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The Gnarly Dog

1153 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882

4.8
102 Google reviews
Cage-freeOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesGroomingOvernight potty breaks

Overview

The Gnarly Dog is a locally owned dog daycare and boarding facility in Narragansett, RI founded in 2013 by Jaclyn Beauregard. They offer cage-free daycare with private kennels for overnight boarding, full-service grooming, and require all dogs to pass a temperament test and meet vaccination requirements before attending.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies4+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:Before 1PM for daycare
Pick-up hours:Before 8 AM (weekdays), 8:15 AM (Sundays)
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:2 days notice
Cancellation penalty:50% of reserved stay charged
Deposit requiredCredit card on file

Care & Play

Group play
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 7 months

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner
Fire safety system

Extras

Multi-dog discount50% discount for second/third dogs from same family
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

102 reviews analyzed

The Gnarly Dog is an exceptionally well-regarded dog boarding and daycare facility in Rhode Island with 98% of reviews being 4-5 stars. Customers consistently praise the compassionate staff, spotless facility, and the genuine love shown to dogs. The owner (Jackie) is described as educated, accessible, and continuously improving the facility. While there are two concerning grooming incidents (one severe), the overwhelming majority of customers express complete trust and satisfaction, with many being repeat customers for years. The only minor criticisms relate to slightly higher pricing and occasional grooming inconsistencies, but these are far outweighed by the positives.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.9
Safety
4.9
Facility
4.8
Communication
4.8
Drop-off / pickup
4.7
Value
4.5

People love

Staff compassion and care(45)Dog loves attending/boarding(38)Facility cleanliness(15)Trust and safety(12)Flexible hours and scheduling(8)Grooming services(15)

Staff shoutouts

Jackie(3 mentions)JaclynLynnziMozieConnie

Worth noting

Grooming injury - dog cut and nicked resulting in cuts and scabs

They cut everything off and even nicked her leaving her with cuts and scabs. My poor dog has to suffer because of them.

Grooming quality concerns - dog needed extra care after grooming

I've taken my dogs twice and both times my small dog needed to have extra care when i got home.

Grooming quality inconsistency(3 mentions)

They went crazy and butchered her. They cut everything off

Missed grooming details

Great place but missed a couple of my Dogs nails in a trimming...

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 102+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 102 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.8/ 5
Amenities5 of 14
Reviews102
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.42

Min puppy age

4 months

Pricing

Boarding

$65/night

Daycare

$30–$40/day

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