Barn Dog Daycamp

★ 4.8 · 70 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Essex, MA
Barn Dog Daycamp, Essex
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 70 reviews · top 26% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.5
Reviews read
70 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#85 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$39 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $39
Source
Barn Dog Daycamp’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Full Day $39 Half Day $30 2 Dogs Full Day $74”
Open their price page ↗

Barn Dog Daycamp is a dog daycare in Essex, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 70 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #85 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists daycare from $39 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoardingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$39/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#85 of 352
Google rating
★4.8 (70)
From downtown
23.1 mi
Additional dog
2 dogs full day $74
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

3/27

3 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.

Operations3 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“someone is on the property 24/7 for boarders in case of emergency”barndog.com/aboutus
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Our 4,500 square feet outside play space is fenced in and covered with 60 tons of pea stone”barndog.com/aboutus
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our climate controlled boarding accommodations have been custom designed to ensure your dog’s comfort and safety.”barndog.com/aboutus
Show 24 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
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
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
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
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot 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

9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★67
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★3
★ 4.80Google average
70reviews 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

socialization 5outdoor space 4safe environment 4tired dogs 3indoor play areas 2flexible scheduling 2puppy care 2daycamp 2

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

Hours

Mon
7 AM–5 PM
Tue
7 AM–5 PM
Wed
7 AM–5 PM
Thu
7 AM–5 PM
Fri
7 AM–5 PM
Sat
9 AM–5 PM
Sun
9 AM–5 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
21.3 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 5 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

182 Southern Ave, Essex, MA 01929

23.1 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Barn Dog Daycamp

What services does Barn Dog Daycamp offer?
Barn Dog Daycamp is listed as a dog day care center in Essex, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Barn Dog Daycamp charge?
Its website lists daycare at $39 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
Is someone on site overnight at Barn Dog Daycamp?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Barn Dog Daycamp compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #85 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 70 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

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

Barn Dog Daycamp, Essex, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/barn-dog-daycamp/

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