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Woodcrest is celebrating more than a decade of exceptional pet care! Woodcrest Kennel LLC is a Professional Show Kennel as well as a full service, all breed dog boarding, day care, and grooming facility located on Sawyer Brook Rd off of Rt. 10 in Orford, NH just 0.7 miles south of the Orford/Fairlee bridge. Our newly expanded facilities offer a state of the art home away from home for your pet, complete with heated/cooled runs, covered outdoor runs, sanitized wash down system, large exercise pens, and more. Dogs are our life and that's why more people in the Upper Valley choose Woodcrest to care for their beloved pets than any other pet care facility. We have been breeders for 25 years. Your pet will be housed in the same facility we use and trust to house our own show dogs and cared for by the same professional and experienced staff and groomers.

Woodcrest is a LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED business established in 1996 by Jay and Colleen Atwood who live on the premises. As a member of the American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA), this kennel freely acknowledges and willingly accepts the serious responsibility involved in the care of your beloved pets. We always place the welfare of all boarded pets above all other business considerations. We welcome and encourage your inspection of our facilities.

We have been breeders of German Shepherd Dogs and currently Airedale Terriers for over 25 years. Our boarding and grooming service grew out of our reputation as breeders, and has grown due solely to our reputation for excellence. We rely solely on word of mouth advertising and advertising donations that benefit local community projects. Connections with people within the industry as well as veterinarians, have provided us with the blueprint for our successful business plan.

We hold memberships in the following: American Boarding Kennels Association, Airedale Terrier Club of America, The Airedale Terrier Club of New England. We frequently attend seminars sponsored by these organizations taught by world-renown trainers and experts in the field.

The driving force behind Woodcrest Kennel LLC is Jay Atwood. Jay can be described in one word - remarkable. Jay has an affinity with animals, particularly dogs. He is truly a man of vision, possessing the highest degree of personal integrity. He strives to be the best and to provide the best service, without qualification or question. A mere visit to Woodcrest Kennel LLC will provide testimony to Jay’s talents, vision, drive, and integrity.

Read our pet column in the Bridge Weekly newspaper!

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 06 May 2009 14:12 )  

Service Testimonials

"I have no worries when I go. All arrangements are taken care of. My dog is so happy to see Jay! He treats her like his own. The kennel is clean and neat and I know my dog will be well cared for and very comfortable there." -Nancy Venti

Vaccination Policy

Summary of Requirements
  • Rabies (in accordance with your state's law)
  • Canine Distemper/Parvo Yearly (until 3 years of age)
  • Canine Distemper/Parvo Every 3 Years (after 4 years of age)
  • Bordatella (Kennel Cough) Every 6 Months

We do NOT accept Titers.  It is the OWNER's responsibility to provide Proof of Vaccination at EACH stay.

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Puppy Testimonials

"First, thank you so much for your commitment and dedication for producing and nurturing beings that are exquisite in so many ways. Secondly, our heartfelt appreciation for the professional and uncompromising practices you employ to deliver these joyful bundles to their new homes. We had a perfect trip home with my sweetheart snuggling and sleeping all the way… This morning I heard him bark for the first time. We have mirrored closet doors and he was having a great time with the puppy in the mirror, barking at it and pawing at it! …I love him so much." -Carol W.

AVAILABLE AIREDALES

The breeding of our next litter is planned for April 2010 and is expected to be a Striker x Jada breeding, you can read about both dogs on our website.  If you are interested in an Airedale puppy from the upcoming litter please fill out the wait list questionnaire and email it to us.  We do not currently have any adults available.


Owner operated by Jay & Colleen Atwood

Rates

BOARDING RATE
$25 per day, all sizes, all breeds.
No discount for multiple dogs.
Special Needs Dogs: Add $5 per day

DAY CARE RATE
$20 per day

GROOMING RATES

BATHS (SHORT COATS):
Toy Dog (under 10 lbs) - $20
Med Dog - $25
Large Dog - $30
Giant Dog - $35
BATHS FOR (LONG COATS):
Toy Dog (under 10 lbs) - $25
Med Dog - $30
Large Dog - $35
Giant Dog - $45
NAILS:
Nail Cutting Single Person $5
Nail Cutting Two Person $10-15
Nail Smoothing/Grinding $10
OTHER SERVICES:
Dematting $40/hr
Extreme Brush Out $40/hr
Medicated or Flea/Tick Shampoo $10

CLIPS vary by size, condition, and cooperation of your pet. Please call for a rate estimate.

PET TAXI
Upper Valley Area - $50
Flat round trip fee.

All prices subject to change without notice.

 

Welcome!

Thank you for visiting our website.  As you can see we are in the process of some major design updates and our site is not entirely complete yet.  Please use the menu above to locate information about our Airedales.  Take a look around and please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us.

Recent Media Coverage

Orford Airedale Competes in AKC National Championship
(Journal Opinion) ORFORD - The world’s most outstanding dogs will gather Jan. 14-15 in Tampa, FL to exhibit the qualities that earned them a spot at the invitation-only AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Jay Atwood of Orford and CH Penaire Star Struck [At Woodcrest], better known as “Striker,” will be among the 2,648 contenders.

Atwood is the owner of Woodcrest Kennel LLC of Orford. Striker is an American and Canadian champion Airedale and Best in Show award winner.

The show will be simulcast live on Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel, starting at 8 p.m. both nights.

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Dogged Dogdom - Our Blog

You can find daily articles, photos, and more fun stuff on the Woodcrest blog at www.doggeddogdom.com which is updated by Rose Atwood.  Rose is a website designer and author of our weekly newspaper column Paws to Ponder published in The Bridge Weekly.

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Contact & Hours

Woodcrest Kennel LLC
Orford, New Hampshire, USA

Phone: (603) 353-4720
Fax: (603) 353-2194
Email: dogtalk@woodcrestkennel.com

Boarding Drop Off & Pick Up
Sun & Mon: 4-7pm
Tues: 11am-2pm
Wed-Sat: 10am-12noon & 4-7pm

Grooming Drop Off & Pick Up
By Appointment Only (Mon, Thurs, Fri)
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