Clark's Dog Kennel
425 School St, Northbridge, MA 01534
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
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Bordetella, Flea and tick prevention (year round), Negative Fecal Test (yearly - including giardia)
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What Reviews Say
78 reviews analyzedClark'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.
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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.”
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
Pricing
Boarding
$55–$135/night
Daycare
$38–$45/day
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