Terrific program and staff. Good job screening and supervising dogs. Reasonable ratio of dogs to humans. Take health and safety seriuously read more

If I could give Sit! Stay! Play! 10+ stars I would! This is truly the most amazing place to take your dogs. Not only are they well cared for and safe but they also receive engaging training and playtime. I have two English Setters (Garwood and Brophy), that are my spoiled children. I do not trust just anywhere with their care and well-being and I truly was so happy with all the love and care they received from Sit! Stay! Play! when we lived in Tucson. They do have an interview process, but that's good! I wouldn't want to take my dogs somewhere that doesn't evaluate the temperament and require up-to-date vaccines and making sure the dogs are healthy. Because of the diligence around health that Sit! Stay! Play! requires, a cancerous tumor was found on my older dog. Had it not been for me going to the vet for the tests he needed to come to Sit! Stay! Play!, I would not have found the lump. To say I'm grateful doesn't quite sum it up enough. They also do fun events for the dogs and celebrate their birthdays (with darling photos!) and other holidays. When my younger guy came home with a Mother's Day card and cookie for me, it truly made my day. When COVID hit, the team at Sit! Stay! Play! was proactive and did everything to address the health, safety, and well-being of everyone. They were truly amazing and the fact we could still work and know our dogs were safe was so appreciated. Janet, Emily and the entire team is just incredible. We moved back to CA in the Summer of 2019 and definitely miss taking our dogs to Sit! Stay! Play! Thanks for all the wonderful care of my babies. read more

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Stop! Read! GO!! I can't say enough good things about this place. Yes, there's an interview process, your dog must be updated on all their shots, friendly & comfortable to play here. I've been taking my dog Hankerton here for months and he LOVES it. I wish I could afford to place him here every work day. Drop off time is early & easy. When I pick him up he is happy yet exhausted and is tuckered out for two days. It's great. I love that they post on FB & Insta. I love their fun events, they give you the cutest photos of your pup!! They have web cams & you can download the app to watch your doggo from work! It feels comforting to know that I can rely on such an incredible, loving, knowledgeable staff to take such good care of my dog. He's my world and they treat him like theirs. read more

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Sit,stay& Play is like family. The staff is warm & professional & loves my dog like their own. They teach manners & socialization so dogs respect rules & enjoy their time together. Mack loves "school " and is running to the truck to go. The price is very reasonable & if any issues or concerns, the staff have our pets at the highest priority. Safe, loving & fun place for your dog. read more

I love SSP! My dog LOVES to go to "school". This is the only place in town to take my dog, that has long enough hours to accommodate my 12 hour shift at the hospital. I love that I can watch the doggy live cameras, to look in on my pup throughout the day. The staff is always very pleasant to interact with, and they seem like they really love the dogs! I recommend this place to all friends and family! 5 stars, hands down! read more

Professional, efficient, caring. Their long hours accommodate my occasional work in Phoenix, long days and early mornings. My 8 yr old pup has visited Sit, Stay, Play for over 6 yrs. 1-2 days a week. There is very low staff turnover and these folks feel like friends. They are so conscientious I never worry about the boy when he's there. I particularly admired how the Owner handled the arrival of Leptospirosis in Tucson. She was right on top of it and organized an onsite clinic for vaccinations after verifying the minimal risk. I feel lucky to have a place like this for weekly dog care. read more

There is no better place for doggy day care. I could go on and on, but the bottom line is...bring your dog here and your dog AND you will benefit. I brought my last dog to Sit!Stay!Play! for 10 years, and now we're bringing our new little girl-pup. I can't imagine any other place taking such good care of my dog. The little Chihuahua mix we have now began skittish (and everything else that typically goes with Chi mixes) and now she is like a different dog, so much more social and friendly. That would not have happened without the loving and professional attention of the Sit!Stay!Play! staff. They are all trained to help your dog succeed - that is a huge plus. You do not want an unsocialized dog, no matter the size, but a tiny unsocialized dog can be a menace, and SSP has transformed her into a very good girl! I deeply appreciate the separation of small dogs from big dogs at SSP. My pup couldn't be with big dogs, she is far too small. I've seen live feeds from some other doggy daycare places and the dogs are all mixed together. My dog just wouldn't have a place there. I love that there is no prolonged barking or yapping at SSP. The staff is well-trained and from what I understand are usually involved in some other form of animal care, like vet tech training or grooming, etc. All dogs get attention at SSP. Activities for the dogs are designed to stimulate and socialize. Staff are always watching the action in case some pup needs a little redirection, returning all to calm again. Everything is designed to keep the pups comfortable, happy, and calm. That's key to a good learning environment, just like a classroom. My last dog needed extra care in his last couple of years, and everybody at SSP took care of him as if he was their own beloved dog. They still miss him as much as I do. I was especially grateful for the grooming services, like baths!! Yes! Please bathe my dog, here is my money! Everything is handled at SSP. We even boarded our new dog and she loved it. Loved it! Staff keep the place very clean, they have a UV sanitizing system, they vacuum and mop every day, along with near-instant spot-cleaning of messes. It's all for the love of dogs! read more

Unfortunately, my experience with this facility is not pleasant at all. I had signed my puppy up for classes in January with the trainer Susan Sparks because my puppy did not receive his one round shot of Leptospirosis he was unable to attend the first in-facility training sessions. So we had discussed training our puppy with Susan for 2 private at-home sessions and the last 2 at the facility. After paying Susan in person on our first training session and due to extreme circumstances on both ends our puppy was unable to receive his last 3 training sessions we had paid for. We had discussed receiving a refund but still haven't heard back from our puppies trainer or the facility. This was very disappointing to us since we wanted our puppy to be well socialized and trained and took a lot of time looking for a great facility just to be disappointed in the outcome and service. read more

They just raised their prices AND cut their staff hours substantially... Isn't raising the price supposed to prevent you from having to cut staff? So now people are paying more money for less supervision and doggie play time? No thanks!! read more

I had really high hopes for this doggie day care. So much so that I was willing to go through the extensive application process including evidence of vaccine, prior to even getting our interview. I live so close I could walk my dog to this while pushing my bike and then ride to work!!! Emily was kind enough to get approval to stay later that usual for our interview. I went in with my 30lb dog, Zelda. She is very timid as she was a rescue from PACC and did not have a good start in life. Part of the reason I was taking her was for socialization and after reading the reviews I thought this might me our place. I had another dog in Pittsburgh in which The Dog Stop was great with helping with socialization. When I explained this to Emily she stated, "We take socialized dogs and do fun things with them". She then informed me that Zelda would be put in with the bigger dogs. I explained that I've tried the bigger dogs at the dog park and she absolutely could not handle being with the bigger dogs. She is a slight 30lb dog. Emily said they can get 60 dogs in one day and she has 2lb dogs that Zelda could step on. She did not appear that she would budge or be willing to work with me on this matter. At this point I felt as if I've invested enough time in this process already and it was pretty clear that Zelda's need would not be considered, so I left. I was very disappointed. read more

Both my cousin and I have brought dogs here. For many reasons (none of them being the actual on-the-floor dog caretakers who are super), we would not go back. Management is rude and immature -- and unfortunately that can eventually trickle down through the organizations and affect the the dogs. Sad to say no recommendation here. read more

I don't know how there aren't more reviews for this place?!? It is the BEST! The owner, Janet, is SUPER knowledgeable, as is her entire staff... Everything about this place is in keeping with whats in the best interest of the dogs. The place is brightly painted, CLEAN, and has several obstacles/toys/playhouses for the dogs to play in/on... In the summer months, kiddie pools are put out for the dogs to play in and there are always several games/activities going on to keep the pups engaged. As an extra special bonus for us pet parents - pups who come regularly will get handmade, er "paw-made" cards from their furkids for Mothers Day and Fathers Day - these are true treasures in the hearts of any pet parent :) In order for your pup to attend, they must be fully vaccinated and even a fecal sample is required to ensure the health and safety of your pup as well as all the others. In addition, both you and your dog will need to attend an interview with the owner to be sure this is a good fit for everyone. I appreciate these precautions more than you know as it ensures a happy, safe, clean and healthy outlet for the pups to burn some energy and keep up their doggy social skills :-) For people like me, animals are "children" and I don't trust them to just anyone... But I do trust ALL the folks at Sit!Stay!Play! They even have several webcams set up around the place, so you can easily check on your pup at all times to keep your mind at ease... Oh and their hours cannot be beat - 365 days a year from 6 in the morning until 8:30 pm... They also do overnight boarding for dogs that regularly attend, in the event you need to go out of town... What more could you ask for?? And if all that isn't enough, my pups excitement when turning onto 14th street speaks for itself... For a pup who used to have separation anxiety, she sure doesn't mind leaving me to go play with her "friends" - in fact, she doesn't even turn to say goodbye when she gets dropped off - she just bolts into the playroom without even stopping to look back :) read more

I can't begin to express how much I love Sit Stay and Play and the people that work there! They truly care about your dog! My dog, Sammi loves it there so much and sometimes she doesn't want to come home lol It's the best place in town!! read more

We LOVE this daycare for our dog!!!! 100% A+! We can tell that the team knows their stuff... in fact, we learned that the staff are trained for hours before they are even allowed to interact with the dogs. They have plenty of people for the number of dogs in the facility (especially compared to other places where the dog-to-person ratio is not great -- we've seen it). The dogs have SO much fun... We especially love that we can watch our dog on live cameras throughout the day to keep track of what he's up to. They also post fun pictures on social media. We can see everyone who works there loves the dogs. Whether he's playing in the doggie pool, with bubbles, or just bouncing around, we know our dog is having a fun (and also very safe) time at this daycare. Thank you to the team! You all rock. read more

I would recommend Sit! Stay! Play! Doggie Daycare. I just love Sit! Stay! Play! & so does my pup, a blue heeler/bluetick coonhound mix, Alice! In order for Alice to attend she had to go through their interview process. It was explained to me that the interview process is used to help determine if daycare is a good fit for your dog. I like that they have an interview process because it shows that they truly care about the dogs. During Alice's trial days at daycare she seemed nervous and I was informed by their staff that she had some separation anxiety. Her separation anxiety is one of the reasons I wanted to take her in the first place. The staff reassured me that they would continue to work with her & keep me updated on how she was doing & they did. Their work paid off Alice started to feel comfortable at daycare. I saw it for myself. Sit! Stay! Play! has a online doggie cam that runs all day. It is easy to use and you can view it from anywhere (they even have an app!). On the online doggie cam, I saw her really enjoying herself. She loves playtime. Sit! Stay! Play! does several activities with the dogs. The dogs get to play with toys, ice, in kiddy pools, with water outside, on the kiddy gyms, with each other & with staff. Alice's favorite activity is toy time. Her report card told me so (that's right, they give out report cards! How cute is that!?). The dogs also have plenty of time & opportunity to just chill & relax. Alice's friends really like to hang out on the beds they provide. They also have naptime, not Alice's favorite activity but needed. The most rewarding part of taking Alice to daycare is knowing that she is really having fun at daycare, getting the exercise she needs & that she is being well taken care of by the very friendly staff of Sit! Stay! Play! When I pick her up from daycare she always has a smile on her face and sleeps the whole way home =) read more

Sit! Stay! Play! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place has been a wonderful find. My dogs have been going for about 8 plus years, and have been well socialized as a result. Close to UA and downtown, owned by a woman who loves and knows dogs, the facility is clean and the dogs are happy. The staff clearly love dogs, play with them, throw balls, play with ice and baby pools when it's hot, have nap time with them midday and they stay open at regular rates until 730pm...they open at 615 which is great for those of us with early hours. My dogs love to attend, they get excited when I drive down Broadway. I know my dogs are well cared for when I leave them there, and I pick them up happy, tired and ready to rest when I am too. I love this doggy day care where, like their sign says "you work, they play". read more

I have been fortunate enough to take two dogs to Sit Stay Play. They are simply the best. Dexter really enjoyed his time there and along the way, Janet (the owner) agreed to take him should something happen to my wife and I. Sadly he passed away, but now our Frenchie Auggie goes. He would not be the same without Sit Stay Play. We simply love the staff as they have become like family. read more

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Sit stay play is a godsend. My dogs love it there and they can stay overnight when we have to travel without them. The staff is incredibly caring and professional. I simply cannot recommend this organization more highly. read more

Sit Stay and Play has been a great place for our family. Our dog has a blast with her friends and comes home exhausted. The next day when she's home she's more relaxed and content. Then she's back at Sit Stay and Play for more fun. It is convenient for us when we travel and leave her for boarding at a place she loves and is well cared for. They are very creative with activities and always have special themed events that we enjoy for our dog. read more

Some places are all dog and no people. I wanted to bring my dog to sit stay play because I liked their intent. They seemed to be focused on training and safety which I liked. Their startup procedure and customer service proved to be waaaay too out of control. They require an interview prior to bringing your dog which I had no problem with. They also require that you bring the completed application on a day prior to your interview which made me raise an eyebrow. Next they rescheduled my interview twice none too apologetically. Finally my coveted interview with the owner Janet rolls around 3 weeks later. Janet was rude to me right away. It was held in a busy area where my dog was freaking out at being in a new place the whole time. Finally I bring my dog for her "experimental" day to see if it will work out, one month later only to be told I did not have a stool sample result. No one called me, e-mailed me in a whole month. I changed my plans 3 weeks in a row to accommodate their requirements, only to be told (again) by the office manager that they've been in business for 14 years. I think they are so used to giving dogs commands that they forget to treat people with respect. There are plenty of other places in town to go. This place may be getting too big for its bitches. read more

After spending $150 in vet bills just to get an "interview", and after being assured they don't use negative reinforcement for behavior issues, I leave my dog there on the first day, log into their web cam an hour later, only to see them DUMPING A BUCKET OF WATER on my dog. read more

My dogs love it at Sit Stay Play. I am so pleased with all the staff and the owner, Janet, is so caring and thoughtful. I have 2 pugs that get excited when I even mention going to daycare. This is a great place. read more

I have been taking my 1-1/2 year old boxer here since she was 4 months old!! I can't say enough about how wonderful and accommodating Janet and the whole staff have been to me and my dog. My dog still goes here at least 4 times a week, I am so thankful for such a clean, safe and knowledgeable place to take her while I am at work. I would highly recommend Sit! Stay! Play! .. You won't regret it one bit!!! read more

Kudos to Janet, the owner, for her vision and superb implementation of daycare facilities. I cannot recommend them highly enough! The rooms are cheerfully appointed in bright colors, the animals are closely supervised and I know many families whose dogs have been helped tremendously by Janet's training and behavior knowledge and practices! read more

*Love* Sit Stay Play! Janet and her staff are wonderful and very knowledgable - definitely "dog people"!!! I took my dog Jack and his little siblings Bert and Sammy there for years. My dogs were my kids ... I wouldn't have taken them anywhere else but SSP!! read more