The Yellow Dog's Barn

★ 4.9 · 137 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Barrington, MA
The Yellow Dog's Barn, Barrington
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 137 reviews · top 6% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
137 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$39 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $39
Source
The Yellow Dog's Barn’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Full Daycare 6:30am-6:30pm 1 Day: 1st Dog $39 2nd Dog $36”
Open their price page ↗

The Yellow Dog's Barn is a dog daycare in Barrington, MA, offering daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 137 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #19 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists daycare from $39 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Top 6% in Boston#19 of 352 by Dogs Away score, from 137 reviews.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$39/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#19 of 352
Google rating
★4.9 (137)
From downtown
54.8 mi
Additional dog
2nd dog $36 per day (daycare)
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 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.

Operations2 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Daycare 2.0 Provides a unique opportunity for dogs who thrive in very small playgroups, one-on-one play, or one-on-one time with one of our Canine Coaches.”theyellowdogsbarn.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Your pet will have the freedom to frolic in one of our four spacious outdoor play areas.”theyellowdogsbarn.com/
Show 25 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot 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 ★129
4 ★5
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★2
★ 4.90Google average
137reviews 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

squirrel group 7dog interaction 6easy drop off and pick up 3online scheduling 3play groups 3engaged staff 3dog playtime 2patient groomer 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Late pick-up
Daycare rule: after 6:30 p.m., $20 for the first 15 minutes and $20 per 10 minutes afterStated on their website
Handling & correction
Staff trainers use positive reinforcement to redirect or teach alternate behaviorsStated on their website

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

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2024—$35/dayArchived page, 2024-05-28
Now—$39/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
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–6:30 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
54.4 mi
Weekday hours span
6:30 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

136 Old Concord Turnpike, Barrington, NH 03825

54.8 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Yellow Dog's Barn

What services does The Yellow Dog's Barn offer?
The Yellow Dog's Barn is listed as a dog day care center in Barrington, MA, offering daycare.
How much does The Yellow Dog's Barn charge?
Its website lists daycare at $39 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
Is someone on site overnight at The Yellow Dog's Barn?
The Yellow Dog's Barn'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 Yellow Dog's Barn compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #19 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 137 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

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

The Yellow Dog's Barn, Barrington, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/the-yellow-dog-s-barn/

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