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    Colbys Dogcare & Spa

    3.5 (38 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - Colbys Dogcare & Spa

    Bath and groom only

    Pet boarding

    Full grooming

    3 More Services

    Pet haircut

    Private dog training

    Puppy socialization classes

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    Austin G.

    We (and our yorkie poo) love Colby's Dogcare & Spa. Going out of town for an evening without our 8-month dog, we scrambled to find a place to board her. Michael at Colby's Dogcare & Spa was super helpful. Within a day, we were bringing our dog for a free five-hour assessment. She passed and the next day she was spending the night. After the assessment, we bought the package of 10 nights for just under $600 total. Drop off is at 7 a.m. and pick up is 7 p.m. the next evening giving you freedom to take longer trips. The space itself is clean and every staff member treated our dog with care. Once you check in, they take your dog off the leash into one of several rooms. We love this spot!

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    Angela E.

    Proceed with caution. I left my pup here for a week stay and he returned with poop matted in his fur and an extremely irritated bottom. My pup is 9-months and fully potty-trained and has NEVER had this happen in the care of any my regular sitters so this just let's me know they didn't take him out properly to use the bathroom over the course of days. I'm extremely disappointed by this lack of care, especially with such a high daily rate. My dog is currently awaiting care so this post will be updated.

    Our Arrow is on the right...smiling.
    Regan-Leslie F.

    Words cannot explain how HAPPY we are with Colby's Dogcare and Spa. On Saturday we took our Arrow to Colby's for a free assessment day. Jamal, the Pupcare Director, gave us a tour; it was wonderful. The knowledge, enthusiasm and genuine care and concern for the health and safety of the pups is evident. Our Arrow is home a lot and needs socialization. This. Is. The. Spot. We immediately signed him up for daily daycare and are not looking back. The entire staff is awesome. Drop Off and Pick Up is seamless. This week, Miranda and Amber, assisted us with scheduling a full groom and apple harvest facial for Arrow. Who knew...a facial for a pup. Let me tell you, Josh was his groomer and he looks great!!!! Oh yeah...he loved the facial. You can tell that the staff enjoy their jobs and look out after the pups. I normally do not write long reviews, but for this, I had to. If you are considering Colby's...GO!!! If you haven't taken your pup to Colby's...take him/her. If you are in the neighborhood and just need to check them out...GO!!!! And lastly, Arrow now has friends and a Doodle Tribe. See pic...Arrow is the one smiling.

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    Management is a joke and you'll leave feeling scammed and with an injured pet. Would not recommend under any circumstance.

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    8 months ago

    Colby's is the best, most convenient daycare for our young labradoodle! We love the personable staff, daily photos, and cleanliness!

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    1 year ago

    Very good day care for dogs. Have full services, though definitely pricier than I would like. They also don't offer any webcams

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    Colby's is a wonderful, locally owned business run and staffed by people who truly love dogs.

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    When we walk home from the dog park and pass the doggy daycare, my dogs are always pulling to go to Colby's.

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