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Wagtime

2 Hopkinton Rd, Westborough, MA 01581

4.5
49 Google reviews
Staff overnightOutdoor yardSmall dog areaMedication adminClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

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

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

Required vaccinations: vaccines must be current

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-11am
Pick-up hours:3pm-6pm
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:48 days notice
Cancellation penalty:Deposit refundable if cancelled 48 hours in advance
Deposit requiredOne night's stay (peak periods only)

Care & Play

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

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount$65/night for second dog

What Reviews Say

48 reviews analyzed

Wagtime 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.

Dog happiness
4.8
Facility
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Cleanliness
4.0
Staff
3.5
Safety
3.5
Value
3.0
Communication
2.5

People love

Staff genuinely loves dogs(15)Long-term loyal customers (10+ years)(8)Dogs love attending - excited at drop-off(12)Great communication (positive experiences)(8)Clean, quality facility(6)

Staff shoutouts

Mary(2 mentions)TutThomasEmHollyLinda(4 mentions)

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.

Owner replies to 4% of reviewsAvg response: 2dprofessional tone18 repeat customers

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

Google rating
4.5/ 5
Review score
3.8/ 5
Amenities6 of 14
Reviews49
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.18

Pricing

Boarding

$72/night

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