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14 Years
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Your Dog's Home Away From Home in Franklin, MA
At Happy Tails Doggy Daycare, we provide a structured, safe, and enriching environment where dogs thrive through socialization, play, and personalized care. Our facility combines 16,000 sq ft of indoor rubber flooring with 5,600 sq ft of outdoor play space, designed to support joint health and minimize anxiety. Our trained staff ensures dogs rotate through compatible playgroups, supervised at a 1:10-15 ratio, while our overnight program guarantees 24/7 human presence for comfort. We prioritize safety with low-impact surfaces, daily sanitization, and a rigorous selection process for canine compatibility.Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our enrichment programs, which include agility training, sensory activities, and behavior-focused sessions. As part of Destination Dog, a women-owned alliance, we offer holistic lifecycle care. With over a decade of operational expertise, we combine industry-leading practices with personalized attention to meet each dogs unique needs. Transparency in communication, ethical operations, and client satisfaction drive our service model, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners.
Services
Daycare
Overnights
Enrichment Program
Dog Socialization
Structured Play
Nap Time
Flexible Reservations
Safety First
Selection Process
High Ratio
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 attended overnights with staff present at all times.
- Our 1:10-15 staff-to-dog ratio ensures personalized attention.
- Low-impact flooring and sanitized outdoor spaces prioritize canine safety.
- Custom enrichment programs address behavior goals and mental stimulation.
- Structured daily routines include naptime with classical music and snacks.
What people say
Best around
Amazing place
Safe and caring environment
Significant behavior improvement
Dogs love it
Services
Daycare
Structured daycare provides supervised socialization in compatible groups. Dogs rotate through indoor and outdoor spaces with 1:10-15 staff ratios. Daily routines include playtime, breaks, and feedback for owners. Safety features include rubber flooring and behavior screening.
Overnights
24/7 attended overnight stays replicate home sleep environments. Options include crates, beds, or handler companionship. Dogs acclimate during daycare naps. Amenities include pheromones, soft lighting, and personalized comfort items.
Enrichment Program
Custom enrichment sessions focus on mental stimulation and behavior improvement. Activities include agility courses, puzzles, and sensory play. Programs address anxiety reduction and skill development through structured, engaging exercises tailored to each dog.
Dog Socialization
Socialization occurs in sectioned play areas with compatible groups. Staff monitor interactions to ensure respectful play. Structured rotations maintain engagement while preventing overstimulation in a safe, controlled environment.
Structured Play
Indoor and outdoor play zones feature varied equipment for physical exercise. Textured mats, agility structures, and pools provide sensory stimulation. Playgroups rotate through spaces to maintain interest and prevent fatigue.
Questions
What services does Happy Tails offer?
We provide daycare, overnight boarding, enrichment programs, and structured socialization for dogs in a safe, supervised environment.
How does the daycare interview process work?
During the interview, we assess your dog's personality to ensure compatibility with existing groups before scheduling regular visits.
Are there discounts for frequent visits?
Yes, we offer discounted rates for multi-day packages and frequent daycare attendees.
What safety measures are in place?
We use low-impact flooring, sanitize outdoor areas twice weekly, and maintain a 1:10-15 staff-to-dog ratio with trained handlers.
Can I schedule last-minute overnights?
We accommodate last-minute requests when space is available, as our overnight program operates daily including holidays.
How do you handle dog behavior issues?
Our staff works with owners to address specific behavior goals through personalized enrichment sessions and handler supervision.
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Reviews (6)
Kimberly Miller
Apr 11, 2022
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We LOVE Happy Tails, and suggest it to anyone looking for daycare. Our dog Lucy can be shy and timid. Due to this we had a hard time initially finding a daycare that would be a good fit. Happy Tails has been so great helping Lucy with her anxiety. During her evaluation, Cathy took the time to explain Lucy's play style and behaviors. We met with 3 other daycares and never had sometime take the time to explain this. Lucy recently had to take a break for several months due to an injury.
During this time, Cathy was able to help us with referrals and answered any questions we had. Lucy was so happy to go back. The moment we pulled off the highway she began to jump with excitement. We could not be happier, and are excited for our new pup to start.
During this time, Cathy was able to help us with referrals and answered any questions we had. Lucy was so happy to go back. The moment we pulled off the highway she began to jump with excitement. We could not be happier, and are excited for our new pup to start.
Brad Kaplan
Mar 16, 2022
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Staff is very attentive and they group dogs by play style instead of simply sorting by size. My pup has been going since 16 weeks and we have had nothing but positive experiences. My only recommendation would be a live cam you can check in on but besides that I couldn't recommend Happy Tails more!
Erin McN
Feb 10, 2022
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My dog loves it here & he comes home so tired & happy! He has a lot of energy so he needs the rotation type of play that Happy Tails offers in the different play yards. He also needed some confidence socializing so it's been a great help. The staff are super friendly & always a pleasure to talk with! They are very helpful & always understanding of the rotating schedules in my family when I book daycare. Thank you for such a great place for Murphy!
Hannah McGee
Jan 25, 2022
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I had a trial interview today (shadowing) and I had the best experience! Staff were so nice and welcoming even though they didn't know me yet. All the dogs were pretty well behaved for the most part. I'm really looking forward to furthering my job here at Happy Tails :)
Deidre Vinson
Oct 28, 2021
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I have been a client of Happy Tails for almost 7 years, In that time I Have been nothing but Happy. Kathy and her staff have ALWAYS been nothing but professional and reliable! The Handlers that work with my precious baby are AMAZZZZZING! There is not a moment that they do not contact you or communicate with you if they even have the slightest concern they welcome each and every dog in there with a smile and you can clearly tell that all of the Handlers there LOVE Their Job and Love all the dogs they are working with, when I pull into the parking lot my dog gets so excited and goes in there with a Tail that is wagging from that moment until I pick up and its still wagging! Kathy has been nothing but wonderful to deal with always answers any concerns or questions I have, if you would want your babies to have a great experience, know for sure they are being loved and taken care of all day send them over to Happy Tails you will not be disappointed, I Cant say enough!
Stella Dorra
Sep 22, 2021
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Happy Tails DDC is the very best doggie daycare in the area. We have been clients for 18 years and highly recommend! The staff is exceptional and the owner Cathy is an absolutely wonderful person, she truly treats our dogs like they are her own. We wouldn't send our dogs anywhere else!
