Dog House
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.1 /10Excellent · 39 reviews · top 72% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.1
- Reviews read
- 39 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.50 ★
- Rank
- #240 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$43 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$35middle $42$50
About the Boston middle price
Sources
Behind the $43
- Source
- Dog House’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Daycare Rates Full day $43 up to 11 hours Half day $35 up to 5 hours Additional dog in same family $35”Open their price page ↗
Dog House is a dog daycare in Westwood, MA, offering daycare. It scores 9.1/10 (excellent) from 39 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #240 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists daycare from $43 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 11.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- Daycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $43/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #240 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.5 (39)
- From downtown
- 11.6 mi
- Additional dog
- $35 per additional dog in the same family (daycare)
- Profile claimed on Google
- No
Policies & requirements
11/27
11 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
“Owners must submit proof from their Veterinarian that their dog is current on Rabies, Distemper (DHLPP), and Bordetella (kennel cough)”thedoghousewestwood.com/requirements
Bordetella lead time10 days before arrival
Their words
“We do require a 10 day incubation waiting period for dogs that are just receiving the Bordetella vaccine for the first time or are more then 6 months past due.”thedoghousewestwood.com/requirements
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“Gender: All dogs must be spayed/neutered by 7 months of age to attend daycare”thedoghousewestwood.com/requirements
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“Evaluation: After your meet & greet, dogs are required to come in for a half day evaluation (free of charge).”thedoghousewestwood.com/requirements
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Owners must submit proof from their Veterinarian that their dog is current on”thedoghousewestwood.com/requirements
Operations6 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“Nap time if needed in a cozy bed”thedoghousewestwood.com/daycare-1
Time out of their roomUp to 11 hours of supervised daycare play
Their words
“your pooch will have up to 11 hours of supervised play time with their furry friends”thedoghousewestwood.com/services
HousingCage free
Their words
“We are a cage-free daycare which means your pooch will have up to 11 hours of supervised play time with their furry friends.”thedoghousewestwood.com/services
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“Over 3200 square feet of indoor/outdoor play areas Facility is climate controlled for every season K-9 synthetic grass/turf for comfort on dogs hips & pads of feet Shaded areas with canopies and beds Wadding pooch pools to cool off in”thedoghousewestwood.com/daycare-1
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Facility is climate controlled for every season”thedoghousewestwood.com/daycare-1
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
“What happens if my dog gets injured? We will immediatley try to contact you or your emergancy contact's. If we can't reach anyone, we will go to the closest Veterianian”thedoghousewestwood.com/faqs
Show 16 policies not 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
Groups separated byNot 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
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot 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
9.1ExcellentDogs 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
friendly staff 7kind staff 2child 2owner 2words 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $36/day | Archived page, 2021-12-06 |
| 2022 | — | $36/day | Archived page, 2022-12-02 |
| 2023 | — | $36/day | Archived page, 2023-09-24 |
| 2024 | — | $36/day | Archived page, 2024-07-19 |
| Now | — | $43/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
- 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- 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
- 13.4 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7:30 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
310 Boston Providence Hwy, Westwood, MA 02090
11.6 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Dog House
What services does Dog House offer?
Dog House is listed as a dog day care center in Westwood, MA, offering daycare.
How much does Dog House charge?
Its website lists daycare at $43 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Dog House require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Dog House?
Dog House'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 Dog House compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #240 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.1/10, excellent), based on 39 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Dog House, Westwood, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/dog-house/Similar places near Westwood
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