Duxbury Kennels

★ 4.4 · 36 Google reviews·Boarding facility·Duxbury, MA
Duxbury Kennels, Duxbury
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.0 /10Excellent · 36 reviews · top 80% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.0
Reviews read
36 on Google
Average stars
4.40 ★
Rank
#265 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$55 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $55
Source
Duxbury Kennels’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Boarding Rates Dogs: $55/day Two dogs boarding together on the same run discount: $100/day”
Open their price page ↗

Duxbury Kennels is a boarding facility in Duxbury, MA, offering boarding. It scores 9.0/10 (excellent) from 36 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #265 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $55 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.

Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
Boarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$55/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#265 of 352
Google rating
★4.4 (36)
From downtown
26.2 mi
Additional dog
Two dogs on the same run $100/day
Profile claimed on Google
No

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.

Operations5 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Private play and individual walks are available for our guests who do not enjoy group play.”duxburykennel.com/daycare
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each dog has their own individual indoor/outdoor run ensuring they have the freedom to choose if they want to relax in bed or take in as much fresh air as desired.”duxburykennel.com/boarding
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each dog has their own individual indoor/outdoor run ensuring they have the freedom to choose if they want to relax in bed or take in as much fresh air as desired.”duxburykennel.com/boarding
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our facility is heated and air-conditioned for your pet’s comfort.”duxburykennel.com/boarding
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“Premium Pet Food at no added charge or you may bring your pup’s food from home!”duxburykennel.com/boarding
Show 22 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
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
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
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

9.0ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★28
4 ★3
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★4
★ 4.40Google average
36reviews 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

staff 7dog care 6barking 2

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

Booking terms & safety

If a dog is sick
Will not board pets with coughing, runny nose, pink eye or diarrheaStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Senior dogs
Boards elderly and special-needs petsStated on their website
Anxious or shy dogs
Will not board pets with severe separation anxietyStated 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.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2019$32/night—Archived page, 2019-03-21
2021$34/night—Archived page, 2021-04-11
2022$34/night—Archived page, 2022-05-18
Now$55/night—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
8 AM–6 PM
Tue
8 AM–6 PM
Wed
8 AM–6 PM
Thu
8 AM–6 PM
Fri
8 AM–6 PM
Sat
8 AM–4 PM
Sun
8 AM–6 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
8 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

500 Franklin St, Duxbury, MA 02332

26.2 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Duxbury Kennels

What services does Duxbury Kennels offer?
Duxbury Kennels is listed as a kennel in Duxbury, MA, offering boarding.
How much does Duxbury Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $55 per night (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 Duxbury Kennels?
Duxbury Kennels'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 Duxbury Kennels compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #265 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.0/10, excellent), based on 36 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Duxbury Kennels, Duxbury, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/duxbury-kennels/

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