Alexander's Kennels

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50+ Years

experience

Your Trusted Pet Boarding & Grooming Facility in Lebanon, OH

Alexander's Kennels has been a family-operated business for three generations since 1950. Our facility sits on 35 acres of open country land overlooking the Lebanon Valley, providing pets with a natural environment and fresh air. We offer indoor/outdoor runs, extra-large pens for families of pets, and private fenced exercise areas with gravel/grass surfaces. Our climate-controlled building features air conditioning in summer and heated rooms in winter, complemented by continuous soft music for pet comfort. We provide bathing and grooming services including nail trimming, mat removal, and medicated baths.

Our long-standing reputation for excellence has made us a trusted choice for pet owners in Southwest Ohio. We live on-site to ensure constant care and supervision for all guests. Our team's expertise spans decades, with professional grooming certifications and extensive experience in pet care. We maintain partnerships with local veterinarians who recommend our services. Our commitment to quality has remained consistent across generations, combining tradition with modern pet care standards.

Services

Pet Boarding Grooming Services Exercise Areas Medication Administration Vaccination Records Handling

Details

Year established: 1950

Highlights and features

We have over 70 years of continuous family-operated pet care experience
Our facility features climate-controlled environments with natural breezes
We offer private exercise areas with gravel/grass surfaces for pets
Our team includes professionally certified groomers since 1991
We maintain partnerships with local veterinarians for pet health monitoring

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Services

Pet Boarding

Our spacious boarding facilities feature indoor/outdoor runs and extra-large pens for family groups. Pets enjoy climate-controlled comfort with air conditioning in summer and heated rooms in winter. Each guest receives personalized care with five daily exercise sessions in private outdoor areas.

Grooming Services

Professional grooming services include nail trimming, mat removal, and medicated baths for flea/tick control. Our groomers hold certifications from the Ohio Institute of Dog Grooming. We maintain high hygiene standards in our dedicated grooming salon since 1991.

Exercise Areas

Five daily exercise sessions in private fenced areas with gravel/grass surfaces. The 35-acre property provides natural country surroundings with scenic views of Lebanon Valley. Continuous breeze circulation maintains fresh air quality throughout the facility.

Medication Administration

Professional medication management with written instructions required. We coordinate with pet owners and veterinarians for special medical needs. Staff trained to handle various medication types while maintaining strict safety protocols.

Vaccination Records Handling

Mandatory vaccination record verification for all boarding pets. We maintain detailed health records and require emergency contact information. Partnerships with local veterinarians ensure proper health monitoring for all guests.

People

Janette Heberling

Office Manager

Third-generation family member managing daily operations since 1999. Holds business management responsibilities and customer service oversight. Continues family tradition of personalized pet care excellence in Lebanon, Ohio.

John Heberling

Co-Owner

Joined family business in 2015 with wife Janette. Oversees facility operations and maintenance. Maintains three generations of commitment to quality pet boarding services in Southwest Ohio.

Audrey Elliott

Founder

Second-generation leader who expanded services to include grooming salon in 1991. Professional groomer certified by Ohio Institute of Dog Grooming. Established reputation for excellence in pet care services across Lebanon Valley.

Jim Elliott

Former Owner

Second-generation owner who managed kennels from 1990-2015. Expanded facility capacity and introduced professional grooming services. Maintained family commitment to quality pet care standards established in 1950.

Questions

What services does Alexander's Kennels offer?

We provide pet boarding, grooming services, medication administration, and vaccination record compliance. Our facility includes climate-controlled indoor/outdoor runs and private exercise areas.

How are boarding rates determined?

Rates are based on dog breed/weight categories with discounts for extended stays and multiple pets. Prices range from $32-$40 daily with no hidden charges.

What payment methods are accepted?

We accept cash or check payments only. Credit/debit cards are not accepted. Deposits may be required during peak seasons for reservation confirmation.

What are the reservation requirements?

We recommend advance reservations for holidays and summer months. New customers may need deposits during busy periods. Cancellations receive full refunds with no charges.

What health requirements exist for boarding pets?

All pets require vaccination records and veterinarian contact information. Medical conditions must be disclosed before reservations. We do not accept pets with cone devices.

Reviews (4)

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S. A. R.

Jun 13, 2022 Report

Jeanette, family and crew are the best. All of our pups have been regulars here for 20+ years. A bit of a drive from our home, but out only choice when going away. We schedule out vacations around their availability. Enough said!

James Howitz

Nov 23, 2021 Report

This kennel is not the kennel for you unless you have the perfect dog that is well behaved and just likes to lay down. We came to Daytona beach for vacation and one day into our vacation they are calling us telling me that my dogs are being destructive and they are talking about me paying for property damage. Hours later they are asking me to call the vet and get anxiety medicine. I do this and I get anxiety medicine for my dogs and then they decide to give my dogs more medicine than what my vet prescribed.

I had to end up getting family members to come get my dogs so they didn't keep making my property damage fee keep going up. This place is very unprofessional and aren't adequate to watch your dogs or run a kennel. Basically ruined my families vacation with all the complaints.

Elaine Poppe

Nov 07, 2020 Report

I felt completely comforted leaving my pup with Alexander's Kennels. They were caring with her and she even had a run with outdoor access.

Rachel Deatley

Apr 14, 2020 Report

They took great care of our boy. We were happy to know he was in good hands. Would definitely return to them again. Just wish they would send a picture or two when on a long vacation to reassure you that your pup is doing well.