Kennel-Free Dog Boarding
Drop-Off Hours
7-10 AM on Weekdays
8:-10 AM on Weekends and Holidays
Drop-Off Hours
7-10 AM on Weekdays
8-10 AM on Weekends and Holidays
Pick-Up Hours
12-1 PM for Half Day
3-6:30 PM Full Day on Weekdays
3-5 PM Full Day on Weekends
Pick-Up Hours
12-1 PM for Half Day
3-6:30 PM Full Day on Weekdays
3-5 PM Full Day on Weekends
Local Dog Boarding Services in Andover, MA
Let us be your dog’s home away from home! At The Dog Nanny, our kennel-free dog boarding services are designed for comfort, fun, and relaxation. We offer a home-like environment where dogs can feel safe and at ease. Each overnight stay includes daycare services to ensure a comprehensive care package!
Kennel-Free Boarding With 24/7 Supervision
Your dog will enjoy a kennel-free environment where a human is with them around the clock to ensure comfort and safety. They can choose to sleep in bed with staff, on the couch, a dog bed, or in an open crate if they prefer privacy and space. Puppies under 6 months are crated for safety.
Age Limit for New Dogs
To maintain a healthy and active environment, we accept new boarding dogs up to 10 years old. Our play environment is busy and the activity can unfortunately be a lot for senior dogs that are new to the facility.
Meal Preparation and Medication Administration
We ask that each meal be individually bagged and labelled with your dog's name to ensure proper portion control throughout your their stay. There’s no additional fee for administering medications; We can administer medication by mouth, in your dog’s food, or topically. Medication should be brought in the original container and with dosage amount & the instructions for administration. We do not administer shots.
Our staff will confirm meal and medication details two days before your dog’s boarding stay to ensure everything is ready.
How to Become a Kennel-Free Boarding Dog:
- Fill out online form
- Phone interview and schedule an evaluation
- Be vaccinated for - Bordetella, Distemper, & Rabies
- Send us a photo of your rabies tag
- Have your dog license and a photo of their license tag
- Pass temperament test evaluation
- Pass at least 3 successful full days of daycare
- Attend daycare at least once in the last 6 months
Dog Boarding Pricing
$76
2 Dogs from the
same family – $142
*In effect June 16, 2025*
$81
2 Dogs from the
same family – $152
*SUMMER SCHOOL VACATION*
*In effect June 16, 2025*
$86
2 Dogs from the
same family – $162
*TWO NIGHT MINIMUM*
*In effect June 16, 2025*
Holiday Boarding Pricing Periods
- Christmas and New Years weeks (Dec 22 – Jan 1)
- Memorial Day Weekend
- Independence Day
- Labor Day Weekend
- Thanksgiving Weekend (Weds – Sun)
- All Massachusetts school vacations
**A TWO NIGHT MINIMUM APPLIES**
Dog Boarding Policies
Cancellation Policy
We require a 5-day notice to cancel or modify any boarding reservations without penalty. Any cancellations or shortened stays within the 5 days before a booking begins will incur a 100% charge against the original reservation.
Staffing for an expected number of dogs while allowing last minute flexibility has become a big challenge at The Dog Nanny, impacting both our staff and our clients. We are frequently forced to turn away or waitlist clients needing service, only to have spots open up far too late to be helpful. We hope this new measure will allow us to accommodate you more efficiently and accurately.
Late Pick Up/ Drop Off Policy
Late Pick Up Policy. Due to staffing requirements and the safety of the dogs in our care, late pick-ups are generally not permitted. If an unexpected circumstance arises and we are able to accommodate a late pick-up (which may not always be possible), a late fee of $1 per minute will apply for up to 30 minutes past closing. After 30 minutes, your dog will be required to stay overnight, and a boarding fee will be charged.
Late Drop Off Policy. Late drop-offs for daycare or boarding are not permitted. Drop-off time is the most stimulating- and sometimes stressful- part of the day for dogs and requires our full attention. During this time, dogs are carefully introduced, groups are thoughtfully assigned, and each dog is given the opportunity to acclimate and find their place within their group.
Once groups are established, adding additional dogs can disrupt the group dynamic and compromise safety. For this reason, late drop-offs are not allowed.
Note: Any exception made to this policy will be subject to the same fees outlined in our Late Pick Up Policy.
Unaltered Dog Policy
The veterinary standards for spaying and neutering have changed a lot in the past few years, with many vets now recommending that you not spay or neuter your dog until 12-18 months in some circumstances. In effort to help our clientele abide by their vet’s recommendations, we allow unaltered dogs up to 18 months to be evaluated (with some conditions).
Owners of unspayed dogs must have someone on call at all times to pick up your dog immediately if they go into heat. This includes unspayed dogs in our care for overnight boarding. Dogs that are not able to be picked up will be isolated or brought to a local vet for care until the owner is able to pick them up. Any undesirable behavior resulting from a dog being unaltered may give us cause to remove your dog from daycare (with potential to re-evaluate after their procedure depending on the severity of the behavior).