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Clark's Dog Kennel

425 School St, Northbridge, MA 01534

4.7
79 Google reviews
Outdoor yardPool / water playAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Clark's Dog Kennel is a family-run dog boarding and daycare facility in Northbridge, MA offering overnight boarding ($55-135/night) and doggy daycare ($38-45/day). The facility features large outdoor fields for play, kiddie pools in summer, private suites with covered runs, and accepts dogs of all breeds with no breed restrictions. They require a temperament evaluation for daycare, administer medications for $1/dose, and have a 100% deposit policy with 3-14 day cancellation notice depending on seasonality.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardreal grass
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication adminExtra fee
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Bordetella, Flea and tick prevention (year round), Negative Fecal Test (yearly - including giardia)

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7 AM - 9 AM
Pick-up hours:4 PM - 6 PM
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:3 days notice
Cancellation penalty:Deposit forfeited if cancelled outside policy window
Deposit required100% of boarding and medication costs

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updatesFree
Feeding policy:House food available (Bil-Jac Fresh Frozen); owner can bring food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Not required unless behavioral issues arise; females in heat not allowed
Temperament test fee:$50

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discountTwo dogs: $100 total ($50/dog); Three dogs: $135 total ($45/dog)
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

78 reviews analyzed

Clark's Dog Kennel enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with 72 of 78 reviews being 5-star ratings. Customers praise the caring staff, large property for play, daily photo updates, and accommodating reactive dogs. Two significant concerns emerge: a dog injury incident requiring 11 staples (Review 56) and a refund policy dispute (Review 14). The owner responds professionally to all reviews, typically within a day. Notable strengths include grooming (Sean), training (Bob), and being especially welcoming to dogs with behavioral challenges. The facility appears to be a trusted long-term choice for many families, with multiple customers noting 15+ years of use.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Facility
4.8
Communication
4.8
Safety
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Value
4.3

People love

Exceptional staff kindness and caring attitude(35)Daily photo updates providing peace of mind(8)Large property for dogs to run and play(12)Excellent for reactive/special needs dogs(3)Quality grooming services(5)Effective dog training with Bob(5)

Staff shoutouts

Beth(45 mentions)Aly(8 mentions)Sean(4 mentions)Bob(6 mentions)Hayley

Worth noting

Dog injury requiring 11 staples during daycare/boarding - owner response criticized as lacking compassion and urgency

My dog has rec'd multiple injuries at Clark's, with the last being quite significant. It was handled with lack of compassion, care and urgency by the owner. Yes, things happen when dogs are playing, but her latest injury should not have happened (11 Staples required).

Refund policy dispute - customer felt scammed out of $1000

I requested a refund since I was following there requirements and I couldn't take a chance of not having a place to put my dogs. They refused to give a refund since it was 10 days before boarding and they wanted 14 days notice.

Strict refund/cancellation policy causing customer dissatisfaction

They refused to give a refund since it was 10 days before boarding and they wanted 14 days notice. So I am out $1000 because the owner doesn't care about her customers, only getting the money.

Cash-only payment requirement

They don't accept credit only cash. So I had to give $800 up front. First warning sign.

Expensive testing requirements for parasites

They also wanted both dogs tested again, it costs $200 for each set of tests.

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone18 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.7 stars from 79+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 79 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
4.7/ 5
Amenities10 of 14
Reviews79
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.18

Pricing

Boarding

$55–$135/night

Daycare

$38–$45/day

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