Dog day care center · Boston, MA
The Urban Hound Dog Grooming, Hotel & Daycare
★★★★½ 4.5 from 90 Google reviews · #9 of 19 in Boston by score
DaycareDedicated facility
9.1DogDnB Score
What The Urban Hound Dog Grooming, Hotel & Daycare 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.
14 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-09. 13 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Stay requires a veterinarian certificate indicating proof of vaccinations for distemper, rabies, parvovirus, *canine influenza and six month bordatella for at least 7 days prior to boarding.”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Bordetella lead time7 days before arrival
Their words
“Stay requires a veterinarian certificate indicating proof of vaccinations for distemper, rabies, parvovirus, *canine influenza and six month bordatella for at least 7 days prior to boarding.”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“A clean fecal float is also required, and must have been performed in the past 6 months.”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Dogs over 6 months MUST be spayed or neutered. Dogs over 6 months that are not spayed or neutered will not be allowed in the facility.”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“We require a temperament test and THREE full days of daycare prior to booking a boarding reservation with us for all new clients”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“The Urban Hound requires proof that the following are up to date before any dog can attend daycare”urbanhounds.com/services/puppy-dog-daycare-services-in-boston/
Operations
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Although we are here 24 hours a day, our lobby is not open 24 hours a day for the safety and well being of our staff and overnight guests.”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup size15 dogs
Their words
“Personal Attention: A small group of up to 15 dogs ensures personalized care”urbanhounds.com/services/puppy-dog-daycare-services-in-boston/
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“Playtime: Indoor and outdoor play, with access to a kiddie pool and hose in the warmer months! Rest Areas: Crates and private rooms for naps and quiet time”urbanhounds.com/services/puppy-dog-daycare-services-in-boston/
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennel30-60 minutes of outdoor/indoor play, 60-90 minutes of crate downtime (puppy daycare)
Their words
“Playtime: 30-60 minutes of outdoor and indoor play with toys and other dogs Downtime: 60-90 minutes of crate time to reinforce crate training”urbanhounds.com/services/puppy-dog-daycare-services-in-boston/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“they will NOT be allowed in the daycare and you will be charged for a day of solo play/walks.”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
HousingSuite
Their words
“luxury sleep suites all combine to create the most exclusive, state-of-the art dog care facility on the East Coast”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“two indoor playparks and 1,000 square feet of outdoor play space”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
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
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“We use Gingr to manage our hotel and daycare reservations.”urbanhounds.com/about/meet-our-team/
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 ×8walks ×6dog grooming ×5fur ×5loving staff ×3phone ×3responsive staff ×2communication ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
87% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 11% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.