This review is about the Miami Gardens location (see previous review for Doral location). Different…read morelocation, same star rating: PERFECTION! I recently moved from Doral to Broward and had been stressing out because I would be losing 2 essentials for me; Doggies Gone Wild and my local Fritanga. DGW-Miami Gardens came to the rescue and alleviated one of those two stresses right up. The other stress remains, but frankly, I was eating too much gallo pinto anyway.
SERVICE: I messaged them on Yelp and Marco (owner) responded instantly and was patient with my 1983675 questions. He said the prices were the same, but DGWMG was opened with larger breeds in mind, and to expect the same courteous service - he was 100% right. The front desk staff were charismatic and accommodating. They sent me pictures of my princess throughout her stay. It was clear my girl was not missing me. I can be told that my dog will have fun, blah, blah, blah - I know what my dog looks like when she is having fun. The pictures were the only proof I needed. She was having a blast! Tongue out, happy eyes, body and ears did not show any signs of stress.
LOCATION: They are right off of the Palmetto NW 17th Ave exit. The building has its own lot with an easy entrance/exit and plenty of parking. The facilities are squeaky clean. I was not greeted by an overwhelming smell of bleach. The lobby area is wide with enough room for several waiting guests.
STAY: Dogs have two large, indoor/outdoor play areas. The outside area is half an acre. The indoor area is large (much larger than Doral's) and is air-conditioned. Dogs spend the day playing around and they are never caged. They are always under the supervision of caretakers. Marco explained that the indoor play area helps keeps the dogs active when temperatures are high outside. As a husky owner, this was a big relief. The dogs have mini rooms. They are open, but each section has a doggie door. You can bring your dog's bed, toys, and anything else that they sleep with (i.e. a chancleta. No? Just me?).
PRICES: this the best part. I have done the legwork; these are competitive prices. $48/night, which includes food (Science Diet) if you cannot bring your own. There is an additional $5 inspection fee to ensure the dog is in good condition and without flees/ticks. Again, as a Husky owner, I appreciate the attention to detail to ensure I am not bringing back unwanted guests to my home. If the stay is longer than 3 days, there will be a mandatory bath fee, which is separate from the nightly rate (mine was $40). This is for the basic bath, which includes teeth brushing, nail trimming, anal glands, and ear cleaning. Your dog will be glistening when you pick it up.
I am so glad I found my local pet boarding place without having to succumb to the outrageousness of similar businesses nearby, with inconsiderate pricing and unrealistic "1st-time guest" requirements.
DGWMG treated my princess like a dog of their own. The attention to detail is immaculate, service is friendly, staff is efficient, my dog came back tired and happy, and I did not have to break the bank.
