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
Looking for safe, comfortable dog boarding near Lexington or Columbia, SC? Riptide Thunder Kennels provides personalized overnight dog boarding in Leesville, SC, with 24/7 supervision, structured play, outdoor time, enrichment and regular photo and video updates.
Our climate-controlled boarding facility is located on our private property, allowing us to provide hands-on care and personal attention throughout your dog's stay. Whether you're going away for a weekend, taking a family vacation or simply need a safe place for your dog to stay, our goal is to make their time with us comfortable, fun and stress-free.
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. Whether you're looking for a safe place for your dog to stay while you're away, a strong foundation for your new puppy, reliable obedience training or specialized gun dog training, we're here to help. Riptide Thunder Kennels provides personalized care and training designed around each dog's individual needs. We proudly serve families in and around Leesville, Batesburg, Aiken, Lexington, Columbia, Chapin, Irmo, and surrounding communities throughout Lexington County and the greater Midlands area. Our location makes Riptide Thunder Kennels a convenient option for families looking for professional dog boarding, puppy training and dog training in the area.