What can I say but thank you Larry for being you. When we moved to Chicago we had two Dogue De Bordeaux who had never stayed at day care because of being agressive. Thus we we never were able to go away on a vacation without trying to find a house sitter. We were introduced to Larry Hammond, the owner of Playful Pets, by a friend. We brought both of our beloved pets to Larry to evaluate. One of the dogs adapted immediately and the other Larry took under tow. We would take them to Playful Pets for a day and Larry would work with the agressive one. He put a soft muzzle on him and actually walked around the room with him with the leash tied to his waist to start controlling him It worked. He started to become socialized and although he would still woof at other dogs, he really only had fear anxiety and became part of Larry's pack. What is Larry's pack? It is anywhere from 30 to 60 dogs who wander around, without leashes in a doggie playland with couches, TV, swimming pools slides, etc. It is playtime from the time the dogs arrive until they go home. One of my Dogues had health issue. When we would go out of town Larry would, without hesitation, administer his meds Once when we went there a beautiful little dog was staring at my wife when we dropped off our Dogues. My wife asked Larry whose dog it was. He said it was a rescue and he said the rescue wanted to put her down, because of a leg issue, and he was trying to find a home for her. Well obviously my wife fell in love with the little dog who then became a third member of our dog family. That little dog, by the way, is now 80 pounds and the love of our life. Well we have since lost our two beloved Dogues but have rescued another. Now our little rescue, Chloe, and our big rescue, Shalimahr, go to Playful Pets when we go out of town and have the time of their lifes. Larry thanks for giving us a life and for giving our dogs as well as others, and their owners, Playful Pets. read more

Playful Pets--LARRY--has been absolutely wonderful to me and to my dogs. I have a pair of Golden rescues that can be a real handful. Larry commands a benevolent control over dogs that allows them to play and relax, without getting out of hand. His flexibility--early morning drop offs, late pick ups, reasonable overnight stays--is so very appreciated by working single types. Without Playful Pets, I doubt I'd be able to juggle my pooches and a very demanding work/travel schedule. When my father was critically ill, I left my dogs with Playful Pets for what I thought would be a long weekend. It turned into SIX WEEKS straight. I had no worries whatsoever that they were in good hands. Larry went out to purchase more of their specific brand of food and vitamins when they ran out. He treated them as if they were his own. . . which means like kings! The other stark differentiator is that Playful Pets dogs get to play ALL DAY LONG. I've used other daycare and boarding facilities in the past. All limited the amount of free play time, crating the dogs for several hours between sessions. Um, if I wanted my dogs crated I could leave them home, right? Playful Pets has a secure gated outdoor area, so decked out with lounge chairs, beach umbrellas, swimming pools and playground equipment that I'm jealous of my pooches. I mean, I leave them to play their fuzzy hearts out every day, while I go off to work?! What's wrong with this picture?! What's RIGHT with it is Playful Pets. Seriously, if you care about your dogs' well being, and need an extra set of hands to ensure they're healthy and happy, this is your place! read more

I've had a great experience at Playful Pets. I have a rescue pup (Hank) who is very fearful around new people and overall timid until he gets to know you. After the daycare trial, I emailed Larry to ask how he did, and Larry called me and spent a lot of time discussing my options - how I could stay with Playful Pets and and that he would likely warm up over time, or how I might want to consider home-based or smaller group care for him. He was really focused on what was best for my dog, not just advocating for his own services. After talking it out and seeing how other dogs helped Hank, I decided to go back and I'm so glad I did. Hank gets so excited to go in - and when I picked him up last, he jumped into Larry's lap and gave him some good licks while Larry put his leash on. It's so nice to see my timid dog walk excitedly into the building with his tail wagging. Plus, drop-off and pickup is super simple and their hours are very accommodating. I'm a huge fan of Playful Pets for daycare and boarding and would highly recommend them. read more

We love Playful Pets :)! It's not a fancy shcmancy doggy daycare like many of the others out there, and the prices reflect that--very very reasonable. But the dogs love it. The best thing about it is that Larry, the owner, truly loves animals and knows their behavior. When we first started bringing Merle he had some minor issues with other dogs, and since he was so young, they surely would have progressed into a full-blown issue. Larry let us know about them and said he would keep an eye out and try to correct them. Sure enough, I noticed Merle's issue with other dogs start to disappear. He's not an angel :), but I'm convinced that if it weren't for Larry and the socialization he gets at Playful Pets, he would be much worse. Also, as a french bulldog, Merle tends to set other dogs off sometimes (from what I've read, this is a bulldog problem--relying too much on their sight and not smell and approaching dogs head on, in a way that can cause fights). Anyway, as far as I know, there have never been any really bad issues with this at Playful Pets (and he's certainly never come home with any bites or anything like that), which tells me two things: Larry won't take aggressive dogs--especially larger ones--if they pose a threat to the other dogs; and second, he knows how to keeps things in check with all the dogs. So I never worry about Merle's safety there. Merle is a people dog, so I think sometimes he gets a little overwhelmed and tired out by so many other dogs running around, but I truly believe Playful Pets is great for him. And it's a bonus that he's always exhausted afterward :). read more

My dog Gypsy has been going to Playful Pets for close to five years. We just adopted a new mutt named Howard and lets just say Howard is a handful. Larry and the entire playful pets staff are amazing and I would trust my dogs with them always. Larry loves dogs and it shows in the way our dogs are cared for. If you live in the neighborhood, do your pooch a favor and send them to Playful Pets. read more

I wanted to try playful pets because they were less expensive than my former kennel and had great reviews on Yelp. As soon as I walked into the door, I was uneasy about this place. The girl working was new, to her credit, but did not know what she was doing. It was my first time there and they require your pet to board for a 4 hour trial to make sure they are the right fit for the place. The girl working did not offer me any information or paperwork, I had to ask for it, awkwardly, and she looked at me like I was from another planet. At that point I started to second guess my decision and asked if I could look around and she hesitantly replied that i could peer through the window. I couldn't see much, but thought "how bad can it be?" My dog's first day was uneventful, except he smelled awful and was filthy when I picked him up after 4 hours. There is some degree of filth to be expected after 20 or more dogs play together for several hours, but this was pretty bad. I've boarded my dog elsewhere for several days ata time and he did not even come back that dirty. When I asked about reserving the following two weekends, the girl shrugged it off and instructed me to just drop him off whenever. How do they know it won't be over-crowded, especially for the upcoming holiday weekend? I still wanted to give it a try and thought that my bad experience to this point was because of a poorly trained new employee. I dropped my dog off for 24 hours. The owner was there and struck me as a little odd, but no matter. Again, they did not care when I was going to pick him up! When I arrived the next day they were having a meeting and did not hear me come in. From what I could hear the owner was talking bad about another employee to the rest of the employees. The dogs started barking and several voices angrily yelled at them to stop. Again, knots in my stomach. When I asked for my dog, they did not know which one he was. My experience at the other kennel was that everyone knew and loved my dog and all the dogs. Then I had to ask for the remainder of my dog's food of which I brought plenty and the same girl as before acted hesitant to give it to me. The worst part was that my dog absolutely REEKED of urine when I got him back. That is an obvious sign of uncleanliness. As I mentioned before, I've boarded my dog for days elsewhere and he came back pretty clean considering. He also came back a little spunky, but tired, but this time he was plain pooped and seemed a little depressed. NOT WORTH SAVING A FEW DOLLARS. I will be taking him back to Chi-Town Dog House this week instead of Playful Pets. read more

HORRIBLE experience. Sorry to disagree, but I took my dog to Larry's everyday for roughly 6 months or so. One day i picked my dog up only to find out that Larry had put a shock collar on him. I explicitly mentioned to Larry how much I detested shock collars, so i was stunned to find out that he would do such as thing. I checked the collar and it had a battery in it. I gave Larry back the collar and didn't say anything. Against my better judgment, I brought my dog back there the next day. Larry went out of his way to ask me "do you know why you dog isn't so bright?" I said "no" and he showed me a shock collar with no battery in it. He TOTALLY lied to me and i hadn't even confronted him. I think what he did was awful and i never brought my dog there again. read more

I have a 5 year old Weimaraner and he means the world to me. Unfortunately, I travel for work. The travel can be random, and can also last for several days at a time. It was important to me to find a place which had agreeable hours, but also one where I felt comfortable leaving my dog since he is an energetic breed with occasional anxiety. I have been using Playful Pets for over a year now, and want to report that they have done an excellent job taking care of my dog while he is there, but also working with me on scheduling and keeping my information on file so I can quickly and easily pick up/drop off my dog. Use these guys! nk read more

I've been bringing my golden doodle Charlie here for 6 months or so now and love it! Its not a fancy place but it doesn't smell bad and Charlie always comes home exhausted and is excited to go. The pricing can't be beat for day care and boarding. Yesterday we tried out their new grooming services and logan did a great job with Charlies bath and blowout. I would highly recommend Playful pets to anyone in the area! read more

After a corporate store told us that our little girl, Paige (Boxer, American Staffordshire Terrier mix), was not allowed to participate in group activities because she's considered a "bully breed," we were in a search to find a daycare. Larry and Playful Pets is amazing!! Not only do they not have breed restrictions, they welcomed Paige with open arms AND remembered who she was (which was an improvement from another place we tried) AND confirmed that Paige doesn't have a "bully" bone in her body. Larry also gave some tips (she would be exhausted after playing for 9 hours straight so don't freak out) and didn't judge because she doesn't like to come in from outside! This is the place to go if you're looking for convenience, reasonable prices, and a happy, playful environment for your "bully breed"!!! read more

I had a great experience with this place and I swear that Larry the owner is Chicago's dog whisperer. I was interested in daycare for my dog and after speaking with Larry, he suggested I bring her in for a few hour test run / evaluation. When I came back to pick her up, Larry had completely figured out her personality and basically told me she was welcome there, but she didn't really need the service (she was more interested in him than the other dogs) so I might just want to save my money. (So true about my pooch - she loves people and is indifferent to most other dogs!) I really appreciated his honesty and love the fact that he "got her" right away. Fast forward months later - my dog is now starting to have twitching episodes - the vet ran blood tests and while I was waiting for results, I called Larry just to see if he had any thoughts. I recognize that he is not a vet but he really gets dogs and obviously is around them constantly. He was kind, knowledgeable and gave me some ideas that were incredibly helpful - all out of the goodness of his heart. I am so very grateful. I am a big fan!! read more

I have been taking my pup here for almost a year now and she is always excited to go, then nice and tired when I pick her up. The staff is truly caring and trustworthy. I always feel comfortable with taking my dog there. And Larry post funny videos of the dogs playing on the Facebook page, which is awesome! read more

My dog loves this place and so do I. Larry always remembers Angus' name and as soon as I walk in the door they know which dog is mine. Angus gets so excited when we drop him off, it makes me happy to know he likes the place! And to echo the other reviewers, Larry is amazing. He has a heart of gold and will go out of his way for you and your dog. Plus he is associated with A New Leash on Life dog rescue and helps rescue dogs from high kill shelters in Southern Illinois and find them good homes. I have two friends who have adopted his rescues and their dogs could not be more lovable creatures. His prices are so reasonable and I'm happy to support his establishment because of all he does for others! read more

This is a very inexpensive place which was great. I do think it's kind of dingy and concerning when you drop your dog off, but she came back very tired, which is usually a sign she's had a great time. My dog has stayed there twice and most recently came back with kennel cough. She is up to date on her vaccinations, but was due to get this shot in the next month. I blame myself more than the place, but I do think it speaks a lack of cleanliness and upkeep. I'm not slamming Playful Pets, but I would tell you to make sure you keep a close eye on your dog after he/she returns. read more

Overall this place is awesome. Very friendly and accommodating staff, GREAT price for day of day care and boarding, and their hours are better than most places. We have been taking our dog here for a year and a half. Originally we had a dog walker, but we would come home to our dog still having tons of energy that we were unable to get out in our small apartment and with walks. Now, our dog always comes home exhausted and happy! We have had circumstances where my husband and I are unable to drop our dog at the normal opening hour and Larry has been able to accommodate having to drop our dog off early when we notified him ahead of time. Larry has done a lot to really update the place and you can tell he cares a lot about his business and the pups! I wish that Playful Pets had a lifestream video cast, but Larry does post videos and photos on the Facebook page, which is nice to see what the dogs are up to. Also, our dog always comes home stinky, but I guess that's to be expected when you are playing with a large group of dogs all day long! We're so happy to have Playful Pets! read more

the hubs and i have two doggies - spadie that chihuahua, who is calm and timid and would go anywhere w/me as quiet as can be, whether in the car, a purse, a doggie bag ... you name it. he's little and timid, loving and fabulous. also fabulous is our second dog, ethel the pug. chances are good that if your pup also visits larry's that he/she knows ethel, as i'm told that she spends a lot of time rounding up the larger dogs and running w/them like the crazy beast she is. ethel is *not* quiet as can be; she is nosy and wild, and must *always* be the center of attention. she takes commands as suggestions to 'possibly mull over,' and on top of that, she seems convinced that she is not a doggy, but, in fact, a small person (i gather this from the way that she insists on sitting in-between my husband and i in the front seat of the car, and sleeping in-between us on our bed, *on her back,* while snoring like an old man. we love them both to absolute death, but i think you've probably gotten the point by now ... our pug is a piece. of. w-o-r-k! that being said, it's sometimes better to give her a little vacation than force her to travel w/us - especially since she squeals like a baby pig every time either one of us gets out of the car to do anything (gas, food, *anything*), and also enjoys playing chinese fire-drill ... IN the car. :) enter larry and playful pets. they are the B-E-S-T. and even little miss thang, who NEVER wants to be away from us, can't *wait* to get inside once we pull up. and when we get inside? forget it! 'later losers!' is basically the additude she exudes as she runs away (like a bunny) to see which of her big huge friends are there, and also which twins (larry usually has @ least a few other pugs, which ethel l-o-v-e-s. when we see them on the street, she cocks her head to the side and sqeals while looking @ them - hilarious!). we've had to leave her there for over a week @ a time before, for emergency reasons, and she was fine. larry is great about filling you in if you call to check up on your baby, and is honest about how they're doing, if they seem homesick, are behaving, etc., which we *greatly* appreciate. when we're in a jam, he always fits us in, and more than that, he remembers not only everything about our little stinker, but what's going on w/us, as well. it's nice to take your doggy somewhere that's not so sterile and impersonal, where 17 year olds w/no experience or care for animals @ all are taking care of your animals. no thanks! one more awesome thing about larry: we give him a christmas gift our first year there ... only to find that the next year, and every year since, he's had up a very kindly written paper asking that if you are to be so kind as to be giving him a christmas gift, although not necessary, he would instead ask that you make a donation to such-and-such charity - they obviously change every year. one more example of what a wonderful, caring man he is. i can also remember times that he had printed out adorable black and white pictures of ethel that he had taken of her while she was there - completely above and beyond! he's great, and so is his staff. the facility is like puppy heaven ... tons of room to run around in the gym, toys and beds and the like all over the place, and a kick-ass little park area outside (complete w/little lawn chairs, slides and baby pools) for when the weather permits. seriously almost makes me want to join them @ times! and, to echo many others, my angel-spaz of a dog is so tired when she gets home that she's out for at least a day, if not two. she definitely requires a bath, but i'd rather know that she's playing and cuddling w/other dogs instead of having no fun @ all. oh - and his prices are great, too. so, that's all the playful pets news that fit to print. if you're looking for a daycare of boarding for your dog, you'd be a barking fool not to! misa (and ethel - woof, woof!) read more

I LOVE Playful Pets. My husband and I have been taking our dog, Bucky, over to Larry's for about a year and a half now, both for occassional daycare and when we go on vacation. Bucky's kind of a shy guy, but Larry and the rest of the staff tell us that once he's inside, he's playing with the best of them! Larry and everyone else know all the dogs by name, and you can feel how much they love all the pups. We boarded Bucky at Playful Pets for our 10-day honeymoon, and knew that he'd be safe, loved, and taken care of. And it doesn't hurt that their daycare and boarding rates are the lowest I've seen anywhere. Bucky comes home exhausted and happy, and I'm happy knowing my baby was well taken care of. read more

This place is great. Larry is extremely nice and the staff we have met are great, honest, care about the dogs, and understand how gods are. We are former Houndry clients and have found a new home for our Puggles here. There is a nice sized indoor area, a nice outdoor area, and an area with beds for when the dogs are tired. We love the fact that this is where Larry lives too (upstairs). We wanted a place that did cage free boarding if we needed so our dogs know where they are going always. Our dogs tell us all, they have been there, they come home happy, are not nervous, and have shown an affection for the staff here. And they are tired again after we lost our old daycare place. read more

My dog does enjoy going here, but I have not enjoyed the new staff that is there to greet me when I pick up my dog. The old owner Larry and the new owner seem nice, but I find the kids who are there when I pick up Teddy are incredibly rude. Last time I was there, one refused to let my dog out, despite him panicking behind the partician to see me. read more

Playful pets was God sent help for us. My dog Choe had a serious separation anxiety and can't be left alone at home. She hurt self multiple times. We started taking her to playful pets and Larry gave us a lot of tips on how to deal with her anxiety. And later when she had a heart disease and needed special diet and special medication , Larry and staff followed all the instructions and made sure our pup is happy. I always remember Chloe wagging her tail and running to Larry and the staff every time we took her for daycare or boarding . And when Chloe got sick and passed away Larry was there for us. He has an incredible heart and love to dogs and all animals. Thanks Larry for the good care you gave our pup and thanks for all the support you gave us through the years. read more

When we first started coming to Playful pets we were thankful we had found a daycare that was so close to us. However, once it started getting cold outside our dog started coming home stinking like an ashtray, not just once but almost every day. When we asked Larry if he smoked in with the dogs he admitted to "sometimes" smoking in there with them. We figured that asking him to stop would make a difference but the following week we actually caught him smoking in the back! Second hand smoke is just as harmful to dogs as it is to humans if not more. We could never subject our dog to being around that much smoke all day. We were sad to leave because we had a very positive experience prior to the smoking but it's simply unsafe, unsanitary and frankly illegal to be smoking in a place of business. read more

This is a long overdue review of Larry and Playful Pets. I used to bring my dog here before she got too sick, and just to give you an idea of how honest Larry is, he took a picture of her sleeping on the couch one day and told us that was what she preferred to do all day. He was happy to keep her there in day care if we chose, but he just wanted us to know that instead of five days a week she might be happier just a couple of times a week to break the week up because she was pretty mellow and low key. He took good care of her for years, and I would trust him wholeheartedly knowing that he has the dog's best interests at heart. read more

Larry & staff are awesome! We have brought our dogs here starting 10 years ago when he helped to foster our oldest dog. He makes accommodations for our older dog who likes quiet and for our younger dog who wants to play all day. We feel confident they will be well-taken care of. His newly remodeled facilities with the playroom cameras is a nice feature. We even come from the western suburbs because our dogs love Larry's too (that's what we call it!). read more

I seriously love this place. They are so flexible, genuinely care about the well being of the dogs, and are so quick to accommodate you. My dog loves going for boarding and daycare and is always happily exhausted when I pick him up. read more

10 Stars out of 5 for sure. I think this review is long over due, my experience with Playful Pets started in a bit of an odd way when randomly I met the owner at a gas station a few days before adopting my first dog. He insisted I bring the new addition to my family in so he could meet him. Naturally, the day I brought Hunter home I ran him over to Playful Pets to visit the nice stranger from the gas station, however, I did not immediately start Hunter on daycare. Of course my need for daycare became more and more apparent when my dog walker locked himself out of the house on numerous occasions and proceeded to drive around in the car with my fur baby for hours on end before informing me, or the time Hunter got hit by a truck because the dog walker let him get loose "accidently". I took my pup to Playful Pets everyday while I was at work and to be honest, it was the only place Hunter actually behaved himself. Hunter was human aggressive and territorial at home but at daycare he was the most well behaved dog. If your dog misbehaves here they will let you know, they will also give you training tips on how to prevent the behavior both in home and at daycare. 1.5 years later I had to part ways with Hunter, as horribly sad I was, Playful Pets also missed my pup dearly. These guys build a personal relationship with every dog and dog owner, they are not your big box daycares who pretty much take in as many dogs as possible, herding them in and out of the door. Fast-forward 4 months post-Hunter. I got a puppy! HES SO CUTE!!! He's the most adorable little Labrador you will ever meet. Yes I am a grown man getting all cute with my puppy. Of course, in true fashion my new puppy had to meet the Playful Pets staff. I took him in the first week I had him for a meet and greet. They gave me tons of fun training tips and told me not to bring him back until he was up to date on all of his shots so he isn't at risk of getting sick. Naturally I obliged and kept my puppy home for the first 4 weeks. He then started going to Playful Pets and continues to go there. I can't even count how many times Playful Pets has stepped up to the plate and helped me out when I was in a pinch (this happens since I'm a single parent of a fur baby). I love this place and have referred everyone in my neighborhood to this place. I can't say enough good things about it, if you are a responsible dog owner you would love this place too. Side note: This is not one of those places where you can go online and watch your fur baby play all day. I have a theory on this, if you require a webcam to watch your dog all day, your dog should not be at that daycare/boarding facility & you should be home with your dog. You should be able to trust that your pup is in good hands and I'm willing to bet he/she will be here. Summary: If you love your dog take them to playful pets so the playful pets team can love your dog too. Pros: Friendly staff, dog lovers, PUPPIES!, treats (yummies), remodeled facility, clean, outdoor playground, very reasonably priced, personal treatment! Cons: Nothing! read more

Our pups were very well taken care of here! It was the first time we boarded our babies with them and definitely will be back. The place is clean and the dogs get to play all day. They also have a fb page and they upload pics of the doggies, so darn cute! Even though all dogs of all sizes play in the same area, I can see that all the dogs there are well socialized and not aggressive. I have 3 small 10lbs fur babies and none of them have a scratch on them when they got home. In fact, one of our babies was the grumpy one, no one bothered him! =0). They had us do a trial day free of charge prior to boarding them. The prices are very good and Larry is very generous!. Also they come home happy and exhausted, not traumatized or sick. Highly recommend them! Thank you playful pets! Love Phon, Adam, Romeo, Tofu, and Bella Bean read more

Unfortunately we moved out of the city and don't take our dog there anymore. If we lived in the city still, we would still patronize this awesome business. Here is my review though. Our dog that passed away loved going here. It was the only boarding place he stayed at where he would come back himself and just as happy. Our new dog loves this place too. The new dog was kind of scared at first. But when we brought him to Playful Pets, he would walk in the front door and get to the check in area and pounded on the gate to be let in. A funny side note, everytime I come to pick up our dog, the same dog (I am guessing our dog's friend) comes out w/him. I think they don't want to stop playing. Love this place, would still come here if we still lived in the city. read more

great guy. even helped me find a great catsitter. very friendly and personable.

If you think your dog needs a private room and to be protected from friendly playful dogs at all times, then Playful Pets is not the place for you. It also means you're an idiot. The dogs at Playful Pets run all over the place, inside and out, under the caring and watchful eye of Larry and his staff. Could the place be cleaner? Your dog doesn't care. Once I found Playful Pets 4 years ago, I stopped looking for other kennels. read more

I sent my 7 year old golden retriever here for 7 days and 6 nights of boarding while I was away on vacation. The facility is the basement of a multi-family home with a side yard. You can see into the facility from reception on 4 video screens. It is clear that this is not a modern operation and there are far too many dogs for their minimal staff to truly care for. When I arrived to pick my dog up he was filthy - the staff informed me that "they try to give all dogs a bath before they go home". He has an eye infection and serious stomach issues as well. If you are looking for excellent care, look elsewhere. read more

i love playful pets, but more importantly so does my dog Lincoln and my wallet :) since we moved to chicago i have used playful pets for daily walks and boarding. the team at playful pets has never turned me away (even with some last minute schedule changes) and are always willing to work with me. they take care of Lincoln like he is their own and we love the team here! i recommend Larry and his staff to everyone i know! read more

Thank you, thank you to Larry Hammond of Playful Pets! Larry took in our boarding canine patients for a weekend when our power failed and we had no A.C. Larry- you ROCK! -The doctors and staff of North Center Animal Hospital.- read more

Our pups love it here! They come home tired and happy. It is very affordable for 2 dogs (only a couple bucks extra for the second) and their hours are great. We drop them off at least once a week but also spend the night when we go out of town. They have always had availability with short/no notice for boarding. read more

I've boarded my dogs here many times over the past few years and they love it. The staff is super friendly and the owner, Larry, is great!

I COMPLETELY disagree with Amanda's post. My very Hyper high maintenance Dog Frankie has been going to Larry for almost 2 year's. He might yell yes, I have seen it myself. But WTF??? How do you expect 40 Dog's at one time to HEAR YOU!!! Hello their all barking at the same time. Don't SLAM someone based on Hear-Say either. I trust My Dog's life with Larry. In fact he is the only one my Dog listen's to and it's not out of Fear. You have to be the Dominate one with the Dog's it's not the other way around. PS. You are the only Bad review out of 35, Just wanted to point that out.Cheers!!!! read more

My dogs have been going to Playful Pets for many years. They are happy to leave me in the morning, happy to see me when I pick them up, and pass out as soon as we get home. The owner is a dog whisperer and knows all off his furry clients' personalities. The daycare hours are very accommodating, and the cost is less than hiring a dog walker. read more

Awesome place! I come here every month to get my dog groomed and Mayra is great!

I went with Playful Pets initially for the reviews and the prices. I come back every vacation for the caring and dedicated the staff! Thanks for everything! read more

My dogs absolutely love it here! They come home tired and I can tell they've had a great day. The staff is always helpful and you can tell they care about dogs. I would recommend playful pets to anyone searching for a daycare in the area! read more

This review is LONG overdue. Last year, I decided to take a last minute vacation to visit my family for Thanksgiving and my regular boarder was booked so I had to find somewhere else to take my dog (e.g., Lexi is a 10 pound Yorkie mix). After reading several reviews about Playful Pets I decided to give it a try. When I wen to the facility it was pretty basic. There were no fancy products to buy or nice decor but the people were nice so I left Lexi for the trial session. I am EXTREMELY overprotective about Lexi, so I sat outside for an hour and talked to everyone that was dropping off and picking up their dogs before I drove off. I know it crazy but I really loveLexi dog and I wanted to make sure Playful Pets was legit. To my surprise when I picked up Lexi she was happy. I mean tail wagging, this is a super cool place kind of happy. Lexi HATES being boarded and going to daycare so I was shocked beyond belief. I decided to leave her for 4 days during the Thanksgiving holiday. During my vacation one of my family members suffered a medical emergency and had to be hospitalized. What turned into a 4 day trip ended up being a two week vacation. I called Larry, explained the situation and he couldn't have been nicer. He even assured me that he would make sure that Lexi had food (e.g., I only brought enough food for the week, so my dog ran out of food pretty quickly). I still don't like being separated from Lexi, but I won't hesitate to take her to Playful pets. In fact, this is the only place I've taken her since last year and I live 40 minutes away from the facility. The place is not fancy but what they lack in decor they make up with care. Playful Pets really LOVE dogs and doggie parents. To all you overprotective, worried pet parents. Give them a try. :) read more