Buddy's Doggie Daycare, Grooming & Boarding
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score8.9 /10Very good · 69 reviews · top 84% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 8.9
- Reviews read
- 69 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.40 ★
- Rank
- #281 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$70 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$50middle $70$90
About the Boston middle price
Sources
Behind the $70
- Source
- Buddy's Doggie Daycare, Grooming & Boarding’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Overnight Rates * (7 or Fewer Nights): All prices are per night: $70.00 1 Dog $130.00 2 Dogs ... Daily Rates: Full Day: $45.00 1 Dog $85.00 2 Dogs”Open their price page ↗
Buddy's Doggie Daycare, Grooming & Boarding is a dog daycare in Norfolk, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 8.9/10 (very good) from 69 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #281 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $70 per night and daycare from $45 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $70/night
- Daycare rate
- $45/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #281 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.4 (69)
- From downtown
- 22.9 mi
- Additional dog
- 2 dogs $130.00 per night
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
6/27
6 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.
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“Our staff members are highly trained and have been emergency pet first aid and CPR certified.”buddysdaycare.com/about/
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“All day care dogs go in crates for a nap time from 11-12:30 daily”buddysdaycare.com/services/daycare/
Groups separated bySize and play style
Their words
“We have four rooms where they are separated in by size and play style.”buddysdaycare.com/services/daycare/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Each room has a door providing access to our large outdoor play areas throughout the day.”buddysdaycare.com/services/daycare/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“It is climate controlled and cleaned multiple times per day by our staff members.”buddysdaycare.com/services/boarding/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Log in or register on our client portal today to make your daycare reservation!”buddysdaycare.com/services/daycare/
Show 21 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
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
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
8.9Very 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.
What reviewers mention most
helpful staff 8home 7clean 4grooming 4job 3cameras 3communication 2health 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding pick-up by 10:30 AM; later adds a $35 half day fee, waived with groomingStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $35 half day fee if pick-up is after 10:30 AM; waived if the dog is groomed before pick-upStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Accepts elderly dogs in good health that can climb stairsStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be 12 weeks of age or olderStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $55/night | — | Archived page, 2019-12-07 |
| 2019 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2019-12-07 |
| 2020 | $55/night | — | Archived page, 2020-12-05 |
| 2020 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2020-12-05 |
| 2021 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-28 |
| 2021 | — | $35/day | Archived page, 2021-12-19 |
| 2022 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2022-12-09 |
| 2022 | — | $40/day | Archived page, 2022-12-09 |
| 2023 | $70/night | — | Archived page, 2023-12-08 |
| 2023 | — | $45/day | Archived page, 2023-12-08 |
| 2024 | $70/night | — | Archived page, 2024-11-04 |
| 2024 | — | $45/day | Archived page, 2024-12-14 |
| 2025 | $70/night | — | Archived page, 2025-10-05 |
| 2025 | — | $45/day | Archived page, 2025-08-11 |
| Now | $70/night | $45/day | Their 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
- 7–11 AM, 12:30–6 PM
- Tue
- 7–11 AM, 12:30–6 PM
- Wed
- 7–11 AM, 12:30–6 PM
- Thu
- 7–11 AM, 12:30–6 PM
- Fri
- 7–11 AM, 12:30–6 PM
- Sat
- 7–10:30 AM, 12:30–3 PM
- Sun
- 7–10:30 AM, 12:30–3 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
39 Miller St, Norfolk, MA 02056
22.9 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Buddy's Doggie Daycare, Grooming & Boarding
What services does Buddy's Doggie Daycare, Grooming & Boarding offer?
Buddy's Doggie Daycare, Grooming & Boarding is listed as a dog day care center in Norfolk, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Buddy's Doggie Daycare, Grooming & Boarding charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $70 per night and daycare at $45 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Boston median published boarding rate is $70/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Buddy's Doggie Daycare, Grooming & Boarding?
Buddy's Doggie Daycare, Grooming & Boarding'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 Buddy's Doggie Daycare, Grooming & Boarding compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #281 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (8.9/10, very good), based on 69 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Buddy's Doggie Daycare, Grooming & Boarding, Norfolk, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/buddy-s-doggie-daycare-grooming-and-boarding/Similar places near Norfolk
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