RiverDog Peabody
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 66 reviews · top 6% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 66 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #19 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$70 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$50middle $70$90
About the Boston middle price
Sources
Behind the $70
- Source
- RiverDog Peabody’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Crate-Free Boarding: $70 per night Please Note: A holiday surcharge of $10 per night is applicable for Independence Day”Open their price page ↗
RiverDog Peabody is a dog daycare in Peabody, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 66 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #19 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $70 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Top 6% in Boston#19 of 352 by Dogs Away score, from 66 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, 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
- $70/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #19 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (66)
- From downtown
- 12.7 mi
- Holiday / peak
- $10 per night
- 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Dogs must be vaccinated against bordetella and distemper, and upon reaching the age of six months, they must also receive a rabies vaccination and become licensed with the state.”riverdogdaycare.com/policies
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“In general, we require all new dogs over the age of six months to be spayed or neutered.”riverdogdaycare.com/policies
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“we require that all dogs new to our daycare undergo an evaluation with our trained staff.”riverdogdaycare.com/services/daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Therefore, RiverDog requires these documents on file for all dogs over six months of age.”riverdogdaycare.com/
Operations4 of 21 published
HousingCrate free
Their words
“Our crate-free boarding offers a fun, relaxing, and less stressful alternative to traditional kennel boarding. All boarding is done in our Peabody location”riverdogdaycare.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“our Peabody, Melrose, and Malden locations also offer an outdoor yard for your pup to enjoy.”riverdogdaycare.com/services/daycare
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“All of our locations are climate-controlled for your pet’s comfort”riverdogdaycare.com/services/daycare
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described in 9 reviews, not stated by the facility
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
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
Live cameras for ownersNot 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
9.7ExceptionalDogs 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
caring staff 11instagram updates 9love for dogs 4excited dogs 3flexible hours 2extended stay 2husky 2overnights 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Collars
- May remove collars and harnesses during playtime; tags must stay accessibleStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Boarding: prefers puppies be at least 4 months old; daycare minimum is 10 weeksStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- States it does not discriminate based on breedStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- No females in heat at daycare; intact dogs over 6 months need manager approval to boardStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2018-12-28 |
| 2019 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2019-11-18 |
| 2020 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2020-11-27 |
| 2021 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-05 |
| 2022 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2022-12-01 |
| 2024 | $70/night | — | Archived page, 2024-08-15 |
| Now | $70/night | — | Their 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–7:30 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–7:30 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–7:30 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–7:30 PM
- Fri
- 6 AM–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 6 AM–7:30 PM
- Sun
- 6 AM–7:30 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
- 11.9 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6 AM – 7:30 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
134 Newbury St, Peabody, MA 01960
12.7 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about RiverDog Peabody
What services does RiverDog Peabody offer?
RiverDog Peabody is listed as a dog day care center in Peabody, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does RiverDog Peabody charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $70 per night (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 RiverDog Peabody require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at RiverDog Peabody?
RiverDog Peabody'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 RiverDog Peabody compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #19 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 66 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
RiverDog Peabody, Peabody, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/riverdog-peabody/Similar places near Peabody
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