Paws In Play Canton

★ 4.4 · 68 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Canton, MA
Paws In Play Canton, Canton
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score8.9 /10Very good · 68 reviews · top 84% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 8.9
Reviews read
68 on Google
Average stars
4.40 ★
Rank
#281 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$44 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $44
Source
Paws In Play Canton’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Day Care: ½ day till noon (4 hours max) - $30 Full day (over 4 hours) - $44”
Open their price page ↗

Paws In Play Canton is a dog daycare in Canton, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 8.9/10 (very good) from 68 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #281 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists daycare from $44 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: weather permittingPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareTrainingDog walkingBoardingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$44/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#281 of 352
Google rating
★4.4 (68)
From downtown
15.2 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

7/27

7 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
“Dogs must be at least 4 months and be up to date on Rabies, Bordetella and Distemper.”pawsinplaycanton.com/services
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“Any pups over the age of 1 must be neutered or spayed before they can attend boarding or daycare.”pawsinplaycanton.com/services
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All incoming dogs must complete an interview (temperament test) before we can accept for any of our services.”pawsinplaycanton.com/services
Operations4 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Our "open play" environment allows your dog to take part in all daycare activities throughout the day”pawsinplaycanton.com/services
Outdoor accessWeather permitting
Their words
“we are primarily outside unless the weather requires us to go in.”pawsinplaycanton.com/our-facility
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our 5,000 square foot climate-controlled facility”pawsinplaycanton.com/our-facility
Online bookingYes
Their words
“You can book through Gingr or send us an email to sign up.”pawsinplaycanton.com/services
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
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
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
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot 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

8.9Very goodDogs Away score
5 ★51
4 ★7
3 ★1
2 ★1
1 ★8
★ 4.40Google average
68reviews 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

friendly staff 16tired 7caring staff 4pet care 4socialization 3dog wellbeing 2space 2camera 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding pick-up before noon has no daycare charge; after noon a daycare charge appliesStated on their website
Late pick-up
Staying past 12 PM on the last boarding day adds a daycare chargeStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Minimum age
Dogs must be at least 4 months oldStated 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
2022—$35/dayArchived page, 2022-05-09
Now—$44/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
6 AM–7 PM
Tue
6 AM–7 PM
Wed
6 AM–7 PM
Thu
6 AM–7 PM
Fri
6 AM–7 PM
Sat
7 AM–6 PM
Sun
7 AM–5 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
16.3 mi
Weekday hours span
6 AM – 7 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

14 Springdale Ave, Canton, MA 02021

15.2 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Paws In Play Canton

What services does Paws In Play Canton offer?
Paws In Play Canton is listed as a dog day care center in Canton, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Paws In Play Canton charge?
Its website lists daycare at $44 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does Paws In Play Canton require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Paws In Play Canton?
Paws In Play Canton'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 Paws In Play Canton compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #281 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (8.9/10, very good), based on 68 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.

Cite this record

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

Paws In Play Canton, Canton, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/paws-in-play-canton/

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