We have been bringing our dogs to Dogtime for close to 10 years for both daycare play and overnight boarding, and we truly could not imagine going anywhere else. The professionalism and structure they bring is unmatched. They manage their facility much like a children's daycare, every dog is carefully evaluated before being welcomed into the community, vaccinations must be up to date, and safety is clearly their top priority. The facility is incredibly clean, organized, and thoughtfully run. We also love all the extras they offer. From different levels of boarding (the highest tier even includes a special tuck-in and Kong treat!) to dog training, bathing, nail trimming, and their fully engaging playrooms, complete with Dog TV, play structures, bubbles, pool days, and themed activities, it's clear they go above and beyond to make every stay fun and enriching. They even include webcams for us parents to check in on them from time to time! Our doggie Herkules absolutely LOVES his Dogtime family. It is truly his home away from home, and he gets so excited every time we pull into the parking lot. As very particular dog parents, trust means everything to us -- and there is no place we trust more than Dogtime. Tony and Krista have done an incredible job since taking over the business. They've created something really special, and we are forever grateful to them for caring for our dog kids as if they were their own. read more

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Very clean and friendly pet stays Our furry friend loves there and by the end of the day he is so worked out it took him 2 hours to recover from playing all day There's a dog care in every room monitoring the activity of dogs and they do enforce good behaviors and you can leave your dog at peace while you are at work or away read more

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This place is awesome! I've been bringing my very active pup here for months for day care services and then recently had her boarded for 2 weeks. The owners (family run business) are very knowledgeable and go above and beyond in the care and services they provide. Really can't express my level of gratitude for them and highly recommend this place! read more

I was nervous. New dog owner here. I wanted my puppy to be safe of course. I was on board knowing they have a LIVE FEED!! What can compete with that!? I brought with my puppy lunch and some treats (raw hide not allowed). There is a large front window up front which house the small dogs and I was able to watch her for a bit. The staff was welcoming and reassuring. I will keep them as my go-to dog sitter. read more

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My dog Rio does all day doggie day care once a week and she absolutely loves it! She is sooo happy when she sees us pull up to Dog Time, she almost jumps out the window. She has a blast there and comes home exhausted. She is a high energy dog that needs lots of activity and stimulation. Both my husband and I are very pleased. It's a bit pricey but totally worth it because they have a very good staff. read more

We've been bringing our 6-month-old cattle dog mix, Harmony, to Dog Time Stay and Play for about a month now, and it's been a great experience. On her first visit, we tried putting her with the big dogs. She was a little unsure and spent most of the time sitting off to the side, just observing. The staff was incredible--always present, patient, and clearly paying close attention. On her second visit, they moved her to the "sleepy dogs" group (low-energy big dogs), and she started to warm up. By the third visit, they tried her with the small dogs, and her confidence took off. She was eventually ready to rejoin the big dogs--and that's when she really came to life. Now, Harmony's excited to go, runs right in, and has made several dog friends--especially a Dalmatian that belongs to the staff or owner. I love checking the webcams and seeing her play, rest, and engage comfortably. The staff also makes sure to manage energy levels and gives her breaks when needed. We've even boarded her--first for one night, then for five while we were out of town--and everything went perfectly. She came home happy, tired, and a little more confident each time. Dog Time has been a game-changer for us. Harmony loves it, and we feel completely at ease knowing she's in such good hands. read more

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Absolutely love it here!! We brought our fur baby here to socialize more with other dogs and she has so much fun every time. The staff is always super friendly and takes the time to get to know the dogs. We're always given an update on how she did throughout the day and they even have cameras where you can check in on your dog during the stay. On top of that they offer nail trimmings, ear cleanings and so much more! Definitely give them a shot! read more

I found Dog Time Stay and Play when I moved to the East Bay 3yrs ago. My Dog Benji has been a member of the Community . The Owners , the Dog Handlers are totally the Best. Professional, Kind and Caring Handlers. Benji has play days and Boarding for Holidays when I have to go out of Town. The added advantage of Video Camera's allow me to see him at play. Plus always photos from the Staff makes me feel connected to my Benji (8yrs old) when I'm out of town. I highly recommend Dog Time Stay and Play for the Superior Care my dog receives. Benji is always happy and smiling when I drive him to Dog Time and when I pick him up. A sign of a totally satisfied animal who knows he is cared for and loved. Thank you always to the Owners and the Dog Handlers. read more

This is a fabulous place. I had to leave my dog with Tony for four months and she was so well taken care of! I can't say anything bad about the staff and facilitiy. What a great team! read more

My Izzy has been going to daycare here for almost 11 years back when the owner was Mark Thomas. Tony, the new owner, has updated the lobby and made a few other updates to modernize the facility and business. Izzy still loves coming here and meeting new doggie friends. read more

Tony, Krista & Staff are amazing! We feel relieved knowing that our 2 girls are taken care of like queens when they are there.

The dogs are not caged; they are well supervised in an open room of floor space. The animals meet & greet then play with each other. We've gone 4 times and my 6-month old puppy knows when we're arriving at Dog Time! She is excited and ready to play as we drive into the parking lot! read more

This place has been my saving grace for more than a decade. When I first got Rocky, he was a young dog with more energy than I knew what to do with. He loved it so much and would always come home exhausted, so I knew he had tons of fun. I haven't been able to take him often in the past few years (we moved a little further away, kids, etc). But I needed to board him, and Tony still remembered us! He helped me get in their new online system, which is awesome btw, and I know Rocky will be well taken care of while my family and I are on vacation. read more

Update: staff did not tell us he got bit, period. staff said he had displayed aggressive behavior although he has never shown that at any day care boarding facility before or around other people or dogs. staff did not offer more information at pick up and only said "he had a lot of energy that he didn't know what to do with it". staff should work on communication with clients and suggest recommendations rather than just banning them and being rude. I left my pet there for boarding over the weekend and I would check in on my pet daily during his stay through their cameras that operate during "business hours". He would be playing with other dogs, walking around, sleeping, having a good time. No issues (supposedly until the last day). I had scheduled a bath for him on his last day and when the front desk person went to grab him from his kennel he comes out and his face is completely dirty - what a horrible bath. Additionally he has a bite on his face. I don't understand what happened here when the cameras were off but he did not get a proper bath and he got bit without any mention of it. I wouldn't bring your dogs here. read more

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I didn't want to write this but after reading a few of the reviews I felt it would be a disservice to other caring dog owners if I didn't. I would not recommend this place at all. Disclaimer: my dog is a large puppy with a lot of energy so a lot time I brushed off the injuries knowing he was the one mainly starting up the wrestling with other dogs. The time that really made it clear this was not a good fit for me and my dog was when they tried to tell me I was lying about my dog getting jumped by 3 other dogs when I clearly saw it on the camera. I saw my dog getting jumped by 3 other dogs on camera. So I decided to email dog time requesting that my dog has minimal play time since the staff is not adequately watching over the 15+ large dogs and did not respond quickly enough when my dog was getting jumped. A simple "yes, and sorry about that we will keep a closer eye on him" would have been good enough for me to feel better about the situation. However, instead they emailed me back claiming he didn't get jumped and that's he's the aggressor when playing with other dogs. At this point I knew things were going to end well since they were basically calling me a liar when I knew I clearly saw my dog getting jumped on their cameras. Either way to end it off they ended up cancelling all of his future reservations and telling me we were not a good fit. They were right about us not being a good fit and I'm glad they cancelled the reservations but still seemed like the wrong thing to do at the time when I was simply a concerned dog owner. read more

I love this place! When I brought my puppy Labrador home I was aware of the amount of energy he would have and knowing I work full time I needed to quickly figure something out for him ! Once he was the proper age I had him signed up for an evaluation. He did great and since then Moose goes twice a week to daycare I have also used their boarding services and it was heaven sent I emailed Tony that first day and he updated me with how Moose was doing. They took very detailed notes about his needs and feeding schedules I really appreciated that they also worked me in providing a treat when he was kenneled since he was still figuring out that kennel was a safe space. What sold me on this place was the cameras and that they send pictures during his playtime also the fact that it's only 10 min from my home and 5 from my job doesn't hurt at all lol. I can't say enough good things about this place. I love my Moose and he loves going to play with his friends at school. When i updated my budget this fell under the "Need" category. Looking forward to many more play times and sleepovers with Moose!!!! read more

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Took our puppy Gus to beginner training and couldn't be more happy with the results. Gus really came out of his shell and did great. Krista was so patient and gave extra help when needed. We also tried daycare and loved it. read more

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Tony, Krista, and the entire staff are fantastic! We've been using DogTime for over a year and I cannot imagine it will change anytime soon. We use them for daycare and for boarding. They really know and care about every dog, are easy to communicate with, and my dog loves them! Not to mention they went above and beyond in helping my family as we navigated having a baby.  Before DogTime we used Wag, but I was uncomfortable with the dog to human ratio in their rooms and noticed my dog was coming home with new concerning behaviors, so we made the switch. From the evaluation day alone I was sold - I got more details about how my dog was behaving and interacting in one day than in months at the other place. I can check in on the cameras, they sometimes send pictures, and I often get an update on how he's doing and who he's playing with at the end of the day. My dog is a big dog that gets very excited to see me at the end of the day, and they help work with him to practice being calm(ish) at pick up- they really reinforce the behaviors we work on at home.  The thing that prompted me to write this review is how supportive they were when I had a baby a couple of months ago. Tony and Krista have kids and dogs themselves, and were so helpful in talking through how I could successfully introduce the baby and dog and ensure everyone's safety and happiness. They were also flexible as we got closer to the due date, and went above and beyond in letting us drop off the dog when I went into labor without a firm boarding reservation ahead of time. I don't know how we could have done it without them, they are fully a part of our village! read more

Our dog Frankly misses going here! We've been taking him for years on occasion when we know we will have a long day away from home. He can be social and active. The staff always welcome him with open arms and seem to remember him no matter how long it's been before the last visit. We love their special activities (pictures) and being able to check on him through their cameras. The only reason why we didn't give them five stars is that they have no outdoor area to play and our dog wasn't a fan of boarding there in a kennel. read more

My dog gets very excited for three words walk, park, and daycare. This is her home away from home since she was a puppy. From overnight boarding to daycare during the week, I know she is safe. A great daycare and reasonable rates! read more

Dog Time! - Pet Boarding Near Me - San Leandro, California

Horrific experience. I took my 5 month old puppy for a trial day and he didn't even last until lunch. The small dog keeper was impatient, mean, and too aggressive for me to feel comfortable. Countless times, after 9AM when the cameras were on, did I see her snatch my puppy and even forcefully tug him into the caged area. What should be a calming timeout, became punishment which caused a regression in our crate at home. Not just with my dog, but many. I even screen recorded her standing over a dog on the bed resting and yelling at him because she wanted him off so she could rearrange the beds along the wall. I'd say if you care about your dogs mental health, skip this place. Especially if she is the keeper for the day. read more

We've been bringing our dog, Lina, here for a while now and we absolutely love it! My husband and I were new dog owners so we were nervous about sending her somewhere but the team made us feel so welcome and at ease. The evaluation was incredibly helpful and we love being able to watch her throughout the day on the cameras. They also have the option to add grooming services, which is a great addition. Lina loves playing with the other dogs and gets so excited when we bring her. I highly recommend dog time! read more

Questionable business practices here. I called ahead of time to inquire about boarding services for a couple of days because I had an upcoming vacation. They let me know a trial daycare was required since this would be my dog's first time there. No problem, totally understandable. Everything was great from the beginning right when I dropped my dog off. I was assured she'll be taken care of and I can view the camera feed straight off my phone. A couple of hours later, I picked her up and they told me there were no issues. Wonderful! So we agreed to have her boarded here during our vacation. The next day, our plans had unexpectedly changed and we were no longer going to be out of town. I let Dog Time know that we would not be needing boarding services. I got an email back saying my dog was barred from ever staying at the facility. There was no reasoning explained. read more

We love Dogtime, especially our fur baby! He started going here since before he turned one. At first, we were not comfortable leaving him overnight, but mama and daddy needed a vacation, so we began to slowly leave him there for one night, and then it progressed from there. Now, our 3-year old Olde English Bulldog, Poseidon loves going there. The only thing is that he gets really burnt out, so he gets lots of breaks. That is fine with us, because he gets to be a little grouchy when he doesn't get to rest. Another nice benefit is the doggy cam, where we can view how our fur baby is getting along with the crowd during his stay. I am constantly checking up on him, as I am a helicopter canine mom. Also, if there are ever any concerns, the staff at Dogtime are very prompt with email and telephone responses. Be sure if you are reserving space for boarding (especially during the holidays), book in advance! We learned our lesson with searching for a last-minute dog sitter. I highly recommend Dogtime for your canine companion's day care and overnight stay! read more

Dog Time! - A glimpse of the doggy cam! - Pet Boarding Near Me - San Leandro, California

(Was) relocating to Oakland from San Jose and needed a second home for my son Carmine/Boerboel to have. Called Dog Time and from the first interaction via phone, Tony was on top of the service. Scheduled an appt and got in quickly to evaluate my pup, and then had my 2 nights of boarding a done deal. Opportunity changed to San Diego so I had to cancel. I need to leave this review as just the 2-3x talking to Dog Time/Tony I was so impressed as my pup is literally my life so trusting someone with him doesn't come easy, and Dog Time def earned that trust! Sorry plans changed Dog Time but Thank You so much! read more

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I usually call home to see how my dog is daily from work and there's always someone home with him. As most I leave him with my parents when I'm away for a weekend but never for more than one night alone. This was the first time he was away from me for 6 days and 5 nights. I cried in the car after dropping him off but assurance from the staff and being able to check into the cameras for play time made me feel a bit better. Being away for so long made me very nervous about my baby. What if he doesn't eat well or is he having fun with the other pups (I'm totally that overbearing pet parent coddling him). Every question I had, email or call, the staff got back to me quickly and reassured me that everything was fine with him. When I finally went to pick him up, I was a bit hurt that he only ran up to be for a quick kiss and hug before jumping back onto the staff member and wanted to walk back into the play area. I knew my pup definitely enjoyed it there despite probably not sleeping too well at night. He was a bit matted but it was my fault for not getting him groomed before leaving him here for a week+. The staff gave him a complimentary bath and he was very clean/soft when I got him into the car. They were also able get him to eat all his kibble for meal times (picky eater) and he was just physically great! Final Thoughts: I'm more than happy with the service and the love the staff/owner give to the pups. The holiday fee was fairly reasonable and definitely worth the care received. read more

Going out of town and unable to take our pup. We decided to leave him in the hands of dog time. They asked us bring him in for a free day of fun prior to his overnight stay. He did great and the employees sat in the play area and hugged and played with your dog. How I know because they have a live camera where you can keep an eye on your pup while they are there. When it was finally time to leave him for 4 days and 3 night we felt comfortable and at ease leaving him. We were able to watch him anytime we wanted from 6am to 6pm I think. They are allowed to run around freely in a huge play area. When we picked up our pup after his long stay he was so pooped out from a weekend of fun that he slept for a full day. We love dog time and will be happy to bring out doggy back for another overnight stay. read more

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Although we hate to leave our baby sometimes we have to. Dog Time is the place he goes when we have to leave him. He gets to play with dogs, he is never crated, and we can watch him on their live webcam. The team there is pleasant and efficient. I know he is in good hands. Thanks for watching our dog! read more

Dog Time! - Live webcam to see your babies! - Pet Boarding Near Me - San Leandro, California

Bad Business...do yourself and dog a favor and go to Citizen Canine. Took my dog there for years and they are the best. Thought I would try DOG time out for my mom since close to her house but they treat new customers like crap. During a pandemic when plans have to get cancelled they should have a better policy in place. We planned on using them when we could rebook our trip and take my dads ashes to be laid to rest, but I am glad I found out how they treat new customers now and will take Buddy to Citizen Canine instead. read more

I had put off getting my dog ready for our recent trip out of town and called Dog Time! about two weeks out to see if they had availability for overnight boarding. Luckily the process was pretty simple to submit our info online, book an appointment at our vet in the meantime to get immunizations for the canine flu, and be evaluated. On the day of the evaluation, she got to hang out for a few hours while I was at work, which gave me a big relief knowing she felt comfortable staying for a week without us. We have actually used Dog Time! in the past, but it had been so long we went through the process again without a hitch. Thanks to all of the patient staff who welcomed us back and kept our dog safe. We will definitely be back for boarding or long days at work! read more

I was referred here by multiple people and couldn't be happier. My fur baby is as important as my human kids, so it's important to feel comfortable when I leave my fur baby during the day or over a weekend. Dog Time has kept my fur baby during the day, weekends and for a week. Never have I had a problem nor has my dog came home injured, hungry or sick. The staff is friendly and the owner is more than accommodating to ones needs. Dog Time is flexible with last minute drop ins for the day or the weekend. read more

My little guy LOVES coming here for daycare. Every morning he runs to the front door waiting to go, even when we're not going. The staff is fantastic. Everyone I have dealt with has been super helpful and they are so, so lovely with my fur baby. They let him kiss their faces when he comes in and leaves. And they are always quick to respond to requests for daycare reservations. I just can't say enough good things about this place! read more

I love this place. I've taken my 3 pups there since they opened. Each of my dogs have had a great time there; a cocker, mini schnauzer and Australian labradoodle. My only wish is for outdoor space, otherwise this place has great people there and so I feel very comfortable leaving my furbaby there read more

My dog Leia gets anxious when getting bathed and her nails clipped - She just kind of freezes up. Literally turns into stone. Tony spoke to her and she happily went with him. She had no idea she was going to be groomed. Which was great! After speaking with Tony on the phone I knew that she was in good hands. Thank you Tony for taking care of our Leia! We will for sure be back. read more

I can't say enough great things about Dog Time! Our 5 month old puppy needs way more exercise than we can provide some days and Dog Time has been an amazing option. They have very reasonable rates and a great facility. What really sets them apart is the staff. They truly love dogs and have exceptional customer service. Boarding has no hidden fees, and all day play is included with their stay. Highly recommend! read more

Our babies Noosha and Porscha loved their boarding and day stay with Dogtime. We can bet on that! Mark is a great owner who really has his heart and soul taking care of all these lovely creatures. Tony (manager) and the rest of the staffs took time to know and meet our babies! Noosha and Porscha had to stay overnite and it was their first time to be socializing with others. They were changed in a positive way after we picked them up the following day. It was a lovely experience for us and our babies. We definitely recommend this dog care place. We also love the camera access, that is why we know our babies are on great hands!!! We will bring them back to Dogtime!!! Please keep the great job! You guys are making life easy for us parents of these dog kids!!! read more

Dog Time! - Pet Boarding Near Me - San Leandro, California

Dog Time is awesome! It's been a year since we first starting bringing Korra here at about 5 months old. She LOVES going to Dog Time. :) Mark and his staff are fantastic. Their vetting process for clients is great and reassures me that the dogs playing with Korra have good temperament. Handlers in the rooms are great at monitoring behavior and giving time outs when needed (which my hyper pup used to need more often). Online booking makes it easy. And I love that there are cameras for each of the rooms! I check on her occasionally throughout the day and really love that feature. And the daily roll call videos that they post on Facebook - love those too!! Korra goes semi-regularly for both daycare and boarding, and our experience has consistently been great. So glad we were able to find our go-to daycare/boarding place for the pup that makes us feel comfortable and confident when we need to leave her. And of course, the major plus for her: Exercise and socialization! Thank you Dog Time! read more

We've tested out doggie daycares between Oakland and San Leandro, and have even used Rover (which I will never, ever use again or recommend, ever!). Dog Time seemed to be the only one to fit our needs and have been exclusively taking our pup there for daycare going on six-months now. We love that they have webcams so we can check on him from our phones and when we do, he is always having a blast with the other pups. We've also boarded him for a week, and he was well taken cared of, not to mention, seeing him on cam from thousands of miles away was so reassuring. Their rates are competitive but what sold us were the webcams, which the other daycares did not have. The staff are all fantastic and literally light up whenever we hand over our pup for the day. They are also very accommodating in the event you might have a special circumstance, but inquire with them first. Overall, we highly recommend Dog Time, and so does our pup! #TwoPawsUp read more

I love this place and have been using them for years. I've done both boarding and daycare for my pups. The staff are great and my fur kids are always super excited to go in. read more

Wow! I love this place (and so did my furry kid, Lucy)! I can't say enough great things about this place. They really made sure to take care of my furry baby and they were also incredibly responsive to any questions that I had. They were very nice and showed us around and made sure that Lucy was taken good care of in the manner which was best for her given she's 10 years old. They are cameras all around so you're able to check on your dog whenever you are missing them are just wanting to check up on them. They follow the instructions I gave them which was really really important to me considering my Lucy's ears (cocker spaniel) and her joints (older poochy). The owner and the manager were incredibly friendly. Knowledgeable, and just overall helpful at making sure that the overall experience was great for not only myself but of course my furry baby Lucy. I definitely plan on bringing back Lucy to Dog Time! and I'm happy that I found a reliable boarding place where I can trust that the experience will be seamlessly and just simply worry-free for me! They truly care about what they do and it shows. The price is also unbeatable in the area! They will be Lucy's vacation stay when we're away. Thank you Dog Time crew, Mark and Tony! See you again soon! read more