Fantana Farm and Kennel

This place does NOT like dogs. They say that your dogs are allowed to run free in the pasture, and play with the other dogs, but if your dog even growls at another dog (which is Dog-​speak for «STOP JUMPING ON ME»), they will lock your dog in a cage for the whole week and not let them out. They won’t even check the history that shows your dog has always been well-​behaved — LOVED, even — on previous visits.
They also won’t feed your dog their normal diet, and require that the dogs eat their crappy kibble.
My very active herding dogs came home totally lethargic, and with the skin worn off their noses from being locked in the cage for a whole week.
The only reason we USED TO (but never will again) take our dogs to this place was that they used to have one girl who loved dogs and who knew our dogs were the friendliest dogs anywhere. Now that she is gone, this place is terrible. The nasty owner woman must have run off this wonderful girl the same way she has run off her once-​were-​loyal but no-​longer-​want-​to-​get-​ripped off customers that truly love their dogs.
IF YOU LOVE YOUR DOGS, TAKE THEM SOMEWHERE ELSE.

I noticed Unilocal «filtered» my last review, but that’s okay, I needed to update it anyway! Since my last review, my AmStaff has been back multiple times (I can’t keep track anymore). He’s been for weekend visits, extended visits, and doggie day camp. He’s always excited to go to Fantana, and always worn out when I pick him up! The staff is always very friendly and greets him with rubs and kisses. I also love that they wash all of his bedding and toys before sending him home. I was disappointed recently when I wanted to book a reservation, but found out they were booked (poor last minute planning on my part). The staff was nice enough to recommend another kennel in Conyers for me to contact. I have learned my lesson and have already booked his stays for the next 6 months. While I have nothing against boarding your dog at the vet’s office, I sleep better knowing that my dog is playing with other dogs most of the day and is being treated well by the staff. That is worth the extra few dollars I spend at Fantana.