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K-9 Acres Pet Resort

Pet boarding service · Tahlequah, OK · reviewed since 2012

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%66+36Reliability 24%66+16Value 14%85+12Replies to reviews 7%21+1.5Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.66SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#53 of 72 pet sittersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 27%
4.6 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · 23 photos
81%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
8%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

K-9 Acres Pet Resort at a glance

K-9 Acres Pet Resort in Tahlequah, OK, holds a 4.6 rating from 52 Google reviews, with the owner responding to 8 percent of feedback. Customers frequently praise the facility for keeping pets happy, clean, and well-cared for during daycare, overnight, or extended stays, noting that animals often enjoy their time there. However, recurring criticisms highlight high pricing and billing for extra days when the business is closed on Mondays. Additionally, some reviewers reported concerns regarding pet health, including weight loss, illness, and inadequate grounds maintenance.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 52 reviews (81% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 52 Google reviews (35 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 8% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 21, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Sitter serving Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet sitters

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction66Reliability66Craft & service–Value85Momentum100Replies to reviews21Satisfaction: 66 (median 84)Reliability: 66 (median 79)Value: 85 (median 93)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 21 (median 61)
K-9 Acres Pet ResortPet Sitters median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.K-9 Acres Pet Resort: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.B
66
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.K-9 Acres Pet Resort: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.B
66
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.K-9 Acres Pet Resort: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
85
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.K-9 Acres Pet Resort: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.K-9 Acres Pet Resort: 21/100 on this factor. Category median: 61.D
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Star ratings

52 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars4281%
  • 4 stars36%
  • 3 stars48%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star36%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 35 written reviews

  • Praise1286%
  • Complaints214%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price233%
  • Reasonable467%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude536%
  • Price & value429%
  • Quality & results321%
  • Would recommend214%

What customers talk about

We read 35 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The owner was very sweet, and the dogs seemed happy to be there.”
  • “The prices are very reasonable.”
  • “Heidi did a fantastic job watching my boxer who has separation anxiety.”
  • “Highly recommended.”

People customers mention

  • Heidi 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

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Recent reviews

Conner1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★

Returned my dog at half of the weight I dropped him off at. Didn’t feed him at all.

Jamie6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Great place..we started taking our dog there for doggie daycare so she would get use to being away from home, since she's never been boarded..She loves that place...so thankful we found this place❤

WesLocal Guide · 35 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

K-9 Acres is a great place to take your pet for a day or socializing or overnight.

BradLocal Guide · 116 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Would not take my dogs anywhere else. They are always happy to go and happy when I come get them. Best in the area.

Jacy7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

My dog was there a week and she felt right at home. She was taken really good care of. Will take her back!

DanielLocal Guide · 76 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 years ago★★★

The last time we boarded our two Corgis there was admittedly for a very long time - 20 days - when we picked them up, one of them was very sick with a fever and was bleeding out of his rectum. We needed to nurse him back to health using a lot of antibiotics. It was a scary, expensive experience. Our experience was…

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 52 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Kozmo Winstar13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kozmo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Comfortable, big! Happy puppies. Bobby had a blast!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog daycare
Cori BeightsLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great with our dog!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Other pet boarding
Heath DeMarcyLocal Guide · 46 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Heath has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great place for our dog!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Tony HopkinsLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great pet resort. Our beagle enjoys it every time she gets to stay here.

Becke RodriguezLocal Guide · 36 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Becke has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Love heidi

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

❤️

Conner Fowler1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Conner has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Returned my dog at half of the weight I dropped him off at. Didn’t feed him at all.

Jamie Hopkins6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jamie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great place..we started taking our dog there for doggie daycare so she would get use to being away from home, since she's never been boarded..She loves that place...so thankful we found this place❤

Wes WheelerLocal Guide · 35 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Wes has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

K-9 Acres is a great place to take your pet for a day or socializing or overnight.

Brad WagnonLocal Guide · 116 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Would not take my dogs anywhere else. They are always happy to go and happy when I come get them. Best in the area.

Tyler WilliamsLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tyler has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great people and they do a great job. Thanks

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