River dog is amazing. My dog looooooves it here. He literally knows when we're in the car that we're going to day care and he runs towards the door - he hears his friends barking and is eager to join them to play! The staff are all amazing and do so well with the dogs - you can tell they are passionate about taking care of the pups. They're also extremely nice and accommodating. I can tell they really love my pup. My dog is a little guy and he loves playing with the big dogs, and I trust he is safe in river dogs hands. He plays the entire time he is there, he comes home exhausted which I appreciate added a long busy day I love that they're open 6 am- 7pm - it's handy for my long days at work. There's always street parking available too. Definitely recommend River dogs if you are looking for a day care for your pup! The price is also pretty good compared to other day cares in the area/cambridge! read more

Finding a daycare for your furbaby that FEELS right is tough: some are too expensive, some are too much like a kennel, some have facilities that you don't like, some do a lot of crating, some are poorly staffed, the list is endless... Dogs for Days is none of these things. It checks all the boxes you need: clean, affordable, safe, staff that loves your baby like they're one of their own pups, 24/7 staffing, and CAGE FREE -this one is really important because there are a lot of places that advertise hotel suites for your dogs but honestly those are just fancy-looking kennels... great if your pup is into that and is comfortable sleeping alone, not so great if your pup is used to snuggling with you in bed - ANYWAY, I digress. We started at Dogs for Days when our puppy was about 9 months old, and when it was still Paws Up - our doggie loved it, we liked it but we weren't thrilled. We were thinking about switching to another daycare when Nick and Michelle took over. Katie, one of the staff, told us that these new owners (whom we hadn't met yet) were amazing and truly dog lovers. Okay we thought, let's stick around and see how this turns out. THANK GOD THAT WE DID. In the last 4-5 months, Nick and Michelle have created a place that we honest to God would be lost without. They, and their staff, go above and beyond to make sure that you feel 200% comfortable leaving your dog with them for a few hours to a few days (or more!). They will text you pictures, give you updates, email you, facetime you, whatever you need when you're away from your baby. Unfortunately this year our puppy Mila turned 1 the same weekend we had to be out of town. What did Dogs for Days do? Well I'll let you look at the pictures and see for yourself - birthday bandana, a handmade birthday sign, and constant updates to let us know that she was having a wonderful time. These are the types of little things they'll do that are truly wonderful. They didn't need to do this but they did it because they knew how much it meant to us - probably more than it meant to Mila haha I've personally seen Michelle work with a family who had a dog with a disability to help them socialize the pup and make sure he (or maybe she) has a happy and well-socialized doggie life. Could they have just turned the family away as so many other daycares would do? Probably, but they didn't and that's what matters. When a dog in the area that they knew went missing, Nick was out there every day helping to find him (don't worry they found him so it's a happy ending!). My point is that it's very hard to find people who understand your connection to your dog(s). Dogs, cats, other pets...they're family. And when you have to leave them for work or a weekend or for whatever reason, you want to feel like they'll be treated like family. We leave Mila during the week week knowing that she is going to have a great time, that if something happens she'll be in good hands, and that she's happy - which makes us happy. We leave her for longer periods - weekends - knowing that she can sprawl out on a couch or bed surrounded by other dogs and most importantly, A PERSON. We know that she won't be scared in a kennel all by herself, and that if something goes wrong there is always someone there for her. Although full disclosure I still cry every time we have to leave her. If you're anything like us (and I suspect you are if you've read this very long review about a doggy daycare), then your dog is like your baby and Dogs for Days is the best for your baby. read more

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My dog stunk so bad when we picked her up, she immediately needed a bath upon coming home. We also had to throw her harness in the wash. The staff was very friendly but none of them were wearing masks in such a small front office space with clients coming in and out all day. We will probably never drop our dog off here again unless we're in dire straits! read more

Never going back to this place. I called to enroll my 9 month old puppy into daycare. They said that we needed to do an assessment before fully enrolling. I dropped my dog off and she wasn't super excited but this was her first time so I wasn't too worried. 2 hours later they called and said I needed to come pick her up because she was sitting in the corner panting and not socializing. We go to pick her up and they were ready to just give her back to me and send me off without even working with me and my dog to see what could work. I asked how if they had any suggestions and they told me to go to the dog park. Needless to say we won't be returning. I just feel horrible that I put my dog in this situation. read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars, cause man, do I love this place! After moving to Malden last year, I was using services like Rover, which comes with its challenges, and always resulted in stress and uncertainty, or the sitters I liked were just too far from me to keep using. THEN I stumbled onto Dogs for Days, and I couldn't be more pleased. The owners, Nick and Michelle, are a super sweet couple who's passion for doggies of all kinds really shows as soon as you meet them. They are very responsive to emails, which is always a plus for any business! To sum up, I feel very safe & secure having my two pups in their care! My 9 month old pittie pup isn't crazy about men, and it takes her a bit to warm up, but she loves it there! read more

My 1 y/o Bernese absolutely adores Riverdogs for Days!! He sprints in there every morning that I bring him, you can tell they really take care of your dog while they're there for the day. Good rate for a day and they are very flexible. Also very friendly staff. 5/5 for me, highly recommend!! read more

As of now I have very high hopes for this day care for my dog! I'm very attached to my fur baby and knew he'd do well. I just didn't know he would come Back running with a huge smile on his face. I did a half day tempter test day. I will be doing weekly drop offs with my dog . The only thing I wish I had gotten to do was visit the complex more. I wanted to see more of the back where the dogs play inside and out. read more

Our dog has been in Dog for Days for 1+ years, and I can't recommend this place enough. We have a high energy dog - she is in daycare at least 3 days per week and comes back exhausted, happy, and relaxed every time. She loves everyone who works here and can't wait to get through the door every time. I have been impressed by their safety measures during COVID, and if you are a dog parent out there who can't get any work done because of your high energy pup - here you go! read more

I have been taking my black lab there for about two months now and they are great with her! I feel so safe leaving her there and she has a ton of fun! read more

I cannot say how much. Marlee enjoys playing there. Michelle Nick and the staff are phenomenal. If you want a day off and want to make sure your dog is safe. Dogs for days is the place to be read more

Ruby had a wonderful day visiting Nick and all his great doggie friends!! We were in town for a graduation and didn't think Ruby would enjoy sitting in a hotel room all afternoon. What could we do? Enter Nick, who responded to my query right away, and even arranged to come meet us the evening before our outing to help us all feel confident that a doggie play day was the perfect solution. I highly recommend Dogs for Days and only wish we lived close enough to allow Ruby ( Sorry girl, 9 hr. drives are a bit much) to enjoy more play days with Nick. We will definitely plan to bring Ruby for our next Boston trip so she can visit with Nick and Gnarly!! read more

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It's difficult to write a full review with all the circumstances that we have experienced. To sum it up, Dogs for Days has good intentions but their lack of knowledge regarding dogs paired with opening a brand-new business leaves their location lacking in numerous ways. To be transparent our dog isn't one of those happy all the time/ okay with any and all dogs type of dog. Through trainings we have been told that he gets along with 97% of dogs but is easy to get overwhelmed, due to this he needs structure at daycares. We had previously done daycare 3 days a week for about a year with Paws Up which were the previous owners. Once Dogs for Days opened, they ended up kicking out 10 or so dogs including ours for having behavioral issues. Great news is they were very accommodating regarding being able to do walks and in the future group plays. They also said we were able to do daycare when urgent and board our dog when we went out of town pending what other dogs would be there which was very kind. Walks were to be 30-45min long and between 12:30-1:30pm. They did on average about 20min, we know this due to a security system at our front door which alerts us when the door is opened. Hey, they were opening a new business, we understood. The one thing that was inexcusable was after the first month of walking on time they were almost always late, we're talking 3pm late. They also cancelled day of twice which overall made them unreliable. Throughout all of this we started looking for other daycares while their desire to make things work became less and less apparent. The Dog Port in East Boston had more of a structured environment when we checked them out. It was small things like not being able to jump on staff, having to sit prior to going through thresholds etc. They know which dogs get overwhelmed, so they have them arrive first in order to gradually work them into the day. It's small changes like the ones I noted that made our dog which was kicked out of Dogs for Days be able to do daycare again (with not one issue to date). To touch on all bases, Nick who's one of the owners genuinely wanted our dog to work out at Dogs for Days. You could tell that he loves animals which is what you need in this type of business. I think that if he would have had more training paired with more staff and a handle on the business things could have worked out. read more

Paws Up! Nick has been caring for Rugby since we brought Rugby into our home as cute little puppy. Nick is fabulous to Rugby and to me too. I was a new dog owner and Nick was a trusted resource for guiding me on basic "dog" questions. PLUS when Rugby was a puppy and Nick would come in to find a messy surprise waiting, Nick would take care of cleaning up and only left me a note. If I ever get stuck and need a trusted "friend" to check on Rugby, Nick is there for us. Nick has also taken Rugby for weekend care too. To summarize, Nick is wonderful to Rugby and me. He is always ready to do that little extra. Nick provides Rugby with great exercise, fun socialization with other dogs, and most important, LOVE! What more could a dog ask for... or a mom? read more

Five+ stars in my book! Nick and Michelle are extremely knowledgeable, and go above and beyond taking steps to make sure both you and your fur baby are well cared for. They offer many options to suit your dogs needs and safety! The facility is extremely clean at all times, and Nick, Michelle, and the whole staff emit professionalism at its best! I have previously reviewed them on their own site indicating my concern of bringing a small dog into a cage free environment, but my fears were immediately put to rest when I saw how happy my fur baby was. Do not hesitate to call them if you need daycare, boarding, or walks. You will not be disappointed. read more

I have personally observed Nick caring for as many as 6 or 7 dogs at a time. The dogs are all sizes and varieties and could not be happier or more well-behaved. And they are that good around new people as well. I do not have a dog myself, but if I were to get one, Nick would absolutely be my first choice for caring for him or her when I am not able. read more

Nick is fantastic with our 2 dogs! He is patient, kind, easygoing and experienced with the dogs. Our puppy has been cared for Nick since she was a baby, and she is always ecstatic to see him at the door. Our older dog also loves his time with Nick. He has cared for them for some extended overnight periods (ranging from 10 days to just a weekend) and they always come home happy and well cared for. Nick is also a terrific advisor as to training. He has always been prompt and reliable, and is very easy to work with. We really trust him with our dogs, which is saying a lot! read more

I am a first time dog owner and a very protective and obsessive one at that. I do my research on every decision I make for Charlie. I do work from home and so day care is not necessary but I wanted to socialize my puppy with other dogs. I started asking for recommendations from people at the dog park and EVERY SINGLE PERSON recommended Dogs For Days. After Charlie was evaluated and accepted, he started going a couple days a week immediately. And he has so much fun!! I know this because he is so excited when we drop him off and get in the door and he also whines on the mornings we don't take him. Nick and Michelle (and everyone else who works there) are true dog people. They know each dog and can tell me when Charlie seems off or how his day went. I also love seeing the pictures of him on Facebook, it just makes my day brighter. And when he comes home he is happy, exhausted and content. The pick up and drop off service is extremely convenient on busy days and the prices for all services are more than reasonable. I also appreciate the steps they take to go above and beyond for their customers. For example, I had a bit of an emergency and needed someone to watch Charlie on a Sunday. I called Dogs for Days in the AM and they said it was noooo problem. I am so grateful to them! We love Dogs for Days and I really cant imagine taking him anywhere else. Thanks guys for taking such good care of my boy!! read more

Nick is amazing with his animals! His calm demeanor and control are wonderful. For a new pet owner, I was especially impressed watching him introduce a timid new client to the other dogs in the group. He is our local dog whisperer! read more

Nick is a magician with dogs. I had an older tempermental cocker spaniel that he introduced to all his dogs in a slow but steady way to make all the dogs comfortable. He has a way about him that all dog breeds seem to know that he is in charge. read more

Nick's amazing! He's taken care of our rascally lab 3+ days a week since she was 1 or so, and she is a handful. We had a series of folks before that, but once Nick came along, our lives improved enormously. Our four-footed fiend loves him so much, she practically injures herself leaping off the couch/bed, including out of a sound sleep, the second she hears his keys rattling the lock. (Yes, he has keys to our house because my husband and I work a lot, our kids are at school all day, and we feel 100% comfortable with that arrangement because he's a solid guy.) Because our dog's happiness is pretty much priority #1--she rules the roost--her happiness makes us happy, thanks Nick! Our dog eats FAR fewer shoes/socks/furniture legs since she started blowing off steam with her pal, Nick! Last, I am the most annoying client in the world, constantly asking for schedule changes because of my crazy job ("this day not that, please," etc.). Nick is a pillar of patience whenever my desperate, last-minute pleas for help come in, always easy to reach via text, always quick to respond with an answer, always accommodating, and never failing to sign off with extra-friendly pleasantries. Nick's a great guy--gifted with humans, and dogs! Thanks, Nick! read more