Shady Oaks Boarding Kennel

09/22/2025

🐾 Breed Spotlight: Treeing Walker Coonhound 🐾

Meet the Treeing Walker Coonhound – a sleek, athletic hound known for their speed, stamina, and sweet temperament.

✨ Personality: Intelligent, energetic, and affectionate with their people. They’re social dogs who thrive on companionship.
✨ Appearance: Lean, muscular, and built for endurance. Their striking tricolor coat (black, white, and tan) is a hallmark of the breed.
✨ Energy Level: High! These hounds love adventure, long walks, and plenty of playtime.
✨ Best For: Active families, runners, or anyone who enjoys the outdoors. They do best when given both physical exercise and mental enrichment.

💡 Fun fact: Known as the “people’s choice” of coonhounds, they’re often praised for being more outgoing and easygoing compared to other hound breeds

09/13/2025

🐾 Breed Spotlight: The Doodle! 🐾
Smart, social and snuggly—Doodles (Labradoodles, Goldendoodles & all their curly cousins) are known for their loving personalities and those adorable teddy-bear coats.

✨ Why We Love Them:
• Friendly & affectionate with families and other pups
• Highly trainable and eager to please
• Low-shedding coats (a bonus for allergy-sensitive households)

Whether they’re chasing balls or cuddling on the couch, Doodles are happiest when they’re part of the action—and we love welcoming them at Shady Oaks! 💛🐶

09/09/2025

That look of love 💙

25 years of excellence caring for pups just like this one 🐾

09/06/2025

🐾 Did you know smaller breeds often live longer than larger ones? From spry Chihuahuas reaching 15+ years to gentle Great Danes averaging around 8, every pup’s journey is unique—but filled with love. 💙 Cherish every tail wag and cuddle!

09/02/2025

Don’t worry, that’s a smile not a snarl 😁

08/27/2025

This Labor Day, our doors (and yards!) are open 🐶🇺🇸

We’ll be keeping tails wagging during our normal hours all weekend!

08/26/2025

🐕 Every day is Dog Day at Shady Oaks – but today, we’re barking it extra loud! 🐾🤎

Happy National Dog Day to all of our four-legged friends!

08/24/2025

🐶 Breed Spotlight 🐶 - the mini Schnauzer!

Don’t let their small size fool you — Mini Schnauzers are full of s***k, smarts, and love! With their signature beard and bushy eyebrows, they’re one of the most recognizable little pups around.

✨ Traits We Love:
• Loyal companions who adore their families.
• Energetic and playful — they’re always ready for adventure.
• Intelligent and alert — quick learners who love staying busy.

✨ Grooming Needs:
Mini Schnauzers have a beautiful double coat that requires regular upkeep to stay healthy and stylish. They benefit from:
• Routine brushing to prevent tangles.
• Professional grooming every 4–6 weeks to keep their coat neat and that famous Schnauzer beard in top shape.
• Regular trims around the eyes and face so their expressions shine!

💙 We love caring for these spirited pups — they keep us on our toes

08/16/2025

🐾 Breed Spotlight: The Pug 🐾

With their wrinkly little faces and big, soulful eyes, Pugs are bound to bring endless joy and laughter wherever they go. 💛

✨ Quick Facts
✅ Origin: China, over 2,000 years ago
✅ Temperament: Playful, charming, affectionate
✅ Size: 14–18 lbs (small but sturdy!)
✅ Lifespan: 12–15 years
✅ Best For: Families, apartment living, cuddle lovers

💕 Pugs thrive on human companionship and are happiest when they’re by your side (or on your lap!). While they’re not marathon runners, they’ll keep you entertained with their goofy antics and snuggly personalities.

👑 Fun Fact: Pugs were once the royal dogs of Chinese emperors—no wonder they carry themselves with such charm!

05/01/2025

It’s time for our 2025 Spring Vaccine Clinic! We will be at the Rabun Arena on May 31st. We have partnered with Petco Love and will be able to provide *300 DHPP vaccines for dogs and *100 FVRCP vaccines for cats for free! These will be on a first come, first serve basis until we run out- then they will be the regular $10. We look forward to seeing you there!

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day🌎

04/16/2025