Boston Dog Company · Massachusetts Ave
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score8.8 /10Very good · 12 reviews · top 89% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 8.8
- Reviews read
- 12 on Google
- Average stars
- 3.80 ★
- Rank
- #295 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published5 of 27From their website, 2026-10-20
Boston Dog Company is a dog daycare in Cambridge, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 8.8/10 (very good) from 12 Google reviews averaging 3.8 stars — #295 of 352 in Boston. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingDog walkingBoardingPet sitting
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #295 of 352
- Google rating
- ★3.8 (12)
- From downtown
- 4.7 mi
- Neighborhood
- Porter Square
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
5/27
5 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
“To begin the evaluation you will need to have proof that your dog has current vaccinations against Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordatella.”bostondog.co/dog-daycare
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“3.) Spayed/neutered: All dogs over 7 months of age must be spayed or neutered.”bostondog.co/dog-daycare
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs must pass our dog 3-phase temperament evaluation process prior to becoming a regular client.”bostondog.co/dog-daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“To begin the evaluation you will need to have proof that your dog has current vaccinations against Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordatella.”bostondog.co/dog-daycare
Operations1 of 21 published
ToursTour with the evaluation
Their words
“The initial temperament evaluation usually take less than a half hour and includes a tour of our facility.”bostondog.co/dog-daycare
Show 22 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
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
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
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
Booking terms & safety
- Late pick-up
- Daycare: $5 per 10 minutes late after the 7 PM weekday pick-up timeStated on their PDF
- If a dog is sick
- Will not accept a pet for 2 weeks after treatment for a contagious illness, with a vet statementStated on their PDF
- Vet costs during a stay
- Vet care arranged by the facility is at the owner expenseStated on their PDF
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
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
- 6.7 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
2512 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
4.7 miles from downtown Boston · Porter Square · Get directions
Questions about Boston Dog Company
What services does Boston Dog Company offer?
Boston Dog Company is listed as a dog day care center in Cambridge, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Boston Dog Company charge?
We did not find a published rate on Boston Dog Company'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 Boston Dog Company require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Boston Dog Company?
Boston Dog Company'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 Dog Company 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 12 Google reviews averaging 3.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Boston Dog Company, Cambridge, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/boston-dog-company/Similar places near Cambridge
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