Natural Care Kennels

Natural Care Kennels is a dog boarding kennel at 348 Hudson St. in Northborough, MA, built around holistic, low-stress overnight care. Dogs stay in indoor/outdoor luxury suites, and a night costs $60 according to the kennel's website. The approach leans on natural methods such as aromatherapy, calming music and homeopathic remedies.

What does a stay at Natural Care Kennels include?

Dogs board in indoor/outdoor suites made by Mason Company, with Kuranda beds and soft bedding inside. A large play yard gives them room for daily exercise. The kennel plays calming music and uses aromatherapy, including lavender, chamomile and rescue remedy, to help dogs settle in.

• Indoor/outdoor luxury suites from Mason Company
• Large play yard for daily exercise
• Kuranda beds and soft bedding
• Fromm food, with raw diets accommodated
• Aromatherapy and calming music

What makes the care holistic?

The kennel describes its priority as natural health and a stress-free stay. In practice, that comes down to a few specific things. Fromm is the house food, and dogs on a raw diet can stay on it while they board. Homeopathic remedies are available for minor ailments.

Owners who already feed raw or prefer natural care at home will likely find the routine familiar. The suites, bedding and music are all chosen with a calm stay in mind.

What should owners know before booking?

Reservations are made by phone at (508) 393-6040, and the kennel can also be reached at info@naturalcarekennels.com. Vaccinations are required, so it is worth asking during that call which records to bring. The published rate is $60 per night.

Owners of dogs with special diets should mention feeding needs when they call so the kennel can plan for them. More details are posted on the kennel's website at naturalcarekennels.com.