Go Play
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.1 /10Excellent · 23 reviews · top 72% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.1
- Reviews read
- 23 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.40 ★
- Rank
- #240 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$35 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$35middle $42$50
Below the Boston middle price
Sources
Behind the $35
- Source
- Go Play’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“Regular Daycare Rate: $35.00 / day (2 dogs from same family $60 / day)”Open their price page ↗
Go Play is a dog daycare in Arlington, MA, offering daycare. It scores 9.1/10 (excellent) from 23 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #240 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP · Not required: Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $35/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #240 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.4 (23)
- From downtown
- 7.0 mi
- Additional dog
- 2 dogs from the same family $60 / day
- Profile claimed on Google
- No
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.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP · Not required: Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“We require daycare dogs to be current on Distemper / Parvo / Rabies vaccines (we accept Titres in lieu of vaccines) and have a yearly negative fecal flotation. We do not require the kennel cough vaccination for daycare.”goplaypetcare.com/daycare--puppy-pre-school.html
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“We require daycare dogs to be current on Distemper / Parvo / Rabies vaccines (we accept Titres in lieu of vaccines) and have a yearly negative fecal flotation.”goplaypetcare.com/daycare--puppy-pre-school.html
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“We carefully consider each dog and puppy through a thorough evaluation and trial day process to ensure compatibility before offering acceptance into our program.”goplaypetcare.com/daycare--puppy-pre-school.html
Operations3 of 21 published
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“We are climate-controlled year round and circulate the air continuously to ensure optimal airflow.”goplaypetcare.com/about-us.html
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“we post daily pictures and videos on our social media!”goplaypetcare.com/daycare--puppy-pre-school.html
AvailabilityWaitlist
Their words
“we are in process of setting up evaluations from wait list forms previously received.”goplaypetcare.com/daycare--puppy-pre-school.html
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot 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
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
nail trim 3dog training 3nail 3nice staff 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Late pick-up
- Daycare: late fee starting at $15 for pick-up after 6 PMStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Client pays veterinary costs while animals are in the facility careStated on their website
- Handling & correction
- Daycare uses positive reinforcement techniquesStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Daily pictures and videos on social mediaStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Daycare accepts puppies from 8 weeks oldStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- Not biased against any breed, breed mix, size or ageStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Daycare accepts intact adult dogsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2020-11-24 |
| 2021 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2021-11-29 |
| 2022 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2022-10-01 |
| 2023 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2023-09-30 |
| 2024 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2024-10-04 |
| 2025 | — | $30/day | Archived page, 2025-12-16 |
| Now | — | $35/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
- 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
- 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
- 9 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 6 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
1046 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
7.0 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Go Play
What services does Go Play offer?
Go Play is listed as a dog day care center in Arlington, MA, offering daycare.
How much does Go Play charge?
Its website lists daycare at $35 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Go Play require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP · Not required: Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Go Play?
Go Play'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 Go Play compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #240 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.1/10, excellent), based on 23 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Go Play, Arlington, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/go-play/Similar places near Arlington
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