Boston Barks

★ 4.2 · 28 Google reviews·Pet boarding·North Reading, MA
Boston Barks, North Reading
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score8.8 /10Very good · 28 reviews · top 89% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 8.8
Reviews read
28 on Google
Average stars
4.20 ★
Rank
#295 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
Boston Barks’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Full Day $40.00 Doggie Day - Play Care Additional Pet (same family) $30”
Open their price page ↗

Boston Barks is a pet boarding in North Reading, MA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 8.8/10 (very good) from 28 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars — #295 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists daycare from $40 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 0.

Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$40/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#295 of 352
Google rating
★4.2 (28)
From downtown
14.5 mi
Additional dog
$30 per additional pet from the same family (daycare)
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

0/27

0 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.

Show 27 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 on site overnightNot 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
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 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

8.8Very goodDogs Away score
5 ★20
4 ★2
3 ★1
2 ★1
1 ★4
★ 4.20Google average
28reviews 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 6job 6grooming 6dog daycare 3hair 2

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

Who they take & how they care

Senior dogs
Caters to older dogs with gentle walking and a suitable playmateStated 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
2021—$32/dayArchived page, 2021-12-05
2022—$32/dayArchived page, 2022-08-11
2023—$32/dayArchived page, 2023-05-29
2024—$40/dayArchived page, 2024-10-11
2025—$40/dayArchived page, 2025-10-16
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–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 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
14.8 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 6 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

24 Main St, North Reading, MA 01864

14.5 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Boston Barks

What services does Boston Barks offer?
Boston Barks is listed as a pet boarding service in North Reading, MA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Boston Barks 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.
Is someone on site overnight at Boston Barks?
Boston Barks'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 Boston Barks compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #295 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (8.8/10, very good), based on 28 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars.

Cite this record

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

Boston Barks, North Reading, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/boston-barks/

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