Country Canine Retreat | Daycare in Acton
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 46 reviews · top 63% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 46 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #209 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published7 of 27From their website, 2026-10-20
Country Canine Retreat | Daycare in Acton is a dog daycare in Acton, MA, offering daycare. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 46 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #209 of 352 in Boston. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareGrooming
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #209 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (46)
- From downtown
- 20.6 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 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 requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Be current on Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations, and provide a negative fecal test before their stay.”countrycanineretreat.org/boarding
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Be current on Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations, and provide a negative fecal test before their stay.”countrycanineretreat.org/boarding
Spay / neuterRequired for males from 6 months
Their words
“Intact males over the age of 6 months cannot participate in daycare.”countrycanineretreat.org/daycare
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All new daycare friends must pass a behavior evaluation before scheduling days or purchasing packages”countrycanineretreat.org/daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Have vaccination records sent directly from their current veterinarian, including expiration dates (rescue or breeder records cannot be accepted).”countrycanineretreat.org/boarding
Operations2 of 21 published
Groups separated byEnergy and level
Their words
“Here at Country Canine, we group our dogs by energy level rather than size.”countrycanineretreat.org/daycare
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Our indoor and outdoor play areas feature a fun and safe environment for your dogs where they can play, make friends, and get lots of love!”countrycanineretreat.org/daycare
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
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
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
9.2ExcellentDogs 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
team 5happy dogs 4caring staff 3management 3daily updates 2dog socialization 2crate 2dog watching 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Daycare: females in heat stay home until 1 week after the cycle ends; intact males over 6 months not acceptedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6:30 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
- 22.7 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 6:30 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
278 Great Rd, Acton, MA 01720
20.6 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Country Canine Retreat | Daycare in Acton
What services does Country Canine Retreat | Daycare in Acton offer?
Country Canine Retreat | Daycare in Acton is listed as a dog day care center in Acton, MA, offering daycare.
How much does Country Canine Retreat | Daycare in Acton charge?
We did not find a published rate on Country Canine Retreat | Daycare in Acton'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 Country Canine Retreat | Daycare in Acton require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Country Canine Retreat | Daycare in Acton?
Country Canine Retreat | Daycare in Acton'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 Country Canine Retreat | Daycare in Acton compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #209 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 46 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Country Canine Retreat | Daycare in Acton, Acton, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/country-canine-retreat-daycare-in-acton/Similar places near Acton
Closest facilities offering the same services.
Staff overnight
#3The Posh Pup Acton
9.8Rates not published
Open 24 hours
#6TheSwaggyDawg
9.4Rates not published
Staff overnight
#10Ruff House Dog Daycare Resort & Spa
9.7$70–79 / night