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Wagging Tails Pet Resort

220 Russell St #500, Hadley, MA 01035

4.6
140 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardPool / water playAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Wagging Tails Pet Resort is a custom-built indoor/outdoor dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training facility in Hadley, MA. They offer 5,700 SF of play space with turf yards, wading pools, and climate-controlled areas. The facility operates 24/7 with staff on site, requires temperament assessments for new guests, and provides comprehensive services including birthday parties and training classes.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardturf
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies2+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication adminExtra fee
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: DHPP, Rabies, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-10am
Pick-up hours:4pm-6pm
Checkout time:10am
Late pick-up fee:$32
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation penalty:All bills must be paid in full no later than at time of pick up

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates โ€” Paid
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:House food available

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On site
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount โ€” 50% off second dog sharing suite, 25% off second dog in own suite
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

138 reviews analyzed

Wagging Tails Pet Resort enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with 87% 5-star ratings. The facility excels in staff friendliness, dog happiness, and cleanliness, with many customers praising the caring staff who know pets by name and provide excellent photo updates. However, several serious safety incidents (dog injury, cat escape, breeding incident) and recurring complaints about staff turnover and front desk issues represent significant concerns. The owner responds professionally to all reviews, including negative ones, though some defensive responses to serious allegations exist. The majority of customers are repeat visitors who highly recommend the facility for daycare, boarding, and grooming services.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Facility
4.5
Value
4.5
Safety
4.0
Communication
4.0
Drop-off / pickup
4.0

People love

Staff genuinely loves and cares for dogs(45)Dogs excited to attend, happy and tired after(35)Clean, nice facility with indoor/outdoor areas(20)Excellent communication and photo updates(18)Great for socialization and dog behavior improvement(12)Accommodating special needs (medication, diet, anxious dogs)(10)Professional and knowledgeable staff(10)Great grooming services(8)

Staff shoutouts

Ron(2 mentions)Megan(6 mentions)Tracy(2 mentions)Amanda(2 mentions)JesusErinBellaGregRachel

Worth noting

Dog injured on premises, $1500 vet bills, muscle spasms from alleged neglect, injury not reported promptly

โ€œThey are responsible for failing to report his injury leading to a delay in diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately to him having violent muscle spasms in their lobby.โ€

Cat escaped through window, owner not notified for 10.5 hours, inadequate search efforts

โ€œPhil has been gone 13 days today. We continue to search. We have flyers up, have animal control from multiple towns helping... Wagging Tails has literally done nothing and is now trying to place blame on us.โ€

Female dog in heat bred with male dog due to lack of supervision

โ€œUnfortunately my female dog was 'locked in' with another male dog, meaning my dog may be now becoming pregnant... it happened so quickly and they have limited staff for over 40 dogs running around.โ€

Dogs contracted antibiotic-resistant Kennel Cough at facility

โ€œBoth of our dogs got an antibiotic resistant Kennel Cough type disease after their last daycare visit.โ€

Owner's aggressive dog in lobby attacking vehicles

โ€œThe owners dog greets everyone by viscously barking and jumping on the windows and will attack you if he gets the chance. I witnessed this myself the other day when he got loose and attacked someone's vehicle.โ€

Staff turnover and inexperienced/young staff(3 mentions)

โ€œThere has been a lot of turnover and the staff does not seem as knowledgeable or trained, and a little overwhelmed with all the work.โ€

Front desk customer service issues(2 mentions)

โ€œThe person at the checkout desk was extremely negative. He was not professional or friendly... went into the back where we could still hear him loudly complaining/yelling about us.โ€

Communication breakdowns between staff and management(2 mentions)

โ€œThere is a terrible lack of communication between staff and MANAGEMENT... no phone call, e-mail or text to let us know that the situation had changed.โ€

Grooming service inconsistencies(2 mentions)

โ€œMy dog has been passed over several times for a simple nail trim and once for a time we had scheduled, the groomer didn't get to him until noon when his appointment was at 9am.โ€

Illness transmission concerns(2 mentions)

โ€œOur dog developed an upper respiratory issue upon picking her up. Had to take her to the vet and put on antibiotics.โ€

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone52 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 140+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 140 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.6/ 5
Review score
4.5/ 5
Amenities12 of 14
Reviews140
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.52

Min puppy age

2 months

Pricing

Boarding

$48.6โ€“$56.7/night

Daycare

$32โ€“$40/day

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