Aintree Kennel

★ 4.7 · 83 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Boxford, MA
Aintree Kennel, Boxford
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 83 reviews · top 38% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
83 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#126 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published7 of 27From their website, 2026-10-20

Aintree Kennel is a dog daycare in Boxford, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 83 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #126 of 352 in Boston. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP · Not required: Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoardingGrooming
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#126 of 352
Google rating
★4.7 (83)
From downtown
25.3 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

7/27

7 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP · Not required: Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“For Dogs: Rabies and Distemper are required. Bordetella (For Canine/Kennel cough) is optional, but vaccination must done at least 2 weeks prior to Boarding or Training.”aintreekennel.com/directions%2C-faqs
Bordetella lead time14 days before arrival
Their words
“Bordetella (For Canine/Kennel cough) is optional, but vaccination must done at least 2 weeks prior to Boarding or Training.”aintreekennel.com/directions%2C-faqs
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Owners Mel and Jan Jackson live on site.”aintreekennel.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our spacious facility is climate controlled, with air conditioned runs”aintreekennel.com/
Administers medicationYes, including injections
Their words
“We can administer all vet prescribed medications and shots while your pet is with us.”aintreekennel.com/directions%2C-faqs
FeedingHouse food by default
Their words
“For dogs we provide Canidae All Life Stages, a high-quality food in a chicken and rice formula. ... we will feed what you provide but we ask that you bag out each meal.”aintreekennel.com/directions%2C-faqs
AvailabilityWaitlist
Their words
“Prospective clients should call to schedule an initial trial, and get on the wait list.”aintreekennel.com/day-care
Show 20 policies not 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
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 their roomNot 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
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
Online bookingNot 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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★71
4 ★6
3 ★2
2 ★1
1 ★3
★ 4.70Google average
83reviews 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

friendly staff 11puppy class 4trainer 4kind staff 4obedience class 3anxious dogs 2cat grooming 2email support 2

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

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Has boarded dogs and cats since 1976Stated on their website

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

Hours

Mon
7 AM–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
8 AM–5 PM
Sun
3–6 PM

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

For travelers

BOS · Boston Logan
25 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 6 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

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

Location

5 Washington St, Boxford, MA 01921

25.3 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Aintree Kennel

What services does Aintree Kennel offer?
Aintree Kennel is listed as a dog day care center in Boxford, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Aintree Kennel charge?
We did not find a published rate on Aintree Kennel's website when we checked it (2026-10-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Boston median published boarding rate is $70/night across 78 facilities.
What vaccines does Aintree Kennel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP · Not required: Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Aintree Kennel?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Aintree Kennel compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #126 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 83 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

Aintree Kennel, Boxford, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/aintree-kennel/

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