The Bark & Call Inn
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 15 reviews · top 38% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 15 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #126 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$50 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$50middle $70$90
Below the Boston middle price
Sources
Behind the $50
- Source
- The Bark & Call Inn’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Daycare Rates # of Dogs Cost 1 Dog $35 2 Dogs $55 3 Dogs $90 4 Dogs $120 Boarding Rates per DAY of Boarding # of Dogs Cost 1 Dog $50 2 Dogs $90”Open their price page ↗
The Bark & Call Inn is a dog daycare in Ashby, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 15 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #126 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $50 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Open 24 hoursPer its public business profile.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP · Not mentioned: Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis
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
- $50/night
- Daycare rate
- $35/day
- Open 24 hours
- Yes
- Rank in Boston
- #126 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (15)
- From downtown
- 44.5 mi
- Additional dog
- 2 dogs $90 per day boarding; $55 daycare
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
6/27
6 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 · Not mentioned: Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Be current on Rabies & Distemper. Dogs without proof of vaccinations for these two vaccines will be turned away.”thebarkandcallinn.com/health-safety-requirements/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Provide results of a clean fecal test every 6 months”thebarkandcallinn.com/health-safety-requirements/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Dogs without proof of vaccinations for these two vaccines will be turned away.”thebarkandcallinn.com/health-safety-requirements/
Operations3 of 21 published
HousingHome
Their words
“Since this is a home and not a facility, visiting dogs are loose in the rooms.”thebarkandcallinn.com/virtual-tour/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“I have a narrated virtual tour and a longer video that shows the Meet & Greet garden area and the play yards.”thebarkandcallinn.com/virtual-tour/
ToursVirtual tour only
Their words
“Since this is a home and not a facility, visiting dogs are loose in the rooms. This makes in person tours not possible. As an alternative, I have a narrated virtual tour”thebarkandcallinn.com/virtual-tour/
Show 21 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
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
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
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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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
safety 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- Open 24 hours
- Tue
- Open 24 hours
- Wed
- Open 24 hours
- Thu
- Open 24 hours
- Fri
- Open 24 hours
- Sat
- Open 24 hours
- Sun
- Open 24 hours
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- BOS · Boston Logan
- 46.5 mi
- 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
912 Erickson Rd, Ashby, MA 01431
44.5 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Bark & Call Inn
What services does The Bark & Call Inn offer?
The Bark & Call Inn is listed as a dog day care center in Ashby, MA, offering daycare, boarding, and its public profile lists it as open 24 hours.
How much does The Bark & Call Inn charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $50 per night and daycare at $35 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 The Bark & Call Inn require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP · Not mentioned: Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Bark & Call Inn?
The Bark & Call Inn'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 The Bark & Call Inn compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #126 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 15 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Bark & Call Inn, Ashby, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/the-bark-and-call-inn/Similar places near Ashby
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