Saddleback Pet Services
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 66 reviews · top 26% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.5
- Reviews read
- 66 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #85 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$60 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$50middle $70$90
Below the Boston middle price
Sources
Behind the $60
- Source
- Saddleback Pet Services’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding: Single dog: $60/day, $400/week Two Dogs: $100/day housed together ; $110/day not housed together”Open their price page ↗
Saddleback Pet Services is a pet boarding in Northwood, MA, offering boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 66 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #85 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $60 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingTraining Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $60/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #85 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (66)
- From downtown
- 57.6 mi
- Additional dog
- Two dogs $100/day housed together; $110/day not housed together
- Profile claimed on Google
- No
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 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, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“We request that all dogs be current on their rabies, distemper-parvo combinations, bordatella and leptospirosis vaccinations.”saddlebackpet.com/index.php/faqs/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“We require a negative fecal within the past year”saddlebackpet.com/index.php/faqs/
Operations6 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“So, we have instituted nap time from about noon to three so that your pet can rest and be ready for afternoon play time.”saddlebackpet.com/index.php/faqs/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“A quick step through a small door will bring your dog to their individual outdoor run where they can lie in the sun and get some fresh air.”saddlebackpet.com/index.php/our-dog-boarding-and-dog-training-facility-in-northwood-nh/
Capacity27
Their words
“We have 27 runs and during peak seasons we may be full”saddlebackpet.com/index.php/faqs/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“We also have some areas that are air conditioned for older dogs or breeds that may have a hard time in the heat.”saddlebackpet.com/index.php/faqs/
Administers medicationYes, including injections
Their words
“Can you administer injections? Yes, our staff is trained to administer injections.”saddlebackpet.com/index.php/faqs/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“You are welcome to bring your own food of any kind or we carry 13 different kinds of dog food on site.”saddlebackpet.com/index.php/faqs/
Show 19 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
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
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
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
9.5ExceptionalDogs 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
dog care 7staff 7training 5behavior 4home 4beautiful kennel 3separation anxiety 3pictures 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Fire & emergency protection
- Fire alarm system rings directly to the local fire department; security system tooStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $44/night | — | Archived page, 2019-11-18 |
| 2020 | $44/night | — | Archived page, 2020-11-23 |
| 2021 | $44/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-07 |
| 2022 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2022-10-05 |
| 2023 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2023-11-30 |
| 2024 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2024-10-07 |
| 2025 | $60/night | — | Archived page, 2025-12-07 |
| Now | $60/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
- 9–11 AM, 4–6 PM
- Tue
- 9–11 AM, 4–6 PM
- Wed
- 9–11 AM, 4–6 PM
- Thu
- 9–11 AM, 4–6 PM
- Fri
- 9–11 AM, 4–6 PM
- Sat
- 9–11 AM, 4–6 PM
- Sun
- 9–11 AM, 4–6 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
- 57.5 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 9 AM – 6 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
150 Old Mountain Rd, Northwood, NH 03261
57.6 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Questions about Saddleback Pet Services
What services does Saddleback Pet Services offer?
Saddleback Pet Services is listed as a pet boarding service in Northwood, MA, offering boarding.
How much does Saddleback Pet Services charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $60 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 Saddleback Pet Services require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Saddleback Pet Services?
Saddleback Pet Services'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 Saddleback Pet Services compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #85 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 66 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Saddleback Pet Services, Northwood, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/saddleback-pet-services/Similar places near Northwood
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