Woodcrest Kennel

Woodcrest Kennel is a full-service dog boarding, daycare, and grooming center located on Sawyer Brook Rd in Orford, NH, with over 25 years of service. The facility offers a traditional kennel environment, which many dogs find less stressful than the popular large-group "mosh pit" daycare model. The upgraded facility features heated and cooled indoor kennel spaces, each opening into its own larger covered outdoor run. There are also several smaller outdoor pens and larger yards. Dogs go outside individually or in carefully introduced small groups of only two or three, with staff claiming to have never had a fight. The staff is very attentive and pays close attention to how all the dogs are doing. They spend one-on-one time with stressed dogs and will move a dog to a quieter area, like a crate in the laundry room, if needed to ensure it gets proper rest. They require all necessary vaccines and a fecal test, as well as a successful day trial before boarding, to keep all pets safe. The kennel is accommodating with scheduling, including extending stays when necessary. Dogs often come home happily tired from their stay and react well when they arrive, showing comfort with the staff. The business has recently transitioned to a new owner, with customers reporting continued satisfaction and the same high level of care.