Wagtime
2 Hopkinton Rd, Westborough, MA 01581
Overview
Wagtime is a dog daycare and boarding facility in Westborough, MA operating since 1994 (formerly Linda's Doggie Playland). They offer daycare and overnight boarding with 40,000+ square feet of outdoor space, group play, and staff who reside overnight. Boarding is $72/night with second dog discount, and all dogs must pass an evaluation day before boarding.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: vaccines must be current
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Care & Play
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What Reviews Say
48 reviews analyzedWagtime generates extremely polarized reactions - the majority of reviews (38 of 48) are 5-star, with many long-term customers (10+ years) praising the staff's genuine love for dogs and the facility's quality. However, a concerning pattern emerges in negative reviews: multiple customers report serious communication failures where behavioral issues or incidents were not disclosed until after they occurred, unexpected charges, and defensive responses from owner Mark. The two most detailed 1-star reviews (both with owner replies) describe alarming incidents involving a dog contracting a parasite and another biting incident - both highlighting significant transparency issues. While the facility appears well-run for most dogs, the communication failures and owner defensiveness in crisis situations represent meaningful red flags for prospective customers.
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Worth noting
Dog contracted parasite and required $1,800 vet visit after stay
“we ended up spending $1,800 at the vet, where tests/scans showed he'd contracted a parasite and lost 10% of his weight.”
Dog returned with unexplained injuries (scabs on nose and legs)
“He also had scabs on his nose and three of his legs, which they neglected to tell us about.”
Dog bit employee - incident not communicated to owner proactively
“Why was this the first time I am being told my dog gets snappy when it's time to come out of the crate?”
Aggressive/defensive owner response to negative review
“Mark then resorted calling me cowardly for writing a review and told me I don't know dogs”
Poor communication about dog behavior/issues(4 mentions)
“Why was this the first time I am being told my dog gets snappy when it's time to come out of the crate?”
Unexpected/surprise charges(2 mentions)
“the day before my trip they told me I'd have to pay extra to pick my dog up on Indigenous People's Day”
Lack of transparency about incidents(3 mentions)
“We were not informed of ANY issues (that they claim were ongoing) until the day we were called and she was asked to not return.”
Dog returned stressed/changed behavior(2 mentions)
“The dog I picked up was not the happy, smiling dog I left there. She did not look at me, her tail hung between her legs.”
Top Rated
4.5 stars from 49+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 49 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$72/night
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