The Mindful Mutt

The Mindful Mutt runs dog daycare and dog boarding in Allston, MA, out of a facility at 16 Harvard Avenue. The program leans structured rather than open free-for-all play. Dogs move through supervised small-group play, enrichment work, and scheduled naps, and the same approach carries into overnight stays. Boarding, daycare, grooming, and training all happen at the same Allston address.

Services and amenities

• Structured daycare with small groups sorted by size and disposition
• Overnight boarding, $75 to $85 per night
• Enrichment including a doggie treadmill, agility, balance activities, and puzzles
• Grooming, training, and medication administration
• Weekend three-hour playgroups

What sets it apart

Staff credentials include Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), The Dog Gurus staff training, and pet first aid and CPR training. The facility keeps a lower staff-to-dog ratio and fewer dogs per square foot. Basic obedience is reinforced with positive methods across the whole day rather than saved for a separate session. Scheduled nap times keep dogs from tipping into overstimulation, which matters most for young or high-energy dogs.

Practical details

Daycare and boarding run Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Booking happens online, and each dog gets a shared pet profile that owners and staff can both see. Vaccinations are required. Indoor play space and outdoor space are both part of the setup, and staff can administer medication for dogs who need it.

Owners who want to check in mid-day can follow the daily Instagram and Facebook stories. The weekend three-hour playgroup is a shorter option than a full daycare day, which suits dogs who do better with a briefer visit. Between daycare, boarding, grooming, and training, most routine care can be handled in one place.