Dog day care center · Boston, MA

Harbor Hounds

★★★★★ 4.9 from 57 Google reviews · #2 of 19 in Boston by score

DaycareGroomingPet sittingDedicated facility

9.6DogDnB Score

What Harbor Hounds 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.

9 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-09. 18 not stated on the site.
Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
All dogs must be up-to-date on the following vaccinations: Rabies Distemper Kennel Cough (Bordetella)www.theharborhounds.com/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
Must have had a clear fecal exam within last 6 months, including Giardia Elisa testwww.theharborhounds.com/
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
Every dog must be evaluated by Harbor Hounds prior to participating in any activity.www.theharborhounds.com/
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Operations
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
Hours MONDAY-FRIDAY 7a-7p Drop offs between 7a-10awww.theharborhounds.com/
Staff-to-dog ratio1:10 staff to dogs
Their words
We have a 1:10 staff to dog ratio and all of our staff is trained in dog behavior, safe play, and health.www.theharborhounds.com/
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 playOffered
Their words
I understand certain "activities" that my dog may participate in, including walks, playgroups, daycare, boarding, one-on-one play, movement within and outside the facilitywww.theharborhounds.com/
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
Outdoor Area 1,000 sq. outdoor area with a 7 ft. wooden fence, accompanied by a raised up deck area and pools!www.theharborhounds.com/
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
Pictures Keep up with us on our social media accounts to see daily pictures and videoswww.theharborhounds.com/
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityWaitlist
Their words
OUR DAYCARE PROGRAM IS FULL. Please fill out a form to be placed on our waitlist!www.theharborhounds.com/
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 ×14socialization ×4safe environment ×4exceptional care ×3social media updates ×3training ×3outdoor space ×3exhausted dogs ×2

Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.

Rating breakdown

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11

96% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 2% 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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