A Dog's Day Away, Daycare for Small Dogs

★ 4.9 · 51 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Holbrook, MA
A Dog's Day Away, Daycare for Small Dogs, Holbrook
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 51 reviews · top 14% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
51 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#44 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$40 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $40
Source
A Dog's Day Away, Daycare for Small Dogs’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Half Day $32 6 Hours or Less Full Day $40”
Open their price page ↗

A Dog's Day Away, Daycare for Small Dogs is a dog daycare in Holbrook, MA, offering daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 51 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #44 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists daycare from $40 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
Daycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$40/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#44 of 352
Google rating
★4.9 (51)
From downtown
14.0 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

9/27

9 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“all owners must provide proof of spay/neuter and up to date vaccinations for Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella.”adogsdayaway.com/
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed or neutered by seven months of age.”adogsdayaway.com/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Dogs must pass our evaluation process.”adogsdayaway.com/faqs
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“all owners must provide proof of spay/neuter and up to date vaccinations”adogsdayaway.com/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“All of our staff are pet CPR and first aid certified.”adogsdayaway.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“the dogs have all day access to our fenced in yard that overlooks acres of peaceful woods.”adogsdayaway.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our playroom is climate controlled”adogsdayaway.com/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“A report card will be available on ProPet, our client portal, at the end of their appointment.”adogsdayaway.com/faqs
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Click on the Book Now button and then choose New Daycare Reservation.”adogsdayaway.com/faqs
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot 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

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★49
4 ★0
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★1
★ 4.90Google average
51reviews behind the score
★ 4.62Boston average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

caring staff 22small dog daycare 8photoshoots 6monthly photo shoots 5exhausted dogs 4birthday parties 4cockapoo care 2small dog friendly 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Who they take & how they care

Minimum age
Daycare: dogs must be at least 3 months oldStated on their website
Breed & size limits
Dogs must be under 30 lbs; adult weight 30 lbs or lessStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2023—$36/dayArchived page, 2023-12-10
2024—$36/dayArchived page, 2024-04-15
2025—$38/dayArchived page, 2025-07-07
Now—$40/dayTheir website, 2026-09-09

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–7 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

BOS · Boston Logan
13.8 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

440 Weymouth St, Holbrook, MA 02343

14.0 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about A Dog's Day Away, Daycare for Small Dogs

What services does A Dog's Day Away, Daycare for Small Dogs offer?
A Dog's Day Away, Daycare for Small Dogs is listed as a dog day care center in Holbrook, MA, offering daycare.
How much does A Dog's Day Away, Daycare for Small Dogs charge?
Its website lists daycare at $40 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does A Dog's Day Away, Daycare for Small Dogs require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at A Dog's Day Away, Daycare for Small Dogs?
A Dog's Day Away, Daycare for Small Dogs's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does A Dog's Day Away, Daycare for Small Dogs compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #44 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 51 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

A Dog's Day Away, Daycare for Small Dogs, Holbrook, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/a-dog-s-day-away-daycare-for-small-dogs/

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