Dirty Tails

Dirty Tails offers dog boarding in Plainville, CT, along with daycare and grooming, out of a 5,000 sq. ft. facility at 109 East Main Street. Dogs can stay overnight, spend a day in supervised play groups, or come in just for grooming.

Services at a glance

• Overnight boarding in newly constructed private suites
• Daycare with small, supervised play groups
• Grooming
• Webcam access and night-time video monitoring
• Medication administration during boarding stays

What an overnight stay includes

The boarding suites are newly built and measure 11.5' by 5.5', which gives a dog room to stretch out. Cozy sherpa bedding is provided for nap time. Outings run through the day, starting at 6:30 a.m. and continuing to 9:30 p.m., and night-time video monitoring covers the overnight hours. Staff can administer medications for dogs that need them.

How daycare works

Play groups are kept small and supervised, at a 20:2 dog-to-handler ratio. Every dog goes through a Meet & Greet temperament evaluation before joining a group, so the staff know how a new dog handles a pack setting. There is indoor play space and an outdoor area, and webcam access lets owners look in on the day.

Practical details

The facility is open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and it is closed Sunday. Booking is handled by phone at 860-747-9663. Rates published on the Dirty Tails website range from $20 to $60 per day depending on the service and room. Vaccinations must be current for every dog, and owners planning a first visit should call ahead to set up the evaluation.