Ruff 'n Tumble Playcare
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 70 reviews · top 63% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 70 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #209 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$80 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$50middle $70$90
Above the Boston middle price
Sources
Behind the $80
- Source
- Ruff 'n Tumble Playcare’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“STANDARD $80 Per day OR $77.50 each additional dog of the same household PEAK* $85 Per day OR $82.50 each additional dog of the same household HOLIDAY* $90 Per da”Open their price page ↗
Ruff 'n Tumble Playcare is a dog daycare in North Andover, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 70 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #209 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $80 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $80/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #209 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (70)
- From downtown
- 26.2 mi
- Holiday / peak
- Holiday rate $90 per day (peak $85)
- Additional dog
- $77.50 each additional dog of the same household
- 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 requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“all puppies must be vaccinated for Kennel Cough (Bordetella) at least 12 days prior to attending RnT. By law, all puppies must have received their second shot in the series of DHPP ... By 6 months of age all dogs must have a Rabies vaccination.”ruffntumbleplaycare.com/faq/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Yes, all dogs here for daycare and overnights must be spayed or neutered by the time they are 6 months old.”ruffntumbleplaycare.com/faq/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Regardless of which boarding style you choose we always have 24/7 on-site staff to ensure a pleasent stay.”ruffntumbleplaycare.com/boarding/
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“For the well being of the dogs, tours are not offered during nap time (noon to 2:00 PM daily)”ruffntumbleplaycare.com/faq/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“We have a 3,000-square foot of outdoor space …and the dogs are out there several times a day.”ruffntumbleplaycare.com/faq/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“provided that you call us ahead of time to ensure that someone will be available to give you a tour and that dogs are not left unattended.”ruffntumbleplaycare.com/faq/
FeedingNo raw diets
Their words
“We don’t accept raw food due to concern about bacteria where we store and prepare food for all of the dogs.”ruffntumbleplaycare.com/faq/
Show 20 policies not 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-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
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot 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
9.2ExcellentDogs 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
safe environment 7playcare 4clean facility 4tired dogs 3dog socialization 3anxious dogs 2online booking 2excited dogs 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out by 8:30 AM weekdays, 9:00 AM Saturday; later pick-up is charged daycareStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Staying past the morning pick-up time is charged a day of daycareStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- 2-night minimum during peak and holiday periods (federal holiday weekends, holiday weeks, Christmas–New Year)Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Puppies welcome after 10 weeks of age with first exam, negative fecal and second DHPPStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2021-09-25 |
| 2022 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2022-10-03 |
| 2023 | $70/night | — | Archived page, 2023-03-25 |
| 2024 | $70/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-05 |
| 2025 | $75/night | — | Archived page, 2025-10-08 |
| Now | $80/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
- 6:30 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
- 8 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
- 26.2 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
1755 Osgood St, North Andover, MA 01845
26.2 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Ruff 'n Tumble Playcare
What services does Ruff 'n Tumble Playcare offer?
Ruff 'n Tumble Playcare is listed as a dog day care center in North Andover, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Ruff 'n Tumble Playcare charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $80 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 Ruff 'n Tumble Playcare require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Ruff 'n Tumble Playcare?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Ruff 'n Tumble Playcare compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #209 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 70 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Ruff 'n Tumble Playcare, North Andover, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/ruff-n-tumble-playcare/Similar places near North Andover
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