Where every dog feels at home.
At Riptide Thunder Kennels, our award-winning team specializes in Puppy Head Start, Obedience Training, Gun Dog Training, and Dog Boarding. Every dog receives personalized care and training in a safe, structured, and enriching environment designed to help them thrive. We treat every dog like family—because when you trust us with your dog, they become part of ours.
Voted Lexington’s Best Pet Boarding, Pet Sitting, and Pet Trainer for 2026!
Our Services
Looking for a professional dog training? Whether you're starting with a young puppy, building reliable obedience, or preparing a future hunting companion, our personalized training programs are designed to help your dog reach their full potential. Our available training programs include:
Puppy Head Start
Board & Train (Obedience Training)
Gun Dog Training
If you're searching for local dog boarding, Riptide Thunder Kennels provides safe, comfortable overnight boarding for dogs who are up to date on their required vaccinations. You can rest easy knowing your dog will stay in a clean, climate-controlled environment with 24/7 supervision, plenty of personal attention, and opportunities for play, exercise, enrichment, and other fun dog-friendly activities while you're away.
Looking for a safe and fun doggy daycare where your pup can spend the day? We provide a comfortable, climate-controlled environment where dogs can enjoy supervised play, exercise, socialization, and enrichment throughout the day. Our daycare is designed to keep your dog active, engaged, and happy while you’re at work or away.
About Us
Riptide Thunder Kennels was established in 2024 by Amber and David Phillips, driven by their passion for retrievers and their commitment to helping each dog become a cherished member of your family, not just a pet. Nestled on a 10-acre farm in Leesville, SC, Riptide Thunder Kennels offers a true haven for dogs to learn, grow, and thrive. Riptide Thunder Kennels provides professional dog training, puppy training, board & train programs, and trained puppies for families in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina — including the Columbia, Lexington and Greenville areas. Whether you’re searching for “dog boarding near me”, “puppy training”, or “board and train SC”, we’re here to give you peace of mind.