Pet groomer · East Boston, MA
The Doggy Port
★★★★½ 4.6 from 204 Google reviews · #5 of 19 in Boston by score
GroomingDaycareDog walkingPet sittingGroomer
9.2DogDnB Score
What The Doggy Port 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.
3 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-09. 24 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccination Requirements: All overnight guests must have up-to-date DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccinations.”thedoggyport.com/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
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 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 updatesYes
Their words
“Enjoy tailored service, daily photos, and updates, keeping your pup happy and you, informed!”thedoggyport.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
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“We supply bedding, blankets, and bowls for food and water. Please leave these items at home. All dry food must be pre-measured by meal, and wet food may remain in its original can.”thedoggyport.com/
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
nail trimming ×13goldendoodle groom ×6doggy daycare ×5boarding ×5gentle groomer ×4clean look ×2easy scheduling ×2excited dog ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
87% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 10% gave 1–2 stars.