Happy Dog Pet Resort

★ 4.7 · 104 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Abington, MA
Happy Dog Pet Resort, Abington
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 104 reviews · top 38% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
104 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#126 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$50 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $50
Source
Happy Dog Pet Resort’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Overnight – Boarding/Vacation Care: $50 ... will incur an additional daycare charge of $35 for the day.”
Open their price page ↗

Happy Dog Pet Resort is a dog daycare in Abington, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 104 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #126 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $50 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$50/night
Daycare rate
$35/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#126 of 352
Google rating
★4.7 (104)
From downtown
18.8 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

8/27

8 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“The following vaccines are required for all daycare pups: Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper. We recommend the Influenza vaccine, but it is not required.”happydogpetresort.com/daycare/
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“What age must my pup be spayed or neutured by? Females must be spayed by 7 months of age”happydogpetresort.com/about/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Before accepting a dog for daycare or boarding, we require a trial day in daycare.”happydogpetresort.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“including to upload vaccination record.”happydogpetresort.com/daycare/
Operations4 of 21 published
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“several large play yards split up by size and temperament”happydogpetresort.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Our claim to fame is our large play yards, totaling over 1/4 of an acre, all enclosed by 6 foot vinyl & stockade fencing.”happydogpetresort.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our climate controlled facility consists of many play rooms”happydogpetresort.com/
Administers medicationNo charge except injections
Their words
“If your dog is on medication, we will administer it free of charge; unless it is injectable.”happydogpetresort.com/boarding/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
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
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
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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★94
4 ★2
3 ★0
2 ★2
1 ★6
★ 4.70Google average
104reviews 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

vacation care 12happy dog 6pet resort 6loved dogs 4shy dogs 3responsiveness 3understanding of dogs 2pup safety 2

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

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2019$40/night—Archived page, 2019-12-06
2020$44/night—Archived page, 2020-09-25
2021$46/night—Archived page, 2021-10-24
2022$48/night—Archived page, 2022-07-06
2023$49/night—Archived page, 2023-05-28
2024$49/night—Archived page, 2024-07-16
2025$50/night—Archived page, 2025-08-16
Now$50/night$35/dayTheir 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 AM–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
9 AM–6 PM
Sun
9 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
18.7 mi
Weekday hours span
7 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

398 Ashland St, Abington, MA 02351

18.8 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Happy Dog Pet Resort

What services does Happy Dog Pet Resort offer?
Happy Dog Pet Resort is listed as a dog day care center in Abington, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Happy Dog Pet Resort charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $50 per night and daycare at $35 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 Happy Dog Pet Resort require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Happy Dog Pet Resort?
Happy Dog Pet Resort'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 Happy Dog Pet Resort compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #126 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 104 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

Happy Dog Pet Resort, Abington, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/happy-dog-pet-resort/

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