The Farm at Natchez Trace

The Farm at Natchez Trace is AMAZING. They saved the day this past weekend when our arrangements for our dog fell through at the last minute. An hour before we were leaving to go out of town, I called the Farm and they were able to make accommodations for us. The staff members we spoke with were so kind and understanding, and I felt 100% comfortable leaving my fur baby in their hands (this is huge considering this was my dog’s first time boarding and I am an overprotective dog mom!).
He stayed for a total of three nights, and I called twice to check on him. Both times, the ladies I spoke to took the time to give me a detailed update on how he was doing. It was evident that the caretakers had written careful notes on every aspect of his stay, and they made me feel welcome to call any time. When it was finally time to pick him up, the checkout process was smooth and efficient and my dog came out wagging and smiling. He came home worn out from having so much fun and slept like a baby the entire day — this is rare for my high energy husky!
Overall, I was very impressed with our experience at the Farm. Yes, it is pricey and a bit out of the way, but it is more than worth it to have peace of mind that your fur baby is being taken care of around the clock by experienced caretakers who truly have your pet’s best interest in mind. We will definitely be back soon!

We board our dogs at the Farm for several reasons. Vickie and the staff are extremely professional and knowledgeable. They are very well trained in dog behavior. Our older dog is very anxious about boarding with some separation anxiety and they agreed to take her without hesitation. We were unsure how she would behave being boarded. A lot of places make you do a behavior and temperament test before you can board but the farm staff has the knowledge skill set to be able to manage any type of dog and any issues they may have which most places don’t. Our dog also doesn’t like to play with other dogs much anymore now that she’s older so we like that she will not have to go out with the other dogs during the day and she gets lots of one on one attention. They have a great property out there and the pups get to go on some great nature walks. They always send us updates on how they are doing and a report card when we pick them up. We never worry about them being safe and well cared for and we are so grateful they are here!

We have boarded our puppy twice at The Farm. On our second stay, we had a very negative experience. The social director, Vickie Brown, who monitors the group plays and sends photos of such, was on vacation, so part of our paid package was not even fulfilled. That was sad, as there was no one designated to take her place, and we look forward to getting a glimpse of our boy when we’re away and missing him. But more alarming was that after a five night stay, our otherwise adjusted boy has come home skittish, fearful, winces at the touch, and cowers.
Our puppy is six months old, completely house trained, obedient to basic commands and generally a «perfect pup». We were told by Elizabeth when phoning to check up on him mid-​stay, that he «had several accidents in his pen» but was eating normally and enjoying play time. We chalked this up to nerves, a different schedule, anxiety, etc.
However, he came home and shows us gut wrenching signs of having been in some way, abused, we think surrounding one or more of his «accidents». A pet parent can only assume that there was some negligence involved. Of course we can’t prove it. But we will NEVER board our pup here again!

Our furbaby trots in to The Farm at Natchez Trace for boarding with her tail up and wagging.
Each staff member greets her by name ~ they really get to know & love the pets in their care. Meds are administered carefully, they keep a chart of notes from every walk (pee & poops are notated), chart whether your pet has eaten & how much, when they administered any necessary medications, how your dog seems (sad, tired, happy), AND they take pictures of your baby and send you postcards with adorable captions.
OH, and Jo’s retail store has the best selection of wonderful, quality pet products I have ever seen! She will also special order any product you are interested in that they don’t carry yet. Every employee I have ever met exceeded my expectation of service ~ going above and beyond seems to be their mantra!
Special shouts of appreciation to Sandra (Reservations), Vickie (Pet Concierge), Cogie (Guest Services), JO (Retail) and all the fantastic front desk staff (Melissa, Jessica, Amy, Heather, Paige, etc) AND all the amazing dudes raising $ for animal rescue during Movember (check out their mustaches!).
Kudos to owner Linda — I recommend The Farm to every pet owner in the area I meet. You have a beautiful vision for pet boarding, and you deliver it! We are so grateful we found The Farm ;)

Best place in town to board a cat, no contest.
We had to leave town before we had found a home for a little stray cat, and The Farm seemed to be the best option for us. Though it’s out past Loveless Café and not exactly cheap, we wanted to be sure our cat would be comfy while we were out of town. It was ABSOLUTELY worth it. Their website doesn’t do it justice, the cat house is bordered with spacious multi-​level «cat condos» with windows looking outside and into the cat house main room.
We just got the standard package for little Frank, which included unlimited dry food, wet food 3x a day, a treat at the end of the day, and petting and exercise time.
Staff was fantastic and we felt like we were leaving him in good hands. They sent us a collage of photos of Frank playing halfway through his time there, and when we went to pick him up, he didn’t want to leave!
I would recommend this place to anyone looking to board a cat, and I’m sure based on the facilities that it is equally great for a dog.

I wanted to update my review of The Farm at Natchez Trace because they deserve an update and a «bump» back to the top of my review lists.
The Farm is still the première place to both board and send your dog (because I don’t own cats I will not comment on their Cat-​erie, but they do have one for you cat lovers who need to board) in the Nashville and surrounding suburbs areas.
The location of The Farm in my review below needs a little updating too, because I now know much more clearly where they are located. If you take Highway 100 to the southwest and pass Loveless Café about 6 miles later you will come to the intersection of 100 and Hwy. 96. Take the left on Hwy 96, and The Farm will be on your right about a mile or two down Hwy. 96 from the intersection of 96 and 100.
The front of house, back of house, and daycare staff are all excellent. I would continue to recommend that first time users take the tour of the facility that they offer and let them demonstrate to you how they communicate between shifts (white boards outside every dog’s room) and how they care for your dog (s). I truly think that you will be inspired by how awesome the facility and the care are.
The sheer size of the play area is a dream for large and small breed dogs alike, but it is especially great for those of you (like me) with large breed sporting dogs that really need room to run. The Farm provides a great place to do so.
The single dog price for daycare is on par with the places you will find in town, and like about 75% of the other daycares in Nashville The Farm does not provide a second dog discount. I would knock them a star for this, but it seems to be the trend in Nashville to not provide the multi-​dog discount (which is a shame because it was the norm in Cincinnati to always have a discount for more than one dog).
I strongly recommend that you drive — even if it is 30 minutes out of the way — out to The Farm to, at a minimum, board your dog every time you go out of town. I’m not saying you have to drive that far out of your way for daily daycare… but you really should for boarding.

My mini Schnauzer Laynee ABSOLUTELY LOVES IT THERE! I had taken her during a friends wedding and not only was I given a tour of the entire complex, but I was shown exactly where Laynee would be staying. I received pictures and a full report of her stay and it was obvious that she was having a WONDERFUL time. Unfortunately, they were completely booked during Thanksgiving so I had to take her to another place in town. When I picked her up she was dirty, shaking, and obviously very scared. When I pick her up from The Farm, she is always so happy and its obvious that everyone has taken care and loved her. I don’t know why anyone in the greater Nashville area would go anywhere else.

I have an amazing fur-​baby. What is that, you ask? It’s my sweet little girl pug, Banjo, whom I adore like a child. Sometimes my lil’ fur-​baby cannot travel with my husband and me, and I don’t always like to inconvenience my friends (even though they all love Banj’ and fight over her). There was one time in particular that I knew we had to board her. She had broken her foot in four places as a puppy. Yes, four. My husband and I had a work trip and we were going to be out of town for a week. We searched tirelessly for a reasonably priced Pet Resort to watch her, but because of her bum foot, no one would take her. So… we gave in, and went to check out the «expensive place.» Any boy am I glad we did — so was Banjo! I forgot to mention, this trip was… the next day! So we were in a bind!
The Farm is literally just that — an old Farm hidden off of 96 in Franklin! It’s gorgeous, and so peaceful upon arrival. The main house is so nice — when you walk in, it’s almost as if you’re entering a real, human hotel — with a gift shop and everything. ;) The staff was very welcoming, and all wanted a chance to hold our crippled lil’ girl. They passed her around as we toured the incredible facility. The rooms are plenty big for the dogs, you can bring your own toys and treats, but they can provide some as well, packages include nature walks (which she couldn’t do for obvious reasons), creek play, cuddles, etc. They also track EVERYTHING they do with your pup outside of their room on a white board. It’s all very impressive, and quite meticulous.
The prices begin at $ 58 a night (for 1 dog, and a 20% discount if you bring 2, etc.). You can also do add on’s like extra cuddles, night time brushing, extra treats, etc. We got Banjo extra cuddles because she couldn’t do the walks, or creek play. This may seem steep compared to other Pet Resorts, but it is well worth it. See below!
— PCSA certified management and staff
— 24-​hour professional on-​site care
— Veterinarian on call ²⁴⁄₇
— American Red Cross Pet First Aid certified management and staff
— Certified Master Groomer
— Daily monitoring charts for all guests
— 52,000 sq.ft. of fenced grass play fields
— Large courtyard playground
— Barn & shady barnyard for indoor/​outdoor play
— Creek-​side nature trail
— Top quality raised bedding for dogs
— Cozy «hide-​away» bedding for cats
— Premium foods
— All-​natural, signature biscuits hand-​made by our chef
–100% fresh air HVAC and ventilation systems for optimum health, odor, and climate control
— 24-​hour monitored smoke and fire alarm system
Among many other things! :) They’re truly quality people, at a quality pet resort.
A member of the staff actually came to the Farm EARLY, I’m talking well before the sun came up, to meet me since I had a flight to catch. That was above and beyond. VONNA, a Farm employee, was AMAZING. She and awesome employee SHARON took special care of Banjo and sent us updates, as we were always wondering how she was doing! We also got a cute postcard (via email) «from Banjo» and the staff, telling us how much she was enjoying herself. It was precious.
Yes, it’s expensive, but your fur-​baby will thank you! And… you’ll have peace of mind when you’re away. To me, that’s totally worth it.
ps-​they have a guest rewards program now… ask for details when you visit!

We couldn’t be happier with the way the Farm takes care of our pets. Our dogs (we have four) love going to the Farm and the staff treat them like family.
I know they really care about all the animals in their care — but especially those that have special needs. I wouldn’t think of letting our dogs stay anywhere else.