Business Details
Your Pet's Home Away From Home in Orford, NH
Woodcrest Kennel has been dedicated to providing exceptional pet care since our establishment. Our state-of-the-art facility in Orford, New Hampshire, offers a comprehensive range of services including boarding, daycare, and grooming for dogs of all breeds and sizes. Our team of experienced professionals prioritizes the safety, comfort, and well-being of every pet entrusted to our care. We maintain rigorous sanitation standards and utilize advanced equipment like our HydroSurge bath system to ensure premium service quality. With over two decades of combined experience in pet care, our staff is committed to creating a welcoming environment where pets feel at home.We implement structured playgroup management and require vaccination compliance to maintain a healthy setting for all animals. Our facility features climate-controlled runs, outdoor exercise areas, and specialized accommodations for special needs pets. We emphasize transparent communication with pet owners and provide detailed care instructions to ensure consistency during their pet's stay. Our reputation as a trusted pet care provider in the Upper Valley region is built on consistent service excellence and personalized attention to each animal's unique needs.
Services
Pet Boarding
Dog Daycare
Pet Grooming
Special Needs Care
Training Services
Highlights and features
- We offer state-of-the-art facilities with climate-controlled runs and outdoor play areas
- Our staff provides personalized care with structured playgroup management
- We maintain rigorous sanitation standards with daily facility cleaning
- Our facility accommodates special needs pets with individualized care plans
- We require vaccination compliance to ensure a healthy environment for all pets
What people say
Clean facilities
Attentive staff
Pets love it
Transparent communication
Specialized care options
Services
Pet Boarding
Our boarding service provides climate-controlled accommodations with both indoor and outdoor runs ranging from 3'x6' to 7'x12' sizes. Each space includes elevated beds, fleece bedding, and continuous fresh water access. We maintain strict sanitation protocols and require vaccination compliance for all boarding pets. Special needs accommodations are available with additional care provisions.
Dog Daycare
Our daycare program offers structured socialization with supervised playgroups and outdoor exercise areas featuring toys and water stations. The service includes frequent play sessions and behavioral monitoring to ensure safe interactions. Dogs must complete a trial day before regular daycare participation to assess compatibility with our environment.
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming services include breed-specific haircuts, HydroSurge spa baths, nail trimming, and skin-specific treatments using premium products. Appointments require 4-8 weeks advance scheduling with availability limited to Thursdays and Fridays. We accommodate all breeds and sizes with pricing based on animal dimensions and coat condition.
Special Needs Care
We provide specialized accommodations for pets requiring additional attention, including medication administration, leash walking, and medical condition management. Our staff handles bandage changes, injections, and extreme medical cases with trained professionals available for supervision. Additional fees apply based on care complexity.
Training Services
Our facility offers training programs focused on socialization and behavioral development through structured playgroups and supervised interactions. The training environment helps dogs adjust to boarding stays while developing positive social skills with both humans and other animals.
Questions
What is the maximum stay duration for pets?
We have no maximum stay limit, but require advance booking to manage capacity effectively.
Do you maintain a waitlist during busy periods?
Yes, we operate a waitlist during peak seasons like holidays and summer months.
Are deposits required for boarding reservations?
Deposits may be required depending on stay length and number of pets.
Can I bring my dog's personal food and toys?
You must provide your dog's regular food; personal toys are welcome but optional.
Can multiple dogs board together?
Yes, we have larger kennels that accommodate multiple dogs from the same household.
Reviews (4)
Gregory G.
Aug 10, 2021
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When we had to board our 4 month old Golden Retriever while we were on vacation, we were very nervous. We called a veterinarian clinic in Fairlee, VT for a recommendation and they told us about Woodcrest Kennel. Simply put, Woodcrest Kennel was top notch in the care the provided our puppy during her 7 night stay at the kennel. We left her at 7 p.m. each night and picked her up at 8 a.m. each morning.
At all times, our puppy never hesitated during the nighttime drop-off and she would always run to us AND return to the kennel staff member for a quick goodbye when we picked her up every morning. We were more than pleased with the ENTIRE staff at Woodcrest Kennel. That is, the put our mind at ease with the care they provided our puppy.
At all times, our puppy never hesitated during the nighttime drop-off and she would always run to us AND return to the kennel staff member for a quick goodbye when we picked her up every morning. We were more than pleased with the ENTIRE staff at Woodcrest Kennel. That is, the put our mind at ease with the care they provided our puppy.
Todd Beaton
Nov 12, 2019
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Just rating the daycare. I was told at drop off that its too dangerous for group dog play so they only get to go out for 15-30 min every 2 hrs. The exact words "were we try to" - which left me with not much confidence. I do appreciate them being upfront about that. I was in a bind so had to leave for him for the day and I can tell you my pup came out crazier than I have ever seen him. Really hard not to think he spent most of the day in a cage.
As I said, this is probably fine if thats all you need but its hardly on par with other doggy daycares we have used in the past. I really think they should update their website to reveal what a real day is like in daycare. With all that said, the place is clean and professional and I think it would do well for most dog owners. Not a place for a Vizsla that really needs exercise during the day.
As I said, this is probably fine if thats all you need but its hardly on par with other doggy daycares we have used in the past. I really think they should update their website to reveal what a real day is like in daycare. With all that said, the place is clean and professional and I think it would do well for most dog owners. Not a place for a Vizsla that really needs exercise during the day.
Lucas Rifkin
May 06, 2019
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There are an excessive number of dogs barking here and the two owners spend very little time there to be available to pick up and drop off. The prices are OK but no bargain and the dogs are mostly left alone as far as I can tell. They feed them and mostly just put them in the cage and probably use the rest of the day to enjoy their massive profits, making thousands a day with little overhead. My two dogs came back stressed which hasn't been the case and other kennels.
One had barked so much she couldn't anymore since she lost her voice. They will keep the dogs safe and are generally responsible to that extent, but the dogs are left to bark, and there are 50 cages. They also have a prayer of some availability when most other places are booked full very far out, Which I attributed to their willingness to have a great deal of dogs per person working there and devote minimal time.
Safety and availability are the most crucial things so they get three stars. While the dogs will get their basic needs taken care of and they will remain safe, they just might come back a little shaken.
One had barked so much she couldn't anymore since she lost her voice. They will keep the dogs safe and are generally responsible to that extent, but the dogs are left to bark, and there are 50 cages. They also have a prayer of some availability when most other places are booked full very far out, Which I attributed to their willingness to have a great deal of dogs per person working there and devote minimal time.
Safety and availability are the most crucial things so they get three stars. While the dogs will get their basic needs taken care of and they will remain safe, they just might come back a little shaken.
Shawn Hutchins
Nov 12, 2018
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Cares enough that he has Pure Solutions from Lyme spray their organic pesticide to kill ticks. Thank you!
