We have been taking our dog, Paco, to daycare here for about 5 months now. They are super friendly and really do care about the dogs. We decided since they do grooming as well that maybe we should try the grooming services as well. They were a little bit cheaper than our current groomer, but do not do anal squeezing. We decided even though they do not do anal squeezing that we would switch our groomer to Dog Daze Playcare and give them a chance. We were informed that Briar was our groomer and did a great job with our Paco. One of my requests was that they leave the hair on the side of his neck alone. We call them his "gills." Briar did a fantastic job of grooming, cutting his nails, and leaving his "gills" as we requested. My only fear how Paco behaved for his appointment and didn't cause too many issues for Briar. If you are looking for a daycare and need a new groomer, take a chance and try this local business. We will be continuing our services with them. Thank you to the team and Briar at Dog Daze Playcare. read more

I can't say enough great things about Dog Daze! The staff members are the most caring people and go out of their way to make sure our fur babies and their humans are well taken care of. read more

I came here because it looked like an indoor dog park but but it ended up being doggy daycare and boarding. The staff is friendly but it's not really what I was looking for today. The dogs looked like they were having fun. And they do grooming and baths when done playing. read more

My dog loves going to Dog Daze. She looks forward to going and seems to like all of the handlers. I like taking her there because I know I can trust them to treat her well. They go out of their way to make sure the dogs are well taken care of and are comfortable. read more

I appreciate the large selection of toys. Their prices are good and I did not have to go anywhere else. Fawn is a destroyer of toys and to shop for them when I am there is very convenient. read more

We are so lucky to have found Dog Daze! Our pup loves going there and we always know that he will be very well taken care of. All of the employees are so kind and helpful, the facilities are impeccably clean and their online website is easy to navigate. I would recommend Dog Daze to anyone! read more

They have been so sweet and helpful getting Luci adjusted to a new pack and the move Missouri. She gets so excited when I pull in the parking lot. Luci can't wait to go play with her new friends. read more

This has place has made a world of difference in our pup and his behavior. We started with the puppy head start training package, and between the training and play time, he's easily the best socialized and behaved dog we've had at his age (5 months). He's always incredibly excited to go in the mornings, and tuckered out by the time he comes home. Most importantly, the staff have been kind, accommodating, and responsive. read more

Please please please don't send your dog here. they treat the dogs HORRIBLY. they keep them in crates especially if you're boarding your dog, it's in a crate a good 20 hours of the day and if it's not, it's in a crate outside by themselves. They whip the dogs with leashes they carry and if your dog barks, his/her head will be held down and kneeled on. they're so mean to the dogs here it's not okay. please send your dog anywhere else. if anyone has any questions pls message me! read more

I took my dog here several times a week since they were located in the Canine Performance Center and was generally very happy, referring several friends with new pups and even giving a gift certificate to a friend. However, during their expansion things took quite a turn. It became less dog friendly, less customer friendly and most seriously, less safe. During construction my dog somehow got into an area being retiled and wound up with adhesive all over his feet. No mention was made at pickup and when I noticed and questioned it, I was told he "wasn't supposed to be in there". Well, surprise. He's a dog. We left. For the last several months, he's been going to a home based daycare. Much more pleasant for me. And most importantly my senior dog has lost weight, gained energy, and is happier. I assume he was sleeping in or out of a crate for most of the time he spent there in the year before we left. We don't miss it. read more

Took our dog here on two occasions to try this place out. For over $30 bucks a day, I'd expect some professionalism and good care for the dogs. We had arranged for a sunday pickup, and were told the incorrect pick up time (hard to say if that's our fault or not, but I'll sum that up to communication breakdown) Anyway, come Sunday we stopped by Dog Daze THREE times throughout the day and each time there wasn't even a car in the parking lot! So unless we had missed catching them three times, I felt like the dogs were left all alone all day... When asked this on Monday, they apologized and did state their pick up times. We did not ask about why it seemed nobody was here on Sunday. again, I'd maybe expect this if you pay cheaper rates, but at this level of cost you should get more. read more

WARNING: LONG post ahead I want to start off by saying that for over a year we were happy customers of Dog Daze and couldn't ever fathom saying an ill word about the place HOWEVER the last few months there were so shocking that all of that has changed. I really struggled on whether or not to leave a review at all, as I loved this place for so long. The staff seemed to care so much about my dog and he loved his time there. I had grooming as well as daycare services and was truly impressed by the standard. But as the expansion started and staff turnover began to grow the climate and service dramatically decreased. I would take in original vaccine record that got lost along with our packages, people would forget who my pup was all together (he was there anywhere from 1-3 times a week every week since he was 11 weeks old for over a year) and I noticed most things were slipping through the cracks. My dog seemed to have anxiety at drop off and pick up and as I asked questions about his day I never got any clear answers. He came home inured twice (I chalk that up to some good rough play but once again I was never informed and nobody ever seemed to see the incidents). The new workers were increasingly rough, impatient, and forgetful. I sent a long email detailing my concerns with a very clear intent to remain a client and a hopeful outcome for the daycare as well as my dog. I received an email back that while seemed unprofessional, really also seemed to want my dog to remain a member. The next few weeks nothing changed, my dog was in a kennel constantly, and his anxiety grew worse. I could honestly go in much longer about the minute details that frustrated me but my breaking point came when I went to pick up my dog earlier than usual one Monday and noticed some disturbing things. A worker was grabbing the large dogs and throwing them around by their collars like rag dolls (these dogs all had to be at least 40 lbs) and kneeing them constantly. They had a squirt bottle of water that they were hosing the dogs down with repeatedly with no pause and yelling aggressively. They jerked my 70 lb dog through the dog on two legs before bringing him to me as if nothing happened. He was soaking wet and clearly happy to be leaving. A week later I got an email from a friend who I had referred there and was taking her dog two days a week. When she went to pick her dog up she said he was in a kennel room with others and they were spraying them again because of the barking. These poor dogs were already locked in a cage with no way to defend themselves and were now being sprayed down and yelled at! I was disheartened by all of this. I really believe that the owner and some workers want the best for the dogs and have the right intentions but I simply can't ignore what happened for over two months. I hope that they get a better staff and go back to the wonderful daycare they once were. read more

We have been taking our dog to Dog Daze for almost three weeks now, and so far we love it! It came highly recommended by a friend who also is a vet, so we thought it was worth a shot. We have not been disappointed. First, the price is very reasonable at a baseline of $29/day, and they offer packages that give a great price break the more days you buy at once. They do a great job keeping you updated on your dog's experience. We got a cute first day report card, and they daily post photos of the dogs on Facebook so you can see your pet in action. There is a screening process for all dogs who attend Dog Daze, including a behavioral assessment, which we really appreciated. It gives us peace of mind to know each dog our pet will interact with has been screened for aggressive/problem behaviors. One of our favorite things about Dog Daze is how excited our dog is to go. That makes us feel good about taking him there, since he truly enjoys it. read more

LOVE these people, and can't say enough nice things about them! The crew at Dog Daze is wonderful, and they very clearly care about your dogs! Our dog Ned loves going to Playcare, and he's always (appropriately) exhausted when he gets home. It's the best for wearing out high-energy pups, or letting your dog get out and socialize on a regular basis! read more

Becky and her staff are just awesome. We have two dogs, one 2 years and the other 11 and both dogs love to go. They can't wait to start their day but never make it home without falling asleep from fun and exhaustion. We can't recommend Dog Daze Playcare enough. read more

Becky is great and has a true love for animals. I look forward to working with her for many years to come.

I took my pup there for the first time and he had a great experience ..and they did a great job on grooming/clipping him just what i asked for..Everyone is friendly and the place is very clean and well maintained. read more

I take my bulldog to Dog Daze sporadically but the staff seems to be genuinely excited when she arrives. My dog gets abundance attention and she is ready to relax when she gets home. I am very impressed and satisfied with their service read more

Ginger, our Australian Shepherd is almost 6 months old and FULL of energy. We both work and doggie daycare provides her with an outlet to expend some of her enthusiasm for companionship. She is SO excited to get into the daycare building and join her pup friends. I highly recommend Dog Daze and this socialization with other dogs/humans! Very pleased! read more

BEWARE of Dog Daze Playcare! We dropped our female yellow lab off for the first time at this place. When my husband picked her up, he asked if he could see where they kept the big dogs. The owner (Becky Henson) told him he couldn't go back their because the dogs would bark. Then my husband asked the owner how the dogs were with each other. The owner smiled and said, "Oh they were great." When another employee went to put our dog's collar on, she didn't even know the appropriate way it went on. When I opened the main door to leave, our dog had to pee very bad and barely made it out the door. Before my husband put her in the vehicle, he noticed a bleeding gash on the right rear leg of our lab. He took her back into the main office to question them but was told they didn't notice it. The owner tried to pretend nothing was wrong and began to play with our dog. The owner and an employee at the front desk just stood there, not knowing what to say. The owner then says, "She does have a gash." It seemed as though they couldn't just smile this time and get away with it. We love our dog and wish we never brought her there. It's hard to imagine at $27.00 a day our dog is not being looked after. Currently, our dog is experiencing extreme shivering. Our vet says perhaps this is due to severe trauma or high fever she caught while at Dog Daze Playcare. Now, our dog is at the vet. Please share this post with other dog lovers who want the best for their dog. Does anyone have any other suggestions for good dog boarding places in Columbia, MO? I assume Dog Daze Playcare will be deleting this message as soon as they read it. FYI- Dog Daze Playcare, a happy smile and telling me my dog is cute doesn't mean you can fool everyone. Money hungry people... I was told after by a previous dog groomer that worked there quit working at this place because of their business practice, that should tell you something. Sad!!! read more