Secret Garden Pet Resort
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 199 reviews · top 14% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 199 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #44 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published8 of 27From their website, 2026-10-20
Secret Garden Pet Resort is a boarding facility in East Bridgewater, MA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 199 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #44 of 352 in Boston. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareGrooming
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #44 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (199)
- From downtown
- 23.1 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs are required to be current on Rabies, Distemper (DHLPP) and Bordetella (Kennel Cough) immunizations.”secretgardenpetresort.com/faq/
Bordetella lead time14 days before arrival
Their words
“The Bordetella vaccination must be given a minimum of 14 days prior to boarding.”secretgardenpetresort.com/faq/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Be sure to bring your pet’s current vaccination records if this is your first time boarding with us”secretgardenpetresort.com/faq/
Operations5 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“numerous turf play yards for our dogs”secretgardenpetresort.com/about/get-to-know-us/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Is the facility climate controlled? Yes, the pet resort, daycare center, and grooming shop have both heat and central air conditioning.”secretgardenpetresort.com/faq/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“go to our Facebook page for daily photos of all our boarding and daycare guests!”secretgardenpetresort.com/faq/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“Tours are available by appointment only Monday-Thursday between the hours of 12-2pm.”secretgardenpetresort.com/faq/
Administers medicationCase by case
Their words
“Our managers are trained to administer most medications. At this time, we are not accepting diabetic pets that require daily insulin injections.”secretgardenpetresort.com/faq/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot 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
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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
grooming 17dog daycare 10picture updates 3large spaces 3extended stay 3anxious dog care 2safe dogs 2walks on the farm 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding is charged per day, counting both check-in and check-out daysStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- 3-day/2-night minimum for all reservations from June 1 through September 3Stated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Tells owners when the risk of a communicable illness is highStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Daily photos on Facebook; owners can text during business hours to check inStated on their website
- Senior dogs
- Does not take new pets over age 10 for boardingStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- Welcomes dogs and cats of all breeds and sizesStated on their website
- Cats
- Cats board in condos in a dog-free section of the facilityStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–12 PM
- Sun
- 5–6 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
- 22.9 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
1040 Central St, East Bridgewater, MA 02333
23.1 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Secret Garden Pet Resort
What services does Secret Garden Pet Resort offer?
Secret Garden Pet Resort is listed as a kennel in East Bridgewater, MA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Secret Garden Pet Resort charge?
We did not find a published rate on Secret Garden Pet Resort's website when we checked it (2026-10-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Boston median published boarding rate is $70/night across 78 facilities.
What vaccines does Secret Garden Pet Resort require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Secret Garden Pet Resort?
Secret Garden Pet Resort'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 Secret Garden Pet Resort compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #44 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 199 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Secret Garden Pet Resort, East Bridgewater, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/secret-garden-pet-resort/Similar places near East Bridgewater
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