I didn't take my dog there because she was too old but they were super friendly and gave me the name of a wonderful dog sitter

I love this place! They are so caring and loving. All I have to do is mention going to play and he RUNS TO THE CAR! That's a true testament of how much he loves going. I would highly recommend! read more

The Pooches Playhouse - MY HAPPY PUP CELEBRATING VALENTINES DAY WITH PEOPLE AND PUPS HE LOVES! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Atlantic Beach, Florida

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Super nice people, lovely dogs! Great facility and very flexible. I trust these kind people with my dogs.

My dogs love pooches Playhouse and the reason is Karen and her staff treat each and every Dog like it was their own , the love that they give to each dog and the individual attention to the dogs it's like nothing I've ever witnessed before . I highly recommend if you truly love your dog please try Pooches Playhouse you will not regret it and either will your dog. read more

Wonderful daycare and boarding facility! We are new to the area and were looking for a place we trusted- we are very nervous pet parents. We researched multiple places and settled upon Pooches Playhouse because of their grassy play yards with toys, shady areas, and pools for hot days, colorful and welcoming facility, and social media presence. The best review though, is our dogs own! She absolutely LOVES going to Pooches Playhouse. Every morning when I head out to work, she begs us to go to daycare. The staff are all welcoming, friendly, and professional with the safety and happiness of each pup their top priority. We are at complete ease leaving our pooch with them for both day care and overnights. read more

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Love Pooches! My dog immediately starts whining when we pull up! Their drop off and pick up is super easy, no checking in and my dog always comes home happy and tired! read more

My pup and I had been patrons here for about 8 months with no issues until about 2 months ago. He would go to daycare about once a week and we stopped recently when he got bit by another dog. I got a phone call from the owner one day while I was at work stating that my dog got a "skin tear". The owner was adamant that the dogs were playing and somehow he got "scraped" (???) by another dog. After an emergency visit to the vet and their confirmation of the wound being a puncture wound I went back up to pooches playhouse to put some missing pieces together. Even after showing the owner the wound image I was told "oh that's just a claw mark, the vets always say it's a bite you know that". After I requested she review the footage I got a phone call the next day stating that she was "completely shocked" to tell me that one of their long time pups "reached out and grabbed him" (again, ???). In the phone call there was no concern for Oliver (my pup), rather continual expression of her disbelief that the other dog would do this. The story had gone from....3 workers were out there and saw that nothing happened...to 1 worker was out there and did not see that he was bit. They reached out to the owners of dog who bit him and I received full payment for his injuries. Honestly, we probably would have gone back had the owner been honest from the beginning. Things happen, and dogs are dogs. But she was dismissive, not forthcoming, and seemingly more concerned with her reputation than she was about my dog. So I lost trust in their ability to properly care for my pup. Never a mention of not allowing the dog to return, either. So who knows if that pup is still allowed there. read more

Apparently, on-site visits are not welcome. When I stopped to see their facility, they said I could come back between 2 and 4 as the dogs would be sleeping then. Seriously? Big Mistake. What facility would deny access to see the environment you are placing your dog/cat, who cannot speak for themselves? This one. Also, it looked very dirty and that was my 2 minute view of the entryway. Went elsewhere where I was welcome to walk around and see how they board dogs/cats and the entire facility. They got my business...and my trust.... not Pooches Playhouse. read more

The worst part of my upcoming move is that my dog Rogue is having to say goodbye to her favorite daycare and all the friends she has made at Pooches Playhouse. Having Rogue hop out of the car and joyfully run to the door of daycare, not even giving the courtesy of looking back to say goodbye to me, has helped bring me a lot of peace and comfort to the unpleasant aspect of leaving my dog - my child - behind when traveling. The staff at Pooches Playhouse has helped make my life as a dog parent so much easier (I've tried a lot of boarding and daycare, and they are by far both Rogue and my favorite). Thank you for everything! read more

Dezi has been attending Pooches's Playhouse for both daycare and boarding for over 6 months now. I cannot say enough good things about Karen, Erin and the entire staff. Now, when I drop Dezi off, she does not even say goodbye, just runs to see her friends and teachers. I will continue to recommend all my friends take their fur babies to Pooche's Playhouse. Tiffany- Dezi's Lane's Mom read more

Very disappointed. Referred by another local dog business so I made and paid $30 for a day of daycare so they could evaluate if my dog was approved for boarding there while I went on a work trip. My dog was whisked away upon arrival. I wasn't allowed to see the facility until mid-day so I was expected to leave him sight unseen. I trusted the company that referred me, so I left and returned during the "tour" hours. The tour was brief and the place appeared clean but I wasn't able to see any of the dogs or how they were kept or interacted with staff or even how many dogs per staff member. When asking questions & mentioning the referral, the girl actually spoke negatively about the other company. I returned after work for pick up and the verdict on whether they approved my dog. My dog was filthy dirty and panting with wet ears which I just assumed was from playing hard and having fun. This continued for nearly 3 hours after returning home in the A/C- he was overheated and extremely stressed, depressed and not acting like himself. Upon closer inspection, there were scabs on his ears and a large cut on the inside of his leg. He is typically confident and was acting fearful, exhibiting signs of separation anxiety if I left his sight and stayed depressed for nearly 3 days after. Some have eluded to this just being from an intense day of playing but I absolutely disagree because he plays intensely with other dogs at least 3 days a week and while tired after, it makes him happy and he loves it. He did NOT love his day at pooches. They approved him but I don't approve of them. I canceled the boarding reservation and I hope that by sharing this horrible experience it prevents someone else from having to go through it. read more

My pups LOVE Pooches Playhouse. Every time we go on a trip we know they are well taken care of and will come home happy... If we can get them to leave. Choose Pooches, you will love them!! read more

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Pooches is the best! They offer doggy day care and overnight boarding. The staff is super friendly. The owner also works with Jacksonville ACPS and FOJA to foster animals in need. Great people and a great place for dogs! read more

Best doggy day care at the beach! Madison and Callie love it and are so tired when they get home! They love to see their buddies! Staff is very sweet and can truly see they care about the pooches! Highly recommend! read more

Most dogs get sad when they see their owners packing for a trip, but not ours!! He knows he is going to pooches, and although he can never take his eyes off of me, he can't get into pooches fast enough when we get there! Buh buy mr.ty. He always comes home healthy, happy, tired, and clean. A great place to board your fur baby! We ave been so pleased..esp our ty! read more

I can't say enough about how grateful we are to have Pooches Playhouse in our lives! Our 2 year old Parson Russell Terrier goes once a week for the day and seems to love it based on their feedback and the photos we see online. He also basically jumps into the arms of whomever greets us at the door! He has A LOT of energy so it is a great way for him to spend the day. It is clear that they pay a lot of attention to safety and ensuring there is no way the dogs may squeeze out the door, locking it behind you when you come and go to pick them up and only bringing one dog out at a time. They also have plenty of water and even baby pools available for the dogs especially on hot days. The staff is all incredibly friendly and all of them seem to love and know the names of each dog. The hours are also very accommodating for those who work and the prices are very reasonable. We have also boarded him there on several occasions for 2-4 nights and feel totally comfortable leaving him without any guilt or worry about him being cooped up or bored the entire time. On one occasion we had some spray that needed to be applied several times a day to an irritated area on his skin. They assured me it would be no problem. When we picked him up after 4 days the area was completely healed so it was clear they were very diligent about it. I would recommend Pooches to anyone without hesitation. read more

We have been using Pooches' Playhouse for years and we love it- Friendly, caring staff who really get to know your dogs...Fun holiday-themed "parties" for the pooches... Erin makes fantastic dog-friendly cakes and cookies. Our dogs always get excited when we pull in so that says a lot! Would highly recommend! read more

Our dog Lilly LOVES going to pooches!! The employees are loving and attentive to our fur babies and the facilities are clean, well maintained. I highly recommend Pooches to every dog owner read more

Wonderful service! Karen, Erin and all of the ladies take great care of the dogs. My dog plays all day and usually comes home exhausted. Excellent at following special instructions when you board your dog. read more

I don't understand the one bad comment. We use this place when we travel away for a few days and they are GREAT! Very clean and very nice staff! read more

Pooches is the best ever! They know my dog so well and always take great care of him whether it's for day camp or boarding on the weekends. When we say "pooches" to our dog he runs around the house and can barely contain himself. Pooches is his happy place! They do a great job of keeping the dogs cool during the summer, and I know he is safe there. They celebrate birthdays and holidays and post pictures on Facebook. I love being able to see what he does while I'm at work or out of town. We couldn't love Pooches Playhouse any more! read more

Really rude and unprofessional on the phone. I am vacationing in the area and wanted to board my 2 dogs for 2 weeks so that I could take them to the beach each day. We love our dogs :) and they are well socialized nice dogs. However, l didn't even get a chance to say any of that before I was told they wouldn't accept a pit bull / lab mix. The lady actually hung up on me after I said that it was too bad they didn't accept pit bull mixes because ours is sweet. What ignorance!!! It's their loss. I'll be sure to tell all the people I know in Jax and those staying at our hotel to spread the word about my experience with this business. read more

Georgie and Kona love Pooches and so do I. Great staff who treats all the pups as if they were their own.

Our "go to" place to send our dog. The staff is supremely nice, the prices are reasonable, and most of all our dog loves it. Having availability during the weekends was a big selling point as well. read more

We checked with her and Pooches was Annie Lou Who's favorite boarding / doggie daycare of all time. In thirteen years, by far her favorite. Great staff, good company, the only place us humans will leave our Louster!!! read more

I highly recommend this company! They love my dog so much! The customer service is beyond my expectations! My 4 year old lab comes home dragging after a day with them! It's awesome! You can really tell how much effort they put into your fur baby!! read more

Pooches Play House is a wonderful place to bring your dog. I have tried just about every place and there is no comparison on their service. When they call my dog's name to go play, his tail won't stop wagging. When I pick him up, he is a tired boy! The staff is so friendly and truly are dog lovers! Stop looking around and take your pup to Pooches Play House. You won't regret it! read more