The Urban Hound Dog Grooming, Hotel & Daycare
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.1 /10Excellent · 90 reviews · top 72% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.1
- Reviews read
- 90 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.50 ★
- Rank
- #240 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$105 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$50middle $70$90
Pricier than most in Boston
Sources
Behind the $105
- Source
- The Urban Hound Dog Grooming, Hotel & Daycare’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Standard 4×6 Room: $105 per night (non-holiday) Luxury Room 6x10: $135 per night (non-holiday) ... Our Dog Daycare accommodates up to 50 dogs and accepts new clients after a temperament test. ... Pricing: Full day $56, half day $50”Open their price page ↗
The Urban Hound Dog Grooming, Hotel & Daycare is a dog daycare in Boston, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.1/10 (excellent) from 90 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #240 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $105–$135 per night and daycare from $56 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 14.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay 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
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $105–$135/night
- Daycare rate
- $56/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-03
- Rank in Boston
- #240 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.5 (90)
- From downtown
- 1.5 mi
- Neighborhood
- South End
- Holiday / peak
- Standard 4x6 Room: $135 per night (holiday); Luxury Room: $165 per night (holiday)
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
14/27
14 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 requirements6 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Stay requires a veterinarian certificate indicating proof of vaccinations for distemper, rabies, parvovirus, *canine influenza and six month bordatella for at least 7 days prior to boarding.”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Bordetella lead time7 days before arrival
Their words
“Stay requires a veterinarian certificate indicating proof of vaccinations for distemper, rabies, parvovirus, *canine influenza and six month bordatella for at least 7 days prior to boarding.”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“A clean fecal float is also required, and must have been performed in the past 6 months.”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Dogs over 6 months MUST be spayed or neutered. Dogs over 6 months that are not spayed or neutered will not be allowed in the facility.”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“We require a temperament test and THREE full days of daycare prior to booking a boarding reservation with us for all new clients”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“The Urban Hound requires proof that the following are up to date before any dog can attend daycare”urbanhounds.com/services/puppy-dog-daycare-services-in-boston/
Operations8 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Although we are here 24 hours a day, our lobby is not open 24 hours a day for the safety and well being of our staff and overnight guests.”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Maximum playgroup size15 dogs
Their words
“Personal Attention: A small group of up to 15 dogs ensures personalized care”urbanhounds.com/services/puppy-dog-daycare-services-in-boston/
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“Playtime: Indoor and outdoor play, with access to a kiddie pool and hose in the warmer months! Rest Areas: Crates and private rooms for naps and quiet time”urbanhounds.com/services/puppy-dog-daycare-services-in-boston/
Time out of their room30-60 minutes of outdoor/indoor play, 60-90 minutes of crate downtime (puppy daycare)
Their words
“Playtime: 30-60 minutes of outdoor and indoor play with toys and other dogs Downtime: 60-90 minutes of crate time to reinforce crate training”urbanhounds.com/services/puppy-dog-daycare-services-in-boston/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“they will NOT be allowed in the daycare and you will be charged for a day of solo play/walks.”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
HousingSuite
Their words
“luxury sleep suites all combine to create the most exclusive, state-of-the art dog care facility on the East Coast”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“two indoor playparks and 1,000 square feet of outdoor play space”urbanhounds.com/services/hotel-daycare/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“We use Gingr to manage our hotel and daycare reservations.”urbanhounds.com/about/meet-our-team/
Show 13 policies not published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot 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
9.1ExcellentDogs 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 8walks 6dog grooming 5fur 5loving staff 3phone 3responsive staff 2communication 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Hotel: cancel within 72 hours of the stay or pay in full; holiday dates need 10 daysStated on their website
- Collars
- Seresto flea collars must be removed before dogs enter the play parkStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Daycare offers tailored care such as additional rest time for older dogsStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Daycare accepts puppies starting at 12 weeksStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $70/night | — | Archived page, 2018-08-22 |
| 2019 | $75/night | — | Archived page, 2019-11-22 |
| 2021 | $95/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-04 |
| 2022 | $95/night | — | Archived page, 2022-05-19 |
| 2024 | $95/night | — | Archived page, 2024-06-15 |
| Now | $105–$135/night | $56/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–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM–4 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
- 3.4 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 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
129 W Malden St, Boston, MA 02118
1.5 miles from downtown Boston · South End · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Urban Hound Dog Grooming, Hotel & Daycare
What services does The Urban Hound Dog Grooming, Hotel & Daycare offer?
The Urban Hound Dog Grooming, Hotel & Daycare is listed as a dog day care center in Boston, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Urban Hound Dog Grooming, Hotel & Daycare charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $105–$135 per night and daycare at $56 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 Urban Hound Dog Grooming, Hotel & Daycare require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Urban Hound Dog Grooming, Hotel & Daycare?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does The Urban Hound Dog Grooming, Hotel & Daycare compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #240 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.1/10, excellent), based on 90 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.
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The Urban Hound Dog Grooming, Hotel & Daycare, Boston, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/the-urban-hound-dog-grooming-hotel-and-daycare/Similar places near Boston
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