Northwind Kennels

★ 4.2 · 129 Google reviews·Boarding facility·Bedford, NY
Northwind Kennels, Bedford
Boarding
Dogs Away score8.6 /10Very good · 129 reviews · top 95% in New York
Sources
Behind the 8.6
Reviews read
129 on Google
Average stars
4.20 ★
Rank
#568 of 642 in New York
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$40 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $40
Source
Northwind Kennels’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Boarding Rates Dogs $40-$47 per night based on the size of your dog and special care needs.”
Open their price page ↗

Northwind Kennels is a boarding facility in Bedford, NY, offering boarding. It scores 8.6/10 (very good) from 129 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars — #568 of 642 in New York. Its website lists boarding from $40–$47 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.

Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingGroomingTraining Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$40–$47/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in New York
#568 of 642
Google rating
★4.2 (129)
From downtown
37.9 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

6/27

6 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-09. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Operations6 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“Playtime $20.00 per 30 minutes of one-on-one outdoor playtime with kennel staff.”northwindkennelsny.com/boarding-rates-2/
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Your dog will have his own indoor room attached to a private outdoor run.”northwindkennelsny.com/take-a-tour/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Your dog will have his own indoor room attached to a private outdoor run.”northwindkennelsny.com/take-a-tour/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“We welcome all pet owners to visit Northwind Kennels and take a private tour of our facility. To schedule a tour, call us at 914.234.3771.”northwindkennelsny.com/take-a-tour/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“It is especially important to bring your own food if your dog has any special dietary needs. Should you forget to bring food, we do keep an adequate stock of dog food at the kennel.”northwindkennelsny.com/boarding-dog-northwind-first-time/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“NEW! Online Booking for your Pet”northwindkennelsny.com/
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot 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 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
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

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

8.6Very goodDogs Away score
5 ★94
4 ★10
3 ★1
2 ★2
1 ★22
★ 4.20Google average
129reviews behind the score
★ 4.67New York 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

animal rescue 6cocker spaniel 6kitten adoption 4experienced owner 4cat care 4happy dog 4puppy adoption 3adoption process 3

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

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Boards cats in large show crates with shelving and kitty condosStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2019$32–$42/night—Archived page, 2019-12-11
2020$32–$42/night—Archived page, 2020-11-24
2021$32–$42/night—Archived page, 2021-07-31
Now$40–$47/night—Their website, 2026-10-27

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Tue
9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Wed
9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Thu
9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Fri
9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Sat
9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Sun
11 AM–4 PM

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

For travelers

LGA · LaGuardia
31 mi
JFK · New York JFK
38.7 mi
EWR · Newark Liberty
44.1 mi
Weekday hours span
9:30 AM – 5:30 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

402 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY 10506

37.9 miles from downtown New York · Get directions

Questions about Northwind Kennels

What services does Northwind Kennels offer?
Northwind Kennels is listed as a kennel in Bedford, NY, offering boarding.
How much does Northwind Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $40–$47 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The New York median published boarding rate is $74/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Northwind Kennels?
Northwind Kennels's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-09). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Northwind Kennels compare with other New York facilities?
It ranks #568 of 642 in the New York index by Dogs Away score (8.6/10, very good), based on 129 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars.

Cite this record

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

Northwind Kennels, Bedford, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/northwind-kennels/

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