PlaynPup

★ 4.7 · 30 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Arlington, MA
PlaynPup, Arlington
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 30 reviews · top 38% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
30 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 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $50
Source
PlaynPup’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Daily Rate Per Day - $50 Each Additional Dog in Household Per Day - $30”
Open their price page ↗

PlaynPup is a dog daycare in Arlington, MA, offering daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 30 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #126 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists daycare from $50 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareTrainingDog walking Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$50/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#126 of 352
Google rating
★4.7 (30)
From downtown
6.0 mi
Additional dog
$30 per day per additional dog in the household
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

3/27

3 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 requirements1 of 6 published
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“Spay/Neuter: Dogs must be at least 6 months of age and be spayed or neutered to be accepted into daycare.”playnpup.com/policies
Operations2 of 21 published
HousingCage free
Their words
“A Safe and Stimulating Cage-Free Environment”playnpup.com/about-us
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our entire doggy daycare space is fully indoor and climate-controlled”playnpup.com/about-us
Show 24 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
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
Outdoor accessNot 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
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 ★28
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★2
★ 4.70Google average
30reviews 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

caring staff 9team 8upbeat staff 3vibe 3dog walking 3temperament test 2positive reinforcement 2dog socialization 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Late pick-up
Daycare: $10 for every 15 minutes after closingStated on their website
If a dog is sick
Daycare: a vet letter of good health is required to return after a contagious infectionStated 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/dayArchived page, 2025-12-14
Now—$50/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
7:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tue
7:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
7:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
7:30 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
7:30 AM–6:30 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
7.9 mi
Weekday hours span
7:30 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

6 Alton St, Arlington, MA 02474

6.0 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about PlaynPup

What services does PlaynPup offer?
PlaynPup is listed as a dog day care center in Arlington, MA, offering daycare.
How much does PlaynPup charge?
Its website lists daycare at $50 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
Is someone on site overnight at PlaynPup?
PlaynPup'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 PlaynPup compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #126 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 30 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

PlaynPup, Arlington, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/playnpup/

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