What Our Clients Are Saying

My husband is an airline pilot and we frequently travel. We wanted to be sure we had the support to take care of our dog while were away. Prior to getting Cash, our yellow lab, we spent a lot of time researching and touring boarding places in the Greater Cincinnati area. I worried a lot about how Cash would feel when away from us and how much money it would cost to board her. We took a tour of New Beginnings and immediately I knew this was the place for us! Karen and the staff treat Cash like she’s part of their family. We pull into the parking lot and her tail starts to wag and she’s happy. She’s at her second home. The customer service is great; the staff knows us by name.  We are always updated on Cash and we feel like New Beginnings and our family work as a team.

~ Kim Penzes

When we moved to Northern Kentucky, I began to search for a boarding facility for my dog.  I had some horrible experiences with boarding facilities in the past, and I expected some very specific things before I would leave my dog with anyone.  After visiting several kennels, I began to think that what I wanted for my dog simply didn’t exist.  Then I discovered Karen Abell and her New Beginnings K9 Training and Boarding.  New Beginnings has a unique new approach to boarding and training dogs that is refreshing and pleasantly welcome.  Karen’s philosophy is based in well researched practices, uses only positive reinforcement, and always is aware of what is best for the dogs – exactly what I had been looking for. Knowing that my dog is happy, has lots of human interaction, playtime with other dogs both indoors and out, and is never left unattended made it an easy decision to trust them with my dog.

~ Emily Krysanick

We began using New Beginnings for private training lessons, then for a group lesson when we adopted a puppy and still later for daycare and boarding.  Karen and her staff are incredibly loving and attentive to all three of our dogs.  Recently, we made a difficult decision to board our "fur children" while Toulouse was waiting to have a salvage orthopedic procedure completed.  When we returned from our travels Toulouse's lameness, and quality of life, had improved dramatically making surgery not necessary at this time.  It was clear that he enjoyed his stay and that the staff had adhered to his restrictions.  We highly recommend the facility based on our experiences at New Beginnings.

~ Kristi Baker, DVM - Veterinary Medical Center of Independence and Jason Gilbert (doggie dad)