Dog day care center · Boston, MA
Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa Boston
★★★★½ 4.6 from 933 Google reviews · #5 of 19 in Boston by score
DaycareTrainingBoardingGroomingDedicated facility
9.2DogDnB Score
What Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa Boston 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.
12 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-09. 15 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All doggie daycare guests are required to show proof of current Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccines (MA – a six month booster must be administered).”reddogpetresort.com/daycare/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 7 months
Their words
“We require all dogs seven (7) months and older to be spayed or neutered in order to participate in our doggie daycare program.”reddogpetresort.com/faqs/
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“All dogs are required to complete an evaluation before being placed in a play group.”reddogpetresort.com/faqs/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Updated vaccine records must be received at least 48 hours prior to your pet's scheduled arrival date.”reddogpetresort.com/policies/
Operations
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
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 byActivity and level
Their words
“Our Doggie Daycare program is where dogs are grouped by activity level and interaction with other dogs”reddogpetresort.com/faqs/
Time out of the kennel4 potty breaks outside each day
Their words
“Lots of love and attention 24/7 care 2-3 meals per day as instructed by their owners Water freshened throughout the day 4 potty breaks outside each day”reddogpetresort.com/faqs/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“to play in our indoor/outdoor play areas”reddogpetresort.com/faqs/
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
“All guests receive a report card when checking-out from Red Dog”reddogpetresort.com/faqs/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“Tours are given by appointment only Monday-Saturday.”reddogpetresort.com/faqs/
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessVeterinarian on call
Their words
“With our trusted on-site veterinary partners, Boston Animal Hospital, just steps away, you can feel confident your pup is safe, happy, and well cared for.”reddogpetresort.com/boston/
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“Red Dog will administer the medication as it is directed on the original container. ... Please note there will be an additional charge for administering all medications.”reddogpetresort.com/faqs/
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“MoeGo has launched at all Red Dog locations”reddogpetresort.com/moego-faqs/
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
grooming ×36cat boarding ×8anxious dogs ×4daycare evaluation ×3puppy playcare ×2exhausted dog ×2elderly dog care ×2vet next door ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
82% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 7% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.