K9 Kaos
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 401 reviews · top 14% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 401 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #44 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$42.5 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$50middle $70$90
Cheaper than most in Boston
Sources
Behind the $42.5
- Source
- K9 Kaos’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding | Overnight $42.50 per night ... Daycare | Full Day $37.50 per day”Open their price page ↗
K9 Kaos is a pet boarding in Dover, MA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 401 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #44 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $42.5 per night and daycare from $37.5 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $42.5/night
- Daycare rate
- $37.5/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #44 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (401)
- From downtown
- 59.7 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
10/27
10 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, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“For boarding, we need a copy of the most recent rabies, kennel cough, and distemper vaccines.”k9kaos.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“All dogs must have proof that they have had a fecal exam that includes a Giardia test with negative results at least two weeks prior to their first day of daycare. This test is also required annually.”k9kaos.com/services/daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Registration forms and vaccination records must be on file prior to your dog’s first day of daycare.”k9kaos.com/services/daycare
Operations8 of 21 published
Groups separated bySize, age and play style
Their words
“Each of our groups is organized by size, age, and play style, making it easy for your pooch to make friends easily.”k9kaos.com/services/daycare
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“Add-On Services Birthday/Gotcha Party Individual Play Time Cuddle & Story Time Brain Games”k9kaos.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Each climate-controlled playroom has its own outdoor play yard so that the dogs can play indoor or outdoor.”k9kaos.com/services/daycare
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Give your furry friend a temperature controlled environment with 24-hour care in the most trusted dog boarding facility in the New Hampshire area.”k9kaos.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=6034578105&y_source=1_OTM5OTYwMTUtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described by reviewers, not stated by the facility
Customer quote on their site
“The staff also provided a report card telling us what...”k9kaos.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext&cp=6034578105&y_source=1_OTM5OTYwMTUtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“If you would like a tour of our kennel before your stay, please stop by and we would be happy to show you around. Our tour hours are Monday through Friday from 10am to 2pm and on Saturday from 11am to 2pm.”k9kaos.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“Please note that there is a $1.00 per medication per day fee for administering all medications and suppleme”k9kaos.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“Food We ask that you portion your dog’s meals in labeled individual bags for each meal. We cannot accept large bags of dog food as they are hard for us to handle and store properly.”k9kaos.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Show 16 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot 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
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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
daycare 23dog grooming 19nail trims 6baths 6dog bathing 4day stays 4kennel 4tired dogs 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding pick-up by noon on the last day; later incurs a $20 feeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $20 late pick-up fee after noon on the last boarding dayStated on their website
- Collars
- Removes all collars, including flea and tick collars, from every dog attendingStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Accommodates puppies, adult dogs and senior dogsStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Females cannot attend daycare while in seasonStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 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
- 59.1 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 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
432 6th St, Dover, NH 03820
59.7 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about K9 Kaos
What services does K9 Kaos offer?
K9 Kaos is listed as a pet boarding service in Dover, MA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does K9 Kaos charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $42.5 per night and daycare at $37.5 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 K9 Kaos require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at K9 Kaos?
K9 Kaos'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 K9 Kaos compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #44 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 401 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
K9 Kaos, Dover, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/k9-kaos/Similar places near Dover
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