthy and happy. All pups were clean when we picked them up. Steve even checked with us the day we picked up to see when we were coming to make sure they were ready when we got there.

I like that they had the freedom to go in and out at will. Since I had 3 I chose to do the deluxe boarding in 2 kennels next to each other so they could choose to go in whichever. This worked out well for us.
Linda Kay Adams-Thieret
Mar 11, 2016
We had our fur baby at SweetPeas for the weekend and he had a blast. We NEVER leave Fritz and we are very protective (over protective) of him. They didn't mind us calling to see how he was and even sent us a picture of Fritz. He is 12 years old and is very much "one of the family". They were so loving to Fritz. Fritz made new friends and had fun running outside. They even gave him a bath because he had too much fun outside!!
Steve Y.
Sep 10, 2015
Sweet Pea Kennels has more room to run than any of the kennels in the area. My dog the group play and tune to run. It is also great that they are open until 7 pm so I don't have to miss work to drop off and pick up.
Edye Kaye Bassett Payne
I boarded our three babies August 31 to September 3. They were well cared for and clean when we picked them up. Loved the security cameras. Also like that one of the owners live right next door. I called every day and was reassured that they were fine. Last but not least it is kept very clean. Will use them again.
Elizabeth Hahs
We picked our German Shepherd up today after our week long vacation and we have to tell you, we were thoroughly impressed with the environment for our dog to run and play, the owner and employees, and the overall experience. Zeus came back to us well groomed and well taken care of! The pictures that were emailed to us while we were gone were comforting. We will definitely be repeat customers. Thanks for making our first boarding experience a great one.
Dre Achilleus
The only kennel we'll use. Loved knowing that our high energy dog was staying somewhere where he had tons of outdoor play time. When we picked him up, he was relaxed, happy, and clean! The owners have clearly put a lot of thought into both the facility and the care they give. So happy we found Sweet Pea!
Martha S Phares
We recently moved to Cape, and needed to find a kennel for our dog while we went on vacation. Leaving a loved pet requires finding someone you can trust. The Sweet Pea team took good care of Buddy and let him play with another dog who became his friend. He came home clean, worn out, and happy.
Mitzi Dormeyer Evans
Sweet Pea Kennels took great care of our Husky while we had our pool installed. The country setting was perfect. They were very accommodating and took great care of our dog. Highly recommend!!