The Urban Hound

The Urban Hound is a boarding and daycare facility at 129 Malden Street in Boston's South End neighborhood. Owners looking for dog boarding in Boston get overnight stays, daycare, grooming, and training under one roof, for dogs from small to giant. The building runs 8,500 square feet, with luxury sleep suites, standard boarding rooms, indoor play areas, and outdoor space. A hospital-grade air filtration system runs throughout, and care is supervised 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

What services does The Urban Hound offer?

• Overnight boarding in luxury sleep suites or standard rooms
• Dog daycare and puppy socialization
• Grooming
• Training with a CCPDT-certified trainer on staff
• Off-leash hikes with pick-up and drop-off at home

What makes it different

Capacity is 50 dogs, and every dog has to pass a temperament test before a boarding reservation. Private suites are available alongside standard rooms, so a dog that does better with quiet has somewhere to go. Staff can administer medication during a stay, and an on-call veterinarian handles emergencies. The off-leash hikes are worth noting for city dogs, since pick-up and drop-off happen at the owner's home.

Practical details

Published rates run from $105 to $165 per night, depending on the room. Booking is handled by phone at (617) 755-5775, and proof of vaccination is required before a stay. Listed hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, though dogs staying overnight are watched around the clock. Small, medium, large, and giant dogs are all accepted, and the same address covers daycare, grooming, and training, which suits owners who would rather not drive across Boston for each one.