Tail Waggerz
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 115 reviews · top 63% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 115 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #209 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$100 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$50middle $70$90
Pricier than most in Boston
Sources
Behind the $100
- Source
- Tail Waggerz’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“COST: • Off-peak – $100/night per dog • Peak $115/night per dog ... PRICING: Single day: • $50/day • $30/day for each additional dog of the same household”Open their price page ↗
Tail Waggerz is a dog daycare in Newton, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 115 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #209 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $100–$115 per night and daycare from $50 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $100–$115/night
- Daycare rate
- $50/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #209 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (115)
- From downtown
- 7.1 mi
- Neighborhood
- Nonantum
- Additional dog
- $30/day for each additional dog of the same household (daycare)
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
10/27
10 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, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“Up to date vaccines documentation: Bordetella (Kennel Cough) Leptospirosis Distemper/Parvo (often listed as a variation of DAPP2, DHPP, or C4) Rabies Certificate”tailwaggerzpetcare.com/newton-ma/overnight-boarding-newton-ma/
Spay / neuterRequired from 8 months
Their words
“All dogs that attend boarding/daycare or dogs that are groomed at Tail Waggerz must be spayed/neutered by the age of eight months.”tailwaggerzpetcare.com/faqs/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“We consider the first day of daycare the evaluation day. This day MUST BE SCHEDULED”tailwaggerzpetcare.com/faqs/
Operations7 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“We have overnight staff on duty, so your dog will never be left alone.”tailwaggerzpetcare.com/faqs/
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“Experienced staff (No entry level, all pet CPR / First aid certified)”tailwaggerzpetcare.com/newton-ma/daycare-newton-ma/
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Open play facility, dogs are never isolated in “suites””tailwaggerzpetcare.com/newton-ma/daycare-newton-ma/
Groups separated byTemperament
Their words
“Dogs safely separated by temperament”tailwaggerzpetcare.com/newton-ma/daycare-newton-ma/
HousingCrate free
Their words
“Crate free (think slumber party style) overnight boarding for dogs who we are familiar with”tailwaggerzpetcare.com/newton-ma/overnight-boarding-newton-ma/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Indoor and outdoor space. (5k indoor, 3k outdoor)”tailwaggerzpetcare.com/newton-ma/daycare-newton-ma/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Climate controlled facility with medical grade air purification”tailwaggerzpetcare.com/newton-ma/daycare-newton-ma/
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
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
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
9.2ExcellentDogs 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
grooming 17friendly staff 14caring staff 6flexible scheduling 4smell 4nail trims 3booking appointments 2lovely vibes 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding pick-up by 10 AM on the last day; later is charged a $40 daycare feeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $40 daycare fee for any dog picked up after 10 AM on the last day of boardingStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs with vomiting, diarrhea or coughing are not permitted in the facilitiesStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Reserves the right to refuse dogs that are aggressive or extremely anxiousStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $70/night | — | Archived page, 2020-11-27 |
| 2021 | $70–$80/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-03 |
| 2022 | $70–$80/night | — | Archived page, 2022-10-07 |
| 2023 | $85–$100/night | — | Archived page, 2023-12-04 |
| 2024 | $85–$100/night | — | Archived page, 2024-10-14 |
| 2025 | $90–$105/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-08 |
| Now | $100–$115/night | $50/day | 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
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–5 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
- 9.6 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 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
REAR BUILDING, 217 California St, Newton, MA 02458
7.1 miles from downtown Boston · Nonantum · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Tail Waggerz
What services does Tail Waggerz offer?
Tail Waggerz is listed as a dog day care center in Newton, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Tail Waggerz charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $100–$115 per night and daycare at $50 per day (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 Tail Waggerz require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Tail Waggerz?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Tail Waggerz compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #209 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 115 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Tail Waggerz, Newton, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/tail-waggerz/Similar places near Newton
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