Camp Canine

★ 4.0 · 54 Google reviews·Boarding facility·Ashland, MA

BoardingDaycare

Dogs Away score8.4 /10Good · 54 reviews · top 97% in Boston

Sources

Behind the 8.4

Reviews read: 54 on Google
Average stars: 4.00 ★
Rank: #324 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of: July–October 2026

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Published rate$52 /night

$50middle $70$90

Below the Boston middle price

From their website, 2026-09-09

Sources

Behind the $52

Source: Camp Canine’s own website
Checked on: 2026-09-09
Rate type: First dog, standard night

“Daycare Rates: Full day : $40 ($30 for each additional dog) ... Boarding Rates: Traditional Run: $52/night ($43 for each additional dog) VIP Suite: $62/night ($56 for each additional dog) VIP Snout Cam Suite: $66/night”

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Camp Canine is a boarding facility in Ashland, MA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 8.4/10 (good) from 54 Google reviews averaging 4.0 stars — #324 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $52–$66 per night and daycare from $40 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.

No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services: BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
Type: Dedicated facility
Boarding rate: $52–$66/night
Daycare rate: $40/day
Open 24 hours: No
Rank in Boston: #324 of 352
Google rating: ★4.0 (54)
From downtown: 20.5 mi
Additional dog: Daycare $30 per additional dog; boarding $43 per additional dog (traditional run)
Profile claimed on Google: No

Policies & requirements

9/27

9 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, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis

Their words

“Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations are required.”campcaninedogspa.com/faq-1

Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months

Their words

“Dogs who are not neutered or spayed will not be accepted past 6 months of age.”campcaninedogspa.com/policies

Operations7 of 21 published

Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight

Their words

“Although we do not have Counselors on the premises overnight, the facility is very closely monitored with video cameras, temperature sensors, motion detectors”campcaninedogspa.com/faq-1

Groups separated byPlay style and size

Their words

“dogs are divided by play style and size”campcaninedogspa.com/daycare-1

HousingKennel and suite

Their words

“our guests are only in their runs or suites during”campcaninedogspa.com/boarding-1

Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor

Their words

“Your dogs will have a BLAST in our huge indoor and outdoor play areas”campcaninedogspa.com/daycare-1

Climate controlClimate-controlled

Their words

“The play areas are climate-controlled for maximum comfort during hot and cold months!”campcaninedogspa.com/daycare-1

Photo / report-card updatesYes

Their words

“Each daycare dog receives a report card written by a counselor during their stay”campcaninedogspa.com/daycare-1

Online bookingYes

Their words

“please visit our reservations page to book online.”campcaninedogspa.com/daycare-1

Show 18 policies not published on their website

Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website

Fecal / parasite testNot 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

Time out of their roomNot published on their website

Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website

CapacityNot published on their website

Live cameras for ownersNot 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

8.4GoodDogs Away score

5 ★37

4 ★2

3 ★2

2 ★2

1 ★11

★ 4.00Google average

54reviews 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

cameras 9day camp for dogs 4happy dog 4caring staff 4daily report 3outdoor play 2play area 2weekend stays 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Cancellation: Daycare and non-holiday boarding: cancel by 7 PM the night before or a $15 no-show fee may applyStated on their website
If a dog is sick: Dogs that get kennel cough are taken to a vet and boarded there at the owner expenseStated on their website
Vet costs during a stay: Vet visits by a counselor are at the owner expenseStated on their website
Fire & emergency protection: Fire and carbon monoxide alarms alert the authorities and the owners and managersStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Updates during a stay: Daycare report cards; stay updates through the online activity tabStated on their website
Unaltered dogs & females in heat: Dogs not neutered or spayed are not accepted past 6 months of ageStated 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.
Year	Boarding	Daycare	Source
2019	$46/night	$34/day	Archived page, 2019-10-18
Now	$52–$66/night	$40/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: 7–10 AM, 4–7 PM
Tue: 7–10 AM, 4–7 PM
Wed: 7–10 AM, 4–7 PM
Thu: 7–10 AM, 4–7 PM
Fri: 7–10 AM, 4–7 PM
Sat: 8–10 AM, 12–5 PM
Sun: 8–10 AM, 12–5 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: 23 mi
Weekday hours span: 7 AM – 7 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

202 Pond St, Ashland, MA 01721

20.5 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Camp Canine

What services does Camp Canine offer?

Camp Canine is listed as a kennel in Ashland, MA, offering boarding, daycare.

How much does Camp Canine charge?

Its website lists overnight boarding at $52–$66 per night and daycare at $40 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.

What vaccines does Camp Canine require?

According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.

Is someone on site overnight at Camp Canine?

No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.

How does Camp Canine compare with other Boston facilities?

It ranks #324 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (8.4/10, good), based on 54 Google reviews averaging 4.0 stars.