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Peticulars

Dog day care center · Barnstable Town, MA · reviewed since 2018

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#12 of 131 pet servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 92%
5.0 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · 18 photos
98%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
58%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Peticulars at a glance

Google reviewers give Peticulars a perfect 5.0 rating based on 65 reviews. Customers frequently praise the clean facility, friendly staff, and reasonable pricing with no hidden fees. Recurring themes include prompt communication via photos and texts, low stress levels for dogs, and flexible services like daycare, boarding, and nail clipping. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all reviews are positive.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 65 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 65 Google reviews (44 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 58% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 9, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Service serving Barnstable Town, Massachusetts.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction97Reliability93Craft & service97Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 97 (median 80)Reliability: 93 (median 72)Craft & service: 97 (median 95)Value: 100 (median 94)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
PeticularsPet Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Peticulars: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.A
97
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Peticulars: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 72.A
93
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Peticulars: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
97
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Peticulars: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Peticulars: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 47.–
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Star ratings

65 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars6498%
  • 4 stars12%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 44 written reviews

  • Praise44100%
  • Complaints00%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price350%
  • Reasonable350%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1739%
  • Would recommend920%
  • Honesty & trust716%
  • Price & value49%
  • Quality & results37%
  • Speed & response37%
  • Communication12%

What customers talk about

We read 44 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The staff is very friendly and their prices are reasonable.”
  • “Thank you to the whole team here, I would recommend to anyone looking for daycare in the area”
  • “I trust them with my best buddy, you won’t be disappointed.”
  • “The cost is straight forward with no hidden fees and I love that there are a clear number of staff to dog ratios that makes me feel safe dropping off…”
  • “I don’t usually leave reviews but Peticulars did such a great job with my 4 month old puppy Teddy.”
  • “We’ve never had an issue signing him up for daycare or for a quick overnight stay.”
  • “They are very communicative.”

People customers mention

  • Linda 5 reviews
  • Cod 3 reviews
  • Cape 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Peticulars for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

BlancaLocal Guide · 87 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

My dog needed his nails to be clipped, I stop by the shop and the lady at the front desk told me that I didn’t need an appointment and they could do it right the way. They were very nice and patient.

Great priceService not listed
Haley10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I don’t usually leave reviews but Peticulars did such a great job with my 4 month old puppy Teddy. We came here for a long weekend and needed daycare for a few days, it was our puppy’s first experience with a group of other dogs and they were sure to send me plenty of reassuring updates- I knew this was legit when…

Reasonable priceDog daycare
BrittanyLocal Guide · 46 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

My dog loves coming here! The staff is very friendly and their prices are reasonable.

Great priceDog boardingDog daycare
Kristen4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

My little guy loves coming to Peticulars! When we walk in, his tail starts to wag and he gets excited. We’ve never had an issue signing him up for daycare or for a quick overnight stay.

Customer photo from Kristen's review
Susan6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

I have been a client for over a year now and I have to say that this is the best daycare experience my dog and I have ever had. They are professional, knowledgeable and caring. I trust them with my best buddy, you won’t be disappointed.

Rhanna6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

A great place for doggy daycare or staycation, both my dogs loves going there, and we trust them to take good care of them.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 65 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Blanca CRLocal Guide · 87 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Blanca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My dog needed his nails to be clipped, I stop by the shop and the lady at the front desk told me that I didn’t need an appointment and they could do it right the way. They were very nice and patient.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Haley Adam10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Haley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I don’t usually leave reviews but Peticulars did such a great job with my 4 month old puppy Teddy. We came here for a long weekend and needed daycare for a few days, it was our puppy’s first experience with a group of other dogs and they were sure to send me plenty of reassuring updates- I knew this was legit when we brought him back the second day and his tail started wagging the second he was out of the car, he ran straight to the door and couldn’t wait to go in. Thank you to the whole team here, I would recommend to anyone looking for daycare in the area

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog daycare
Jeff NossalLocal Guide · 87 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeff has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Doggy day care where they actually care about your doggy

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Brittany BloodLocal Guide · 46 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brittany has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My dog loves coming here! The staff is very friendly and their prices are reasonable.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog boarding, Dog daycare
Andrea Fitch2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Andrea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Always loving and my baby is always happy to go

Kristen Smith4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My little guy loves coming to Peticulars! When we walk in, his tail starts to wag and he gets excited. We’ve never had an issue signing him up for daycare or for a quick overnight stay.

Susan Ahearn the HappyMedium6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Susan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I have been a client for over a year now and I have to say that this is the best daycare experience my dog and I have ever had. They are professional, knowledgeable and caring. I trust them with my best buddy, you won’t be disappointed.

Rhanna6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rhanna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

A great place for doggy daycare or staycation, both my dogs loves going there, and we trust them to take good care of them.

kelly mcguill10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews kelly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I got divorced 4 years ago and moved to Cape Cod with my best friend; my 5 year old Golden retriever, named Winnie. I work full time and needed a place for Winnie to be during the day, a place where she is loved and cared for, a place that I never had to worry or think twice about having her there. I found that in spades, Candace and her crew at Peticulars have made my life so much easier, they are family to me and Winnie. Winnie loves her pool time, pats , treats and ball throwing.. Sometimes when I pick her up at the end of the day, I think she's sad to leave. I'm not one to write reviews often, however, I feel so blessed to have this crew in my life. Thank you Candance and all the staff at Peticulars. All my best, Kelly McGuill

Stephanie Searcey3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I cannot say enough positive, wonderful things about Candace and her crew at Peticular’s. They were solely responsible for helping my rescue adjust and function in doggo society. He attended this amazing daycare 5 and sometimes six days a week! He loves them so much! They kept Oliver for 14 days when I arrived in town and didn’t yet have a place to stay with my boy! They helped him get over his separation anxiety, his desperate fear of crates, and his destructive tendencies! They socialized, and trained him with dedication and discipline and so much love! They had high expectations for him, and he became eager to learn, and please them! It was so hard to leave The Cape without packing Candace and crew up in the car with Oliver and I! Do not hesitate to get your dog boarded, or trained here, run don’t walk, your best friend will be in the best hands and trust me when I tell you, they are the best doggie daycare in the COUNTRY! ❤️❤️❤️

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