I've been taking my puppy to The Dog Scoop since we got him at 3-ish months of age, and I couldn't be happier. He spent a couple of months in the puppy area, which is located right in the main office so the pups can get constant attention. Once he was neutered, he moved to the adult dog area where there's more freedom, open space, and it's partially outdoors (but still the dogs are constantly supervised).
The thing I find most amazing about The Dog Scoop is that it seems so laid back of an environment, but they have their shit together like the pricier, hoity-toity daycare facilities I looked into. It amazes me that they recognize my puppy immediately every day I bring him in, and that they will tell me who he played with, how he behaved, etc. When he was in the puppy area, one of the employees informed us that our pup seemed to be bored of the other puppies and would be ready for the adult daycare once he's neutered. I love how they are so attune to each dog!
I've also used The Dog Scoop for overnights and, unlike kennels that my parents used for our dogs growing up, the dogs aren't kept in kennels, cages, or crates. They have a HOUSE next to their daycare facility. A HOUSE, where puppies and dogs can sleep on beds, sofas, doggy beds, blankets, etc. and play with toys. 365 days a year... even at 11:59pm on New Years Eve... there are employees in the house hanging out with the dogs. Again, constant supervision, but with much more freedom and comfort than some chain-link-fenced kennel.
I love their payment system, too. They have an online system where you can view your account and buy "packages" of overnight stays, daycare days, grooming, dog walking days, etc. The bigger the package, the less each stay/session is. If you no longer need to use their services and haven't used all of your purchased days, you will get your money back for the unused days. I love this system. Love love love!
One star gets removed because of the parking situation. During the peak drop-off and pick-up times (before work, after work) the tiny tiny parking lot gets full and is really tricky to get in and out of. I wish that could be improved upon...
I'm so glad I chose The Dog Scoop for our puppy and know that we will continue using them for the rest of his life. read more