The Bark Lab

★ 5.0 · 15 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Saugus, MA
The Bark Lab, Saugus
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 15 reviews · top 14% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
15 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#44 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$150 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $150
Source
The Bark Lab’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Daycare $0.00 $63 (Full day) or $45 (Half Day) Book Now Boarding $0.00 $150/Day”
Open their price page ↗

The Bark Lab is a dog daycare in Saugus, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 15 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #44 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $150 per night and daycare from $63 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
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
$150/night
Daycare rate
$63/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#44 of 352
Google rating
★5.0 (15)
From downtown
6.3 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

5/27

5 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
“Your dog must be current and up to date on the following vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, and Kennel Cough.”thebarklabma.com/faq
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“We also require a negative fecal test prior to attendance, and yearly after that.”thebarklabma.com/faq
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“You will need to provide the vaccination and fecal exam records from your veterinarian.”thebarklabma.com/faq
Operations2 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Our facility is staffed 24/7 - yes, that includes overnight!”thebarklabma.com/faq
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Reservations can be made through our software, Paw Partner .”thebarklabma.com/faq
Show 22 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-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
Outdoor accessNot 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
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

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
5 ★15
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
15reviews behind the score
★ 4.62Boston average

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

team 7caring staff 4energy 3separation anxiety 2shows 2well-being 2safety 2management 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Handling & correction
Force- and fear-free; never uses a prong or shock collarStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Unaltered dogs & females in heat
Daycare: intact dogs allowed case by case; intact males and females never attend the same dayStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
6:30 AM–7 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–7 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–7 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–7 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–7 PM
Sat
Closed
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
5.7 mi
Weekday hours span
6:30 AM – 7 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

20 Thresher St, Saugus, MA 01906

6.3 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Bark Lab

What services does The Bark Lab offer?
The Bark Lab is listed as a dog day care center in Saugus, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Bark Lab charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $150 per night and daycare at $63 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 Lab require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Bark Lab?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does The Bark Lab compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #44 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 15 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

The Bark Lab, Saugus, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/the-bark-lab/

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