Dog day care center · Boston, MA

Boston Paws

★★★★½ 4.3 from 66 Google reviews · #14 of 19 in Boston by score

DaycareDedicated facility

8.8DogDnB Score

What Boston Paws publishes

We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.

5 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-09. 22 not stated on the site.
Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
These records must include proof of the following vaccinations/treatment for; rabies, parvovirus, distemper, bordatella, heartworm, fleas, and ticks.bostonpaw.com/liabilty_waiver_&_service_aggreement.html
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
EVALUATION OF DOG PRIOR TO SERVICE Every new dog must be evaluated by Boston Paws prior to any service.bostonpaw.com/liabilty_waiver_&_service_aggreement.html
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
I must furnish my dog's complete veterinary records to Boston Paws.bostonpaw.com/liabilty_waiver_&_service_aggreement.html
Operations
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our professionally trained staff is always here to train, exercise, and love your dog. Your dog is never left unattended or alone. We even have sleep supervisors overnight.bostonpaw.com/hotel.html
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 the kennelNot 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
Climate controlNot 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
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
Owners must bring food for your dog. This will avoid changes in the dog's diet, which can lead to increased stress and stomach issues.bostonpaw.com/hotel.html
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-09. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.

What reviewers mention

caring staff ×9grooming ×8walk ×4nail clipping ×3trustworthy staff ×3doggy daycare ×3dog happiness ×2kindness ×2

Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.

Rating breakdown

550
44
32
24
16

76% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 15% gave 1–2 stars.

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.

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