What is Dog Daycare?
Dog daycare, is a service that takes care of your dog during the day. Dog daycare services are typically offered during regular working hours; Monday – Friday “9-to-5”. This service allows dogs to, most importantly, relieve themselves, but also offers an opportunity for socialization, mental stimulation, and to get lots of exercise.
Living near a major city can present challenges for dog owners, especially those where everyone in the household either works or attends school during the week. Newton, MA is just outside of Boston’s western border town by-laws are quite strict for dog ownership and dog daycare businesses. If you live in Newton, MA or just outside, you may be frustrated with in your search to find a trustworthy daycare option for your dog that is accepting new clients. To help you out, we pulled this list together that features all dog daycare business that are either operating in Newton or that provides residential pick-up and drop-off services to residents of the city. The list below will provide the basic info you need to help you choose the right daycare in Newton.
Here’s the list:
The Dog Scoop
(Not accepting new daycare clients until the “Fall at earliest” per phone call on 4/28)
- 216 Webster St. West Newton, MA 02465
- Phone: (617) 244-8944
- Website: thedogscoop.com
- Daycare cost: $35
- No at-home pick-up and drop-off services offered
- More info:
- Indoor facility with a small fenced-in outdoor area
- Services offered: daycare, grooming, boarding, walks
- Local owner-run business
Tail Waggerz
(Not accepting new daycare clients on website as of 4/28)
- 217 California St. Newton, MA 02458
- Phone: (617) 340-2163
- Website: tailwaggerzpetcare.com
- Daycare cost: $41
- No at-home pick-up and drop-off services offered
- More info:
- Indoor facility with a small fenced-in outdoor area
- Services offered: daycare, grooming, boarding
- Local owner-run business
Modern Mutts
(Accepting new daycare clients – enroll today!)
- Dog Park: 191 Newton St. Newton Corner, MA 02135
- Phone: (617) 340-9709
- Website: modern-mutts.com
- Daycare $39 half day / $49 full day
- Pick-up and drop-off at your home is included in the price for Newton residents
- More info:
- Large fenced-in outdoor dog park
- Services offered: half-day and full-day daycare, boarding
- Local owner-run business
Pooch Hotel – Newton Location
(Accepting new daycare clients)
- 285 Newtonville Ave., Newton, MA 02460
- Phone: (617) 332-3503
- Website: poochhotel.com/locations/newton/
- Daycare cost: $45
- No at-home pick-up and drop-off services offered
- More info:
- Indoor-only daycare space in Newton / kennel style facility
- Services offered: daycare, boarding, grooming, training
- Chain business owned by Petco
Outside of Newton, but provides at-home pick-up and drop-off daycare service to residents of parts of Newton
Big Dog Walkin’
(Accepting new daycare clients)
- 162 Chestnut Hill Ave. Brighton, MA
- Phone: (617) 787-2364
- Web: bigdogwalkinllc.com
- Daycare cost: $40 – transportation is $10 each way. Extra $15 charge to go to outdoor dog park.
- Services parts of Newton for at-home pick-up and drop-off for $10 extra each way
- More info:
- Indoor-only facility with option to add a public dog park visit for $15 extra
- Service offered: walking, daycare, boarding, let-outs, baths
- Local owner-run business
The Dog Scoop
(Not accepting new daycare clients until the “Fall at earliest” per phone call on 4/28)
- 216 Webster St. West Newton, MA 02465
- Phone: (617) 244-8944
- Website: thedogscoop.com
- Daycare cost: $35
- No at-home pick-up and drop-off services offered
- More info:
- Indoor facility with a small fenced-in outdoor area
- Services offered: daycare, grooming, boarding, walks
- Local owner-run business
Tail Waggerz
(Not accepting new daycare clients on website as of 4/28)
- 217 California St. Newton, MA 02458
- Phone: (617) 340-2163
- Website: tailwaggerzpetcare.com
- Daycare cost: $41
- No at-home pick-up and drop-off services offered
- More info:
- Indoor facility with a small fenced-in outdoor area
- Services offered: daycare, grooming, boarding
- Local owner-run business
Modern Mutts
(Accepting new daycare clients – enroll today!)
- Dog Park: 191 Newton St. Newton Corner, MA 02135
- Phone: (617) 340-9709
- Website: modern-mutts.com
- Daycare $39 half day / $49 full day
- Pick-up and drop-off at your home is included in the price for Newton residents
- More info:
- Large fenced-in outdoor dog park
- Services offered: half-day and full-day daycare, boarding
- Local owner-run business
Pooch Hotel – Newton Location
(Accepting new daycare clients)
- 285 Newtonville Ave., Newton, MA 02460
- Phone: (617) 332-3503
- Website: poochhotel.com/locations/newton/
- Daycare cost: $45
- No at-home pick-up and drop-off services offered
- More info:
- Indoor-only daycare space in Newton / kennel style facility
- Services offered: daycare, boarding, grooming, training
- Chain business owned by Petco
Outside of Newton, but provides at-home pick-up and drop-off daycare service to residents of parts of Newton
Big Dog Walkin’
(Accepting new daycare clients)
- 162 Chestnut Hill Ave. Brighton, MA
- Phone: (617) 787-2364
- Web: bigdogwalkinllc.com
- Daycare cost: $40 – transportation is $10 each way. Extra $15 charge to go to outdoor dog park.
- Services parts of Newton for at-home pick-up and drop-off for $10 extra each way
- More info:
- Indoor-only facility with option to add a public dog park visit for $15 extra
- Service offered: walking, daycare, boarding, let-outs, baths
- Local owner-run business
