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The Barker House

4 Elm St, Plympton, MA 02367

4.9
146 Google reviews
Cage-freeOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingOnline booking

Overview

The Barker House is a family-owned dog boarding and daycare facility in Plympton, MA offering full-service boarding, daycare, and grooming services. They are known for their caring staff who provide daily photo updates, accommodate senior dogs and puppies (as young as 6 months), and have a large fenced yard for play. The facility offers flexible drop-off and pick-up times and provides daily report cards to keep owners informed.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies6+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am
Pick-up hours:7pm

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updatesFree
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discountDiscounts for multiple dogs
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

144 reviews analyzed

The Barker House is exceptionally well-regarded for its personalized care, with numerous owners noting that staff treat dogs like family. The facility excels in communication, specifically through frequent photo updates that provide peace of mind to boarding and daycare clients. While there are isolated mentions of grooming style preferences and booking glitches, the overwhelming sentiment highlights a clean, safe environment where even anxious or senior dogs feel comfortable.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Safety
5.0
Communication
5.0
Facility
4.9
Drop-off / pickup
4.8
Value
4.7

People love

Daily Photo Updates(22)Anxious/Special Needs Care(12)Exhausted Pups(10)

Staff shoutouts

Sam(9 mentions)Paige(6 mentions)Amber(10 mentions)Paul(7 mentions)Sarah(4 mentions)

Worth noting

Grooming expectations

They dont trim the mid section, skirt, belly for goldens or setters apparently... $180 for both dogs and only their paws, neck and legs were groomed.

Booking/Suite availability

For the second straight time I was told that my dog had a nice big suite. Both times, the day of drop off, I was informed that there was a ‘computer glitch’ and our dog would be in a crate.

Owner replies to 98% of reviewsAvg response: 2dwarm tone34 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.9 stars from 146+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 146 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.9/ 5
Review score
4.9/ 5
Amenities6 of 14
Reviews146
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.34

Min puppy age

6 months

Pricing

Daycare

$35/day

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