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Know Thy Dog

Dog day care center · Bozeman, MT

4.9 ★★★★★ 133 Google reviews · 23 photos
96%five-star reviews
46%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Know Thy Dog at a glance

Google reviewers rate Know Thy Dog 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 133 reviews, with the owner responding to 46 percent of comments. Customers frequently praise the facility for its clean environment, flexible scheduling, and proactive communication through daily updates and photos. Staff are described as attentive and accommodating, particularly for dogs with specific behavioral needs or separation anxiety. However, a minority of low-star reviews criticize the facility for using aversive training methods and for refusing service to dogs with behavioral issues.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 133 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 133 Google reviews (113 with written comments, 9 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 46% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 20, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Boarding Facility serving Bozeman, Montana.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Star ratings

133 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars12896%
  • 4 stars22%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star32%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 113 written reviews

  • Praise12493%
  • Complaints107%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude4231%
  • Would recommend2720%
  • Honesty & trust2519%
  • Speed & response129%
  • Quality & results118%
  • Communication118%
  • Price & value64%

What customers talk about

We read 113 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They’re incredibly kind, communicative, and genuinely care about the dogs they look after.”
  • “If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would.”
    “We miss Know Thy Dog immensely and can't recommend them enough!”
  • “I trust all of them implicitly and I am so grateful for the service they provide!”
  • “Text response to inquiries for daycare are promptly answered.”
  • “The team is very detail-oriented and engaged with each dog, making sure each pup’s experience is best-suited to their temperment and play style.”
    “Awful, best word I can use to describe my experience.”
  • “Communication is great and I love that they post picture updates on their social media account so I check in on him.”
  • “Best choice and an added bonus, reasonably priced.”

People customers mention

  • Kelly 21 reviews
  • Max 7 reviews
  • Mandy 3 reviews

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

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 133 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Caleb Kern2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Caleb has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

KTD is top notch. They take great care of all the dogs that get to spend time there.

  • Services: Dog boarding, Dog daycare
logan winklerLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews logan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We can’t thank Know Thy Dog enough for being so accommodating and for taking such great care of our pup Goose! From doggy daycare to longer stays, we always know he’s in good hands. They’re incredibly kind, communicative, and genuinely care about the dogs they look after. Goose is always happy and well taken care of, and we have complete peace of mind whenever he’s there. We’re so grateful to have found a place we can trust and will continue using Know Thy Dog for years to come!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog boarding, Dog daycare
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for this thoughtful review Logan. We have thoroughly enjoyed watching Mr. Goose grow up and your trust with his care means the world to us. Grateful to have you both as a part of the Know Thy Dog pack! - Katie and the KTD team

Sabrina Husain Bajakian2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sabrina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We’ve come to Know Thy Dog for years & have had consistently great, professional, friendly service. My pup comes to work w me daily & we both need him to have play days once in a while. Text response to inquiries for daycare are promptly answered. Staff have been, 100% of the time, warm and nice to interact with. Clearly, these are dog people. Thx!!! 💛

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Dog daycare
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a warm review. We love having your little man visit us for daycare - glad we can give you a little reprieve at the office. We appreciate your support, thank you for sharing Gustav with us! - Katie and the KTD Team

Jay BentleyLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Last week our beloved Kit crossed the Rainbow Bridge after a diagnosis of advanced cancer. We rescued him as a young dog who was found wandering around near Green River. Wyoming and we were blessed with his place in our life for 10 years and 2 days. Nine of those years he spent as a regular at KTD. Whether it was his weekly daycare visit every Tuesday where he spent most of his time with the staff rather the other dogs, or when he was boarded when we were gone, KTD was other favorite place. They took great care of him. kept him safe, secure and treated him with love and affection. My thanks to Kelly and then Katie for taking such great care of my boy over the years. Know Thy Dog is the absolute best!!!

Cimberli KearnsLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cimberli has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I am so grateful to all the wonderful people at Know Thy Dog who have taken such wonderful care of our dogs over the years. I trust them completely. When our current dog knows she's going to see all her KTD friends, two and four leggeds alike, her eyes light up and her butt wiggles wildly. This clearly translates into 5 stars from her. (KTD also plays a strong Insta game. We love all the pictures of dog joy!)

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog walking, Dog boarding, Dog daycare
Response from the owner · a month ago

Sorry we somehow missed the notification for this review, but thank you so much for your kind words Cimberli! What a gift to have been depended on with the care of your pups over the years. We loved your sweet old man, and now are so fortunate to see your energetic little lady weekly for daycare! (Hopefully it gives the cat a break too!) Thank you for long-time support, we are grateful to have you and Chris as clients! - Katie and the KTD Team

Connie Campbell-PearsonLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Connie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We think our pupils at his second home when he come KTD

  • Services: Dog boarding
jesse webb4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews jesse has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Know Thy Dog is an awesome facility with wonderful people. They are kind, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. I am a veterinarian and feel 100% comfortable leaving my dogs here when the family travels without them. What seals the deal for me is how excited our pups get when we arrive. The enthusiasm is real and warms my heart, knowing they’re in safe, capable and caring hands.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog boarding
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you so much for your support Jesse! We love having the boys stay with us, and greatly appreciate your trust. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Betsy Quammen8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Betsy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I absolutely love this facility and the folks that work there. They are so committed to their canine customers and scrupulous in their care. I’ve been going to KTD since it opened—they’ve cared for seven of our dogs over the years—and I can’t say enough about their services and staff. My dogs leap out of the car to both daycare and boarding. I’d give these guys 100 stars if I could.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog boarding, Dog daycare
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you Betsy for your kind words, and we are so grateful to have had you, David and all the pups as part of the KTD pack. Your support over the many years has truly helped shape us, and we deeply appreciate your trust. 🐾💚 KTD

Matt8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Matt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’m so glad I have Know Thy Dog close to home as an option for boarding and daycare for my dog. I work odd hours and 12 hour shifts that vary in start and end time. KTD always works with me to make sure my dog is taken care of and has a place to stay if work runs late and I can’t grab him in time. The staff and owner are super friendly and I can tell they really care about my dog here. Communication is great and I love that they post picture updates on their social media account so I check in on him.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you Matt for this thoughtful review, we have loved getting to know you and Ralph this year. We are very grateful for your trust and for sharing your handsome boy with us. And thank you for all you do for our community as well! 🐾💚 KTD

Sarah PearsonLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sarah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They always take great care of our dog. We’ve been boarding with them for a year or two now. She always comes back less stressed from KTD than she does from other places.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you so much for your encouraging review, we love having Ms P stay with us!

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