Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dog Daycare, Grooming & Training Experts in Arlington
Established in 2006, Go Play! Pet Care! Pet Care pioneered the first dog daycare in Arlington, MA, at historic Brattle Square. Our mission is to provide a safe, structured environment for puppy daycare pre-school, adult dog daycare, dog training, and grooming. With a team of experienced professionals, we prioritize your dog's well-being through rigorous safety protocols, continuous air circulation, cushioned flooring, and daily disinfection.Our services cater to puppies as young as 8 weeks and adult dogs of all breeds, focusing on socialization, obedience, and comfort. We offer virtual tours and maintain locked facilities for security, ensuring minimal disruptions to our canine guests. Our commitment to positive reinforcement training and personalized care has made us a trusted choice for Arlington residents since our inception.
Services
Dog Daycare
Puppy Pre-School
Dog Grooming
Group Dog Training
Private Dog Training
Nail Trimming
HandStripping
Agility Training
Obedience Classes
Virtual Tours
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in dog care and training.
- Our staff uses positive reinforcement techniques for effective, stress-free training.
- We provide a secure, climate-controlled facility with daily disinfection protocols.
- Our thorough evaluation process ensures compatibility in group settings.
- We specialize in early socialization for puppies aged 8 weeks and older.
Services
Dog Daycare
Our structured daycare program accommodates dogs 6 months and older in a secure, climate-controlled environment. We focus on socialization, exercise, and positive reinforcement training. The facility features cushioned flooring for joint safety and continuous air circulation for comfort. Daily group walks and crate-free napping areas ensure a balanced routine for all participants.
Puppy Pre-School
This program targets puppies aged 8 weeks to 6 months, combining playtime with structured training. We emphasize crate training, socialization, and basic obedience using positive reinforcement. The curriculum includes housebreaking guidance and exposure to city noises for urban adaptability in a controlled setting.
Dog Grooming
Our professional grooming services include breed-specific haircuts, baths, nail trimming, and ear cleaning using premium products. The small, supervised grooming room ensures individual attention. We specialize in early grooming acclimation for puppies and maintain strict scheduling to prevent overcrowding during sessions.
Group Dog Training
We offer CPDT-certified group classes ranging from puppy kindergarten to advanced agility training. Sessions focus on positive reinforcement techniques for commands, leash manners, and socialization. Classes maintain small sizes (4-6 dogs) to ensure personalized instruction and effective learning outcomes.
Private Dog Training
Customized 30-minute private sessions address specific behavioral challenges using 'least intrusive' methods. Our AKC-certified trainers focus on leash pulling, housebreaking, and socialization issues without aversive tools. Home visits are available for environment-specific training scenarios.
Questions
What services does Go Play! Pet Care! Pet Care! Pet Care offer?
We provide dog daycare, grooming, group training classes, private training, and puppy pre-school programs in Arlington, MA.
Are vaccinations required for your services?
Yes, dogs over 6 months need rabies, distemper, and parvo vaccines. Puppies require distemper and parvo with a negative fecal test.
Do you accept dogs of all breeds and sizes?
Yes, we welcome all breeds, mixes, and sizes but require evaluations to ensure group compatibility and safety.
What are your operating hours?
Our daycare and grooming services operate Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Can I tour the facility?
We offer virtual tours of our climate-controlled facility with cushioned flooring and secure access for safety.
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Reviews (5)
Tim C.
Sep 30, 2021
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I can't speak to the quality of service, so this review is a description of my failed attempt to book an appointment. I went to their web site four days ago and filled out their new customer questionnaire so I could book a grooming appointment. According to their web site, this is the only way to book. As of today, I still haven't received a response, which is disappointing because my dog really needs a groom. So I guess if you're a new client, you're out of luck.
N.
Jun 24, 2020
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Everybody there is soooooo nice , started my puppy with 3 days a week of daycare and the treat and play program, they teached her so many things like walking nice on lease, sit, and the basic commands now we doing the next level training then we going to do the Akf I think . But she also get her nails done and everything else there Jen and everyone else is always so helpful and so nice . Plus my puppy loves it there. Picture of her and her waiting to get in to start her day with her friends.
Chelsea Bouvier
Mar 24, 2020
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Go Play is the absolute best. The entire staff is so kind and responsive, and they take such great care of all of the dogs. Our pup gets so happy to walk through the doors and play with all of his dog friends. Highly recommend Go Play!!
Cara Aubert Dalton
Dec 19, 2019
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Everyone at Go Play takes great care of my dog. She's been going to daycare and being groomed for over 8 years. Highly recommended!!
Amy B.
Jun 27, 2019
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Absolutely love Go Play! My pup has been attending day care at Go Play since she was a few months old. She is so well known and loved there. The owners and staff are exceptionally thoughtful and observant, they know each dog so well and are attuned to their needs, style of play, they have even noticed concerns about my pup that I have been unaware of. I do not use their grooming services because my pup doesn't have much to groom but report after report is so positive and they are creative and playful with those services. If you are looking for a small business that will love your dog as their
