Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Dog Daycare & Boarding Services in Glastonbury, CT
Founded in 2007, Free Range Doggy Daycare has established itself as a trusted provider of premium pet care services in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Our mission is to create a safe, engaging environment where dogs can socialize, exercise, and receive professional care. With over 15 years of combined experience in pet care and facility management, our team prioritizes animal well-being through spacious 6,500-square-foot indoor-outdoor play areas, certified vaccination requirements, and attentive supervision. We expanded our offerings in 2022 with upgraded amenities including new fencing, expanded play zones, and dedicated grooming facilities.Our staff maintains rigorous safety protocols while fostering a fun atmosphere that mirrors a dog's natural social environment. We partner with professional groomers to provide on-site bathing and grooming services, ensuring comprehensive care during your pet's stay. Our facility accommodates dogs of all sizes with tiered boarding options and specialized play areas. We maintain transparent communication with pet owners through our Gingr Pet Parent App and require detailed medical documentation for all guests. Our commitment to quality care has made us a preferred choice for local pet owners seeking reliable daycare and boarding solutions.
Services
Daycare Program
Dog Boarding
Hidden Dog Fencing
Bathing Services
Grooming
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 6,500 sq ft of indoor-outdoor play areas with specialized terrain features
- Our staff provides attentive supervision during extended weekday operating hours
- We require proof of vaccinations and spay/neuter for all participating dogs
- We partner with professional groomers for on-site bathing and grooming services
- We provide tiered boarding options with multi-dog discounts in premium suites
Services
Daycare Program
Our daycare program provides supervised socialization and exercise in a 6,500-square-foot facility with climate-controlled indoor spaces and outdoor play areas featuring sand terrain, ramps, and tunnels. Dogs enjoy continuous access to fresh air and structured playtime while staff monitors interactions to ensure safety. The program includes free evaluation days and requires vaccination compliance for all participants.
Boarding
Our boarding service offers tiered cabin options from small to premium suites with included daycare access. Each reservation receives personalized care with multiple drop-off/pickup windows on weekends and detailed packing guidelines for food, medications, and personal items. Families receive discounts for multiple dogs sharing larger accommodations during standard and peak pricing periods.
Hidden Dog Fencing
We install Pet Stop brand electronic pet containment systems that preserve yard aesthetics while keeping dogs secure. Our USA-made systems include training sessions to teach dogs property boundaries using flag markers. The service comes with lifetime equipment warranties and is operated by staff with over 30 years of combined experience in pet fencing solutions.
Bathing & Grooming
Our partnered grooming services include basic washes, full grooming packages with nail trimming and haircuts, and specialty treatments for skin and coat health. The dental cleaning option uses pet-safe products to improve oral hygiene. Grooming appointments can be scheduled concurrently with daycare or boarding stays for client convenience.
Training
We offer socialization training through our daycare program that helps dogs develop comfort with various people and animals. The structured environment promotes positive behavioral development with professional supervision. Training focuses on creating relaxed, social pets through consistent interaction with staff and other dogs in our care.
Questions
What are your weekday operating hours?
We operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM for regular daycare services.
What vaccination records are required for my dog?
All dogs must have up-to-date Rabies, Bordetella, and Distemper vaccinations with records provided by your veterinarian.
Do you offer grooming services on-site?
Yes, we partner with professional groomers to provide bathing, full grooming, and dental cleaning services.
What are weekend boarding drop-off times?
Weekend drop-off and pick-up windows are 7:00-8:30 AM, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, and 5:00-6:30 PM.
Do you accommodate multiple dogs from the same family?
Yes, our larger cabins allow multiple dogs to stay together with discounts available for second and third dogs.
What is your cancellation policy for boarding reservations?
Cancellations require 72-hour notice for full refunds; late cancellations incur a $50 fee per dog.
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Reviews (7)
C. B.
Apr 25, 2022
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Been contemplating for a while about a review on this daycare. The place is okay. I think the staff is great! Especially the two boys in the morning. The manager Pete on the other hand, not so much. never really had a pleasant experience with him.
Jo
Apr 19, 2022
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Place is horrible. Don't bring your dogs here! Not too long ago tried speaking with the manager Peter and he is ignorant and rude. Get a real job old man.
Amy Beach
Mar 13, 2022
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My dog loves this doggy daycare. He comes home happy and tuckered out after a day of play. I'm so glad we found this place!
Natasha Torres
Sep 25, 2021
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I had my boy stay here for 9 days and my dog was soooo happy! He even gained some weight and lost his separation anxiety. The guys during the mornings is awesome, great customer service and knowledge. Kids in the afternoon need some training, but still good customer service.
Rose Czekala
Jul 16, 2021
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My dog boarded at Free Range for a holiday long-weekend. I brought his bed from home, which the staff and the website said was fine. When I picked him up, at first I was told by the manager that his bed "may have gotten wet" and that staff "may have left it outside and it got rained on". When I questioned this, the story changed and I was told that another dog escaped its kennel multiple times over the weekend and that the other dog may have peed on his expensive bed.
The bed smelled of urine. I had to cancel the rest of my holiday plans to go wash and dry the dog bed. The manager was not at all apologetic and told me that they couldn't control if another dog peed on my dog's bed. We have done daycare at Free Range as well. Unacceptable for boarding.
The bed smelled of urine. I had to cancel the rest of my holiday plans to go wash and dry the dog bed. The manager was not at all apologetic and told me that they couldn't control if another dog peed on my dog's bed. We have done daycare at Free Range as well. Unacceptable for boarding.
Nikita Herrod
May 18, 2021
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My dog spent two day care days at this location. He seemed to have had much fun and was laid out afterward both days. Even today he's resting. Worth the money for sure.
Gregg Harrison
Oct 19, 2020
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Best doggie daycare for sure! Staff are ALL pet lovers and really care for the client's dogs as if they were their own. Lots of space to play and socialize both indoors and outside. The facility is very CLEAN. Our dog has been going for 4 1/2 years now and the socializing he gets at Free Range has clearly been a positive element to his overall personality.
