We have been taking our dog Benedict to the Pet Spot since he was a puppy, so going on five years…read morenow! We use Pet Spot for daycare, grooming (thank you so much Cat for being the best!!! My sister still drives down from Dayton after moving to get her dogs groomed by Cat), and boarding every now and then. The "floating groom" option is one of our favorites as our dog can run & play in daycare while also getting a full groom, so he's both tired & clean when he comes home. They also host fun events throughout the year where you can get a themed picture of your dog, like Halloween or St. Patrick's day. The staff is always very friendly, accommodating, and some even greet Benedict by name when we walk in the lobby. Seeing 1-star reviews here really surprises me as I know myself and many other repeat customers have had zero issues with the Pet Spot and I would feel confident recommending their services to any dog owner. I would also like to suggest to anyone reading these low reviews to take some highly sensitive pet owner's opinions with a grain of salt. This is an all around GREAT dog care facility with extremely hard-to-beat prices for the area. Seriously people - be realistic. Dogs will smell a little when they get home. The lobby might smell if someone had an accident. It's truly insane to think your dog won't smell a little bit when they come home from boarding/daycare surrounded by other dogs running and playing all day. Expect to bathe them yourselves like a normal person or pay for an exit bath (a service they offer). If you want your pup to never touch dirt or pee then you should keep them at home or shell out the cash for Rover. Just my two cents!

We had a very poor experience with Pet Spot. We recently brought our dog in for a daycare…read moreevaluation. The lobby smelled strongly in the morning when dropping her off, and smelled even worse in the afternoon when we picked her up. When they brought my dog back, she was whining, straining at the leash, and trying to make a beeline for the exit to get out of there asap - this is really strange behavior; my friendly extroverted pup usually wants to personally say goodbye with a wagging tail to everyone when we take her places. I asked the woman at the front desk how things had gone - she shrugged and just said, "looks like she passed." Then she said "didn't you get the email report?" I was confused and said no, I didn't have an email and didn't know what she was talking about. Also I'd literally just picked up my dog, so idk how they could have gotten a report out to me . "You'll get an email," she said confidently and dismissively. I have not received one still. We asked if it was possible to see the facility, since it was our first visit, and she instead showed us cameras from the lobby that "aren't live because the system's broken". So just static blurry photos of empty indoor play yards. We asked about how and where the dogs were able to go out to use the bathroom and she said THEY ALL JUST GO WHEREVER ON THE FLOOR and "they do their best to clean it up". At this point we left. We had to stop on the way home because she was so distressed - my housebroken dog had apparently been holding her bladder and her poop all day. She drank her entire bowl of water the second she got home, so I don't think she was given access to any while at daycare for several hours. She was limping and we have no idea why, because Pet Spot couldn't give us any information about her day. We had to give her a bath that evening because she smelled terrible. On top of all this, she's now developed a rash on her paws and belly as well as an eye infection which have required vet attention. Unsurprising since she was apparently laying around in urine and feces all day. Honestly I couldn't believe how bad of an experience we had - on a first day! - and I feel bad for my poor pup that I ever dropped her off here. Do not use this place.

Awesome place. I love the staff and so does my dog. I've recommended Puppywood in Montgomery to…read morethree others and they were pleased with the services. Last year they alerted me of a small bump on his side-- it was new and I'd been monitoring it--but not something you'd know unless you were petting and paying attention that it wasn't always there. That's the type of attention and care they provide. It's great to pick him up after work and he's exhausted from so much playing(:

We appreciate the attention they give Bogey, our shelter dog!…read more It's also heartwarming to see him on the web cams with other dogs ,

Can say enough good things about this place and the owners...the people that work there are all…read moreamazing.

I have nothing but good things to say at Suite Paws. We've boarded our 2 dogs there several times…read more They have family suites so they can both stay together which is huge for us. One of our pups has a severe phobia of nail trimming and we picked him up and his nails were nice and trimmed and we didn't even request it. The entire staff seems to love our pups which gives us piece of mind when we are traveling. I can't thank them enough!

WARM FUZZIES GONE We have been boarding our dogs with Patty…read moreand Jenny since they opened in 1995. It was a wonderful experience, truly "almost home!" On several occasions when they would not eat, Patty would even call to ask permission to switch their food brand to spark their appetite or to add green beans. Then, when Patty got sick, they hired from outside. After Patty's passing, things seemed to change. My "warm fuzzies" disappeared. Things were "adequate". During our last visit, our dogs were to share an enclosure, as they have some separation anxiety when left. Much to my surprise, when we returned I was informed they were separated for their entire stay. I was told they had to be separated because of fighting. These dogs live together! I expressed my displeasure without raising my voice or using profanity, and was never given an explanation of why I was not called and that was "unacceptable". I was mad! I was then told if I didn't like they way they chose to handle the situation, "not to come back". We now have pet care in our home and know exactly who is caring for our dogs. I suggest you do the same!

We have been using Almost Home Pet Resort for a couple of years now. When we first took our Husky…read moreLuna there she was reluctant to leave me. Ever since that first day she runs in and licks the faces of the friendly people working there. I cannot speak highly enough about this place. The price is right and they can always seem to fit us in, sometimes even last minute. I definitely recommend using this kennel for your boarding needs.

Rustic and basic, but cheap. Discuss cleanliness of facility beforehand…read morePleasant owners

When we picked up our dog he was filthy. Needed a vet visit for an infection from bacteria on his…read moretoe and a visit to a groomer who had to shave him in places where his coat was matted. He smelled of urine and needed 4 baths to get rid of the smell. Borderline abuse.

The pool has gotten to the realm of utterly disgusting. At one time I was taking my dog here and it…read morewasn't this bad. There is a total black ring around the pool and it's been growing for months. The water temperature itself is under 52°. When I called to ask them specifically to let me know if the water was heated, I was responded with, we can't go back and check the temperature but we know it's over 70°. This was not true. I took a thermometer with me in that water was absolutely cold. My dog, being the toddler that he is, refused to give up because he loves swimming. I don't know how clean and or how safe this water truly is I'm sure that a call to the board of health, would change a few attitudes. And possibly the water?

My dog has been coming here since he was 4 months old. He is 6 now. I live an hour away and still…read morebring him to boarding here. He's stayed as long as 16 days, and I have the peace of mind of being able to see photos and check in. They really take good care of him and he loves it. Highly recommend for daycare and boarding.

Central Bark is a friendly neighborhood dog day care center that you can rely on! My dog Petey can…read morebe a tough one to take care of--he's elderly, has multiple health conditions, is not very social, and can be reactive and sensitive, but I've appreciated Central Bark's love and care for him regardless of these challenges. His reactivity to other dogs has decreased since he's spent time at Central Bark, and I appreciate all of the activities and enrichment they provide, making us feel that we are part of a community. I especially love the daily photos they send during his stays! The staff are friendly and helpful, and I can tell that they all love dogs and have passion for their work!

For years we trusted our dogs to Central BARK. Recently they said or dog, who is super friendly and…read moreNEVER had an issue with any other dog including new ones to our home . One day they claim she attacked another dog and was no longer welcome in daycare. If this did happen ( I was shown no proof) I blame the staff or lack thereof for not intervening before things got out of control.

The staff love their jobs, and it's so cute how the organize different themes for the dogs. I also…read moreLOVE that they post pictures and videos of the dogs on Instagram throughout the day! Downside is that my dog has gotten peed on while he's been there, which that apologized for and accommodated with a complimentary spa day for him. Just in general he usually ends up getting oily/dirty/smelly from playing with the other dogs, but he loves daycare so so much!

Read some reviews on other sites and talked to some staff. Dogs are often unsupervised, at least in…read moreperson. They frequently watch them through cameras. Interventions come at a slow pace, if at all. Cleanliness is subpar at best. The staff are typically trained through videos. This leads to poor bathing and nail clipping techniques. The latter leading to injuries. The company does not offer insurance to all of their staff members. So, if your dog injury's a staff member, your guess is as good as mine on how that is solved. In any case, not a location I would let take care of my dog. I'd rather go somewhere with a well-trained staff.