Mine has been going to kennels when we go away from an early age of 6 months as i wanted him to get use to it at a early age. He doesnt really show any worries about going other than passing the police dogs at the exit as they go nuts. Apart from that they have said hes well behaved comes for a cuddle and a brush and eats everything they offer. Most kennels offer a food thats easy digestible for most dogs even with a sensitive tum. If you dont want to swap his food you can take his to the kennel but they dont lower the price. The quote for the price is around the average. My dog always comes home happy and well brushed. I havent in the 8 years had one problem and he goes twice a year.