Heather's Hounds

★ 5.0 · 10 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Ashby, MA
Heather's Hounds, Ashby
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 10 reviews · top 26% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.5
Reviews read
10 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#85 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$60 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $60
Source
Heather's Hounds’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Daycare Daily Rate $35 10% discount on additional household dogs ... Boarding Daily Rate $60 * 10% discount on additional household dogs”
Open their price page ↗

Heather's Hounds is a dog daycare in Ashby, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 10 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #85 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $60 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Open 24 hoursPer its public business profile.
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer 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
$60/night
Daycare rate
$35/day
Open 24 hours
Yes
Rank in Boston
#85 of 352
Google rating
★5.0 (10)
From downtown
46.4 mi
Additional dog
10% discount on additional household dogs
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 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.

Operations2 of 21 published
HousingHome
Their words
“Since Heather’s Hounds’ daycare and boarding is an open concept environment, dogs staying on the farm need to be dog friendly.”heathershounds.com/
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“Dogs, whether boarding or coming for daycare, get as much outdoor play time as they want where they can enjoy the freedom of safe, off-leash play, running full tilt to their heart's content, splashing in the kiddie pool”heathershounds.com/
Show 25 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
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot 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

9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★10
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
10reviews 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 3home environment 2playtime 2quality care 2peace of mind 2home 2crate 2

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

Who they take & how they care

Anxious or shy dogs
Indoor lounges give shy dogs a place to relaxStated 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
2025$50/night$35/dayArchived page, 2025-11-08
Now$60/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
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

BOS · Boston Logan
48.4 mi
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

675 Jones Hill Rd, Ashby, MA 01431

46.4 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Heather's Hounds

What services does Heather's Hounds offer?
Heather's Hounds is listed as a dog day care center in Ashby, MA, offering daycare, boarding, and its public profile lists it as open 24 hours.
How much does Heather's Hounds charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $60 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.
Is someone on site overnight at Heather's Hounds?
Heather's Hounds'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 Heather's Hounds compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #85 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 10 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

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

Heather's Hounds, Ashby, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/heather-s-hounds/

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