Paws ‘N’ Play
562 Reed Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Overview
Paws 'N' Play is a family-owned dog daycare, boarding, training, and grooming facility in Dartmouth, MA operated by Steven and Lora Raposo. The facility features 21 boarding rooms, indoor/outdoor play spaces with gravel yards, and offers daytime playtime with group or solo options. They are currently on a waitlist for daycare enrollment and require dogs to be at least 16 weeks old, spayed/neutered, and current on vaccinations.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP, Distemper, Bordetella, Negative Fecal
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What Reviews Say
74 reviews analyzedPaws 'N' Play is overwhelmingly praised by 94% of reviewers (69 out of 74 reviews are 5-star) for its exceptional staff care, excellent daily photo updates, clean facility, and happy dogs. The two 1-star reviews highlight serious concerns about rude phone staff rejecting a dog from the 'pack' and incomplete grooming services with pricing issues. Despite these isolated incidents, the facility maintains strong loyalty with many repeat customers who appreciate the owner's apparent dedication to customer service and the warm, professional staff led by Lora.
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Worth noting
Dog rejected from facility due to perceived 'not good enough' for pack
“Person on phone was rude and said that my dog is not good enough to join their 'Pack'.”
Grooming service not completed properly - dog not actually bathed, nails missed
“I am convinced they didn't even bath him also they missed a few of his nails that were supposed to be trimmed.”
Price discrepancy - advertised prices not honored
“I was told price went up and they weren't even aware the website had the prices listed. They didn't honor the price they advertised.”
Price transparency/advertising mismatch
“They weren't even aware the website had the prices listed. The didn't honor the price they advertised.”
Incomplete grooming services
“He smelled like they had just spryed him with perfume. He felt exactly the same as when I dropped him off.”
Top Rated
4.8 stars from 76+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 76 reviews.
At a Glance
Min puppy age
4 months
Pricing
Boarding
$65/night
Daycare
$36/day
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