Laurel Oak Farm Dog Kennel
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 105 reviews · top 72% in Charlotte
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 105 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #113 of 166 in Charlotte
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$40 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-07
$25middle $35$40
Above the Charlotte middle price
Sources
Behind the $40
- Source
- Laurel Oak Farm Dog Kennel’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Rates Number of Days 1 Dog 2 Dogs One $40 $70”Open their price page ↗
Laurel Oak Farm Dog Kennel is a pet boarding in Charlotte, NC, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 105 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #113 of 166 in Charlotte. Its website lists daycare from $40 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $40/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Charlotte
- #113 of 166
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (105)
- From downtown
- 14.6 mi
- Neighborhood
- Palisades
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“We require Rabies, Bordetella, Parvo-Virus and Distemper (the latter two often referred to as DHPP or a derivative thereof). We do not require the Canine Influenza vaccine, but we strongly recommend it.”laureloakfarm.net/faqs.php
Spay / neuterNot required
Their words
“No, we do not require dogs to be spayed or neutered, although it may limit who your dog is allowed to socialize with during their stay.”laureloakfarm.net/faqs.php
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“We require that new customers schedule a Meet and Greet with their pup so that we can assess the dogs level of socialization and get to know them before he or she comes for their first stay.”laureloakfarm.net/faqs.php
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We need to have a copy of the veterinary vaccination record, paper or electronic.”laureloakfarm.net/faqs.php
Operations3 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“We have 7 turf yards so that we are able to provide boarding for dogs of all temperaments, not just the social butterflies.”laureloakfarm.net/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“We encourage prospective customers to come and tour our facility. Tours are offered by reservation any day between 9AM and 2PM.”laureloakfarm.net/faqs.php
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“The charge for kennel provided meals is $2.00 per meal for small dogs (under 40 lbs.) and $3.00 for large dogs.”laureloakfarm.net/faqs.php
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.2ExcellentDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
friendly staff 20daycare 13dog boarding 12caring staff 7grooming 6clean facility 5safe environment 3committed staff 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation with 72 hours notice; $50 fee inside that windowStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- 3-night minimum for Thanksgiving and ChristmasStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Photos and videos posted to Facebook through the day (not guaranteed daily)Stated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- No breed is restricted from boarding, daycare or groomingStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Spay/neuter not required, though it may limit play groups; females in heat not acceptedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | $28/day | Archived page, 2019-12-14 |
| 2020 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2020-09-26 |
| 2021 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2021-09-23 |
| 2022 | — | $32/day | Archived page, 2022-05-24 |
| 2023 | — | $34/day | Archived page, 2023-03-30 |
| 2024 | — | $36/day | Archived page, 2024-09-18 |
| Now | — | $40/day | Their website, 2026-09-07 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- CLT · Charlotte Douglas
- 10.6 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
16219 Youngblood Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278
14.6 miles from downtown Charlotte · Palisades · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Laurel Oak Farm Dog Kennel
What services does Laurel Oak Farm Dog Kennel offer?
Laurel Oak Farm Dog Kennel is listed as a pet boarding service in Charlotte, NC, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Laurel Oak Farm Dog Kennel charge?
Its website lists daycare at $40 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Laurel Oak Farm Dog Kennel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Laurel Oak Farm Dog Kennel?
Laurel Oak Farm Dog Kennel's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-07). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Laurel Oak Farm Dog Kennel compare with other Charlotte facilities?
It ranks #113 of 166 in the Charlotte index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 105 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Laurel Oak Farm Dog Kennel, Charlotte, NC. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/laurel-oak-farm-dog-kennel/Similar places near Charlotte
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