Yarwood Kennels

★ 4.9 · 42 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Mechanicsburg, OH
Yarwood Kennels, Mechanicsburg
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 42 reviews · top 23% in Columbus
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
42 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#35 of 163 in Columbus
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published4 of 27From their website, 2026-10-19

Yarwood Kennels is a pet boarding in Mechanicsburg, OH, offering boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 42 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #35 of 163 in Columbus. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis

Key facts

Services
Boarding
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Columbus
#35 of 163
Google rating
★4.9 (42)
From downtown
29.1 mi
Profile claimed on Google
No

Policies & requirements

4/27

4 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccinations are required DHPP , RABIES & BORDETELLA (kennel cough)”yarwoodkennels.com/
Operations3 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Owners Live on Property”yarwoodkennels.com/
Time out of their roomPlaytime every 2 hours, 9 playtimes daily
Their words
“PLAYTIME EVERY 2 HOURS 9 Playtimes Each Day”yarwoodkennels.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Climate Controlled Kennels”yarwoodkennels.com/
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot 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

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★39
4 ★1
3 ★1
2 ★1
1 ★0
★ 4.90Google average
42reviews behind the score
★ 4.73Columbus average

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

dog care 7kennel 3caring staff 3friendly staff 3cleanliness 2safety 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

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
7 AM–7 PM
Sun
7 AM–7 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

Location

8499 Davisson Rd, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044

29.1 miles from downtown Columbus · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Yarwood Kennels

What services does Yarwood Kennels offer?
Yarwood Kennels is listed as a pet boarding service in Mechanicsburg, OH, offering boarding.
How much does Yarwood Kennels charge?
We did not find a published rate on Yarwood Kennels's website when we checked it (2026-10-19); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Columbus median published boarding rate is $43/night across 66 facilities.
What vaccines does Yarwood Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Yarwood Kennels?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Yarwood Kennels compare with other Columbus facilities?
It ranks #35 of 163 in the Columbus index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 42 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Yarwood Kennels, Mechanicsburg, OH. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/columbus-oh/yarwood-kennels/

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