On Franktown Road outside Ottawa, Matthews Kennels has built a perfect 5.0 rating anchored by a remarkable fifteen-plus year client relationship described in at least one detailed review, with the reviewer noting every single stay across that extended period, spanning several different dogs over the years, has been a genuinely great experience without exception. That kind of sustained, multi-dog, multi-decade trust represents one of the strongest possible signals of consistent quality a boarding kennel can demonstrate.
Owner Deb draws particularly warm, specific praise across multiple reviews, with one client explicitly unable to thank her and the staff enough, describing a rare and valuable balance of serious professionalism paired with genuine personal warmth toward both the dogs and their owners. Extra-large breeds receive successful, well-communicated care according to at least one detailed review: an owner describes boarding two XL-breed dogs for roughly ten days, receiving regular updates including video and photos throughout, describing communication as excellent and the kennels themselves as clearly very well maintained.
Staff temperament draws consistently strong praise as well, with one reviewer describing every team member as extremely friendly and patient, maintaining a very high standard of care that ensures every dog has a comfortable, positive stay regardless of size or temperament. Another reviewer simply states this represents the best boarding experience they’ve ever had for their dog, describing the team’s care as genuinely exceptional throughout.
The consistency across reviews, an extraordinary fifteen-plus year client relationship spanning multiple dogs, successful, well-documented care for extra-large breeds specifically, and universally warm praise for owner Deb’s personal involvement, suggests Matthews Kennels has built exceptional, sustained trust through consistently excellent care over a genuinely long operating history.
For Doggy Deets users, Matthews Kennels stands out as an exceptionally trusted choice near Ottawa, backed by a perfect rating and remarkable multi-decade client loyalty, particularly well suited to extra-large breeds given demonstrated success with XL dogs specifically.
