The Home of Paws

★ 4.9 · 81 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Plainville, MA
The Home of Paws, Plainville
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 81 reviews · top 6% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
81 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#19 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$75 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $75
Source
The Home of Paws’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Dogs Boarding: $75 Holidays: $85 ... Daycare Pricing Full Day: $43”
Open their price page ↗

The Home of Paws is a dog daycare in Plainville, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 81 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #19 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $75 per night and daycare from $43 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.

Top 6% in Boston#19 of 352 by Dogs Away score, from 81 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$75/night
Daycare rate
$43/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#19 of 352
Google rating
★4.9 (81)
From downtown
27.9 mi
Holiday / peak
Holidays $85 per night
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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be up to date on their Rabies Distemper & Bordetella vaccinations.”thehomeofpaws.com/daycare/
Bordetella lead time5 days before arrival
Their words
“All vaccinations must be performed at least 5 days prior to admittance and submitted before your dog may enter our facility.”thehomeofpaws.com/daycare/
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed or neutered.”thehomeofpaws.com/daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs that are not current clients must have an evaluation prior to boarding and do 3 full days of daycare.”thehomeofpaws.com/boarding/
Operations2 of 21 published
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“Play time with fellows of the same size, temperament and stage of development as your own Indoor and outdoor play space Nap time, potty breaks and lounge area”thehomeofpaws.com/daycare/
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“Indoor and outdoor play space Nap time, potty breaks and lounge area Splash time in the pool during summer”thehomeofpaws.com/daycare/
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
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
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

9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★78
4 ★2
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★1
★ 4.90Google average
81reviews 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

efficient staff 8reasonable pricing 4photo updates 4exhausted dogs 3indoor play area 2large outdoor space 2reliable daycare 2water play 2

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

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2024$73/night—Archived page, 2024-06-14
Now$75/night$43/dayTheir 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–6:30 PM
Tue
7 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
7 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
7 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
7 AM–6:30 PM
Sat
8:30 AM–5 PM
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
29.5 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 6:30 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

54 Washington St, Plainville, MA 02762

27.9 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Home of Paws

What services does The Home of Paws offer?
The Home of Paws is listed as a dog day care center in Plainville, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Home of Paws charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $75 per night and daycare at $43 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 Home of Paws require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Home of Paws?
The Home of Paws'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 Home of Paws compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #19 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 81 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

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

The Home of Paws, Plainville, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/the-home-of-paws/

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