Black Birch Farm, LLC

Black Birch Farm, LLC handles dog boarding in Milford, CT, from a kennel at 44 Old Gate Lane that also offers daycare, grooming, and obedience training. Boarding areas are climate-controlled, and some of the kennels have TVs. Dogs who need more room can stay in a deluxe kennel or a suite, both of which come with a private outside run. An attendant is on site 24 hours a day for boarding guests.

What a boarding day looks like

Boarding dogs get two walks and one playtime every day, plus a biscuit at bedtime. Outside there is a grassy yard along with patios. Owners can bring their dog's own food, and staff will follow special feeding instructions and give medication when a dog needs it. Dogs who stay seven nights in a row get a bath before they head home.

Services

• Overnight dog boarding, including private suites
• Daycare for dogs whose owners are out all day
• Grooming
• Obedience training
• Medication administration and special diets

What sets it apart

Grooming and training run out of the same place as boarding, so a dog can get a bath or time with a trainer during a stay instead of a second trip somewhere else. Kennel type is worth sorting out before you call, since the deluxe and suite kennels come with their own outside runs. The team describes its approach as caring for boarding dogs the way their owners would at home, and getting to know each one that comes through.

Practical details

Nightly boarding rates run $50 to $65, depending on the kennel. Black Birch Farm is open 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Saturday, and it is closed Sunday. Reservations are made by phone at (203) 874-0084. Proof of vaccination is required before a dog can board, so it helps to have records ready when booking.