Woodcrest Kennel
24 Sawyer Brook Rd, Orford, NH 03777
Overview
Woodcrest Kennel is being rebranded to Yankee's Home Dog Care Center under new ownership by Shannon, the former manager. However, the website provides virtually no actual information about dog boarding, daycare services, pricing, policies, or facilities - most pages return 404 errors and the site appears to be largely non-functional or under construction.
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What Reviews Say
28 reviews analyzedWoodcrest Kennel shows a stark divide between legacy quality under former owners Jay & Colleen (consistently praised for exceptional, personalized care) and more recent mixed experiences. While many reviewers highlight staff who genuinely love dogs, careful attention to anxious pets, and strong safety protocols, significant concerns emerge around recent management (Shannon), with multiple complaints about rudeness, facility cleanliness issues, and dogs returning stressed. The owner response to a negative review was notably defensive. The facility appears best suited for dogs that don't thrive in high-socialization 'mosh pit' daycares, but prospective clients should weigh the mixed recent reviews against the strong historical reputation.
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Rescue operation using paid daycare/boarding space for dogs with known aggression
“She uses the paid-for daycare and boarding as her own free rescue space for dogs that are know to have shown aggression.”
Dog returned in poor condition - damp, smelled of urine
“On Sunday I picked up a damp, blonde Lab who smelled like urine.”
Dog came home severely stressed/shaking
“The first time we went, my dog came home shaking and you can tell he didn't like it.”
Staff rudeness/disrespectful treatment(4 mentions)
“She was rude and disrespectful to my wife. My wife left in tears. Shannon talked down to her and belittled her.”
Dogs coming back stressed or unhappy(5 mentions)
“My two dogs came back stressed which hasn't been the case at other kennels.”
Communication issues - no callback/response(3 mentions)
“They never answer the phones and she even told me she would call back and she didn't.”
Facility cleanliness concerns(2 mentions)
“The facility smells, it's dirty, the dogs bark a lot.”
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