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Best Friends Fur Ever

1009 Philadelphia Rd, Joppatowne, MD 21085

4.8
978 Google reviews
Live webcamStaff overnightOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesGroomingTrainingOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Best Friends Fur Ever is a premier dog daycare and boarding facility in Joppatowne, MD offering outdoor-centric care with 24/7 staff supervision, live webcams, and specialized programs including Play My Way and Assisted Canine Care. The facility requires a temperament evaluation, offers group and solo play options, and provides daily photo updates to keep owners connected.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Canine Influenza (CIV)

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:6:15am-8:45am
Pick-up hours:5:00pm-6:30pm

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:1 day notice
Holiday surcharge

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates β€” Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food
Raw diet accommodated

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount
Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

700 reviews analyzed

Best Friends Fur Ever is a highly popular dog daycare and boarding facility with approximately 90% 5-star reviews. The facility excels in staff friendliness, communication (report cards, webcams, photos), and training programs, particularly those led by Catalina. Most dogs appear genuinely happy and excited to attend. However, there are significant red flags including rare but serious safety incidents (dog attacks, injuries during training), multiple reports of dogs contracting kennel cough, and some billing/service issues. The majority of negative reviews involve isolated incidents rather than systemic problems, but the severity of some complaints (injuries, alleged mistreatment) warrants attention. Repeat customers are abundant with many using the facility for years across multiple pets.

Dog happiness
4.8
Staff
4.8
Communication
4.7
Cleanliness
4.5
Facility
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.4
Value
3.8
Safety
3.2

People love

Exceptional training programs - especially with Catalina(65)Staff genuinely loves dogs and treats them like family(80)Great communication - report cards, photos, webcams(55)Dogs excited to go - high happiness/repeat visits(70)Good for socialization and exercise(45)Helpful for anxious/shy dogs - patient staff(25)

Staff shoutouts

Catalina(68 mentions)Emily(18 mentions)Amy(8 mentions)Gail(5 mentions)Robin(4 mentions)Jerry(3 mentions)Dani(5 mentions)Kristen(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Dog attacked by another dog resulting in puncture wounds - owner not informed proactively

β€œMy German Shepherd was attacked by another dog and suffered four puncture wounds. They did not tell me I found them later that evening.”

Dogs contracting kennel cough/illness after stays

β€œMy dog got kennel cough from this place both times he stayed there.”

Injuries during board-and-train programs with refusal to cover vet bills

β€œOur puppy cannot walk on her back right leg, she cannot put weight on it due to injuries sustained at their facility... Refusal to assist with vet bills and they have engaged their attorney in the matter.”

Dogs left in cages during paid play time, potential mistreatment

β€œI saw him locked in an outside cage for 30 minutes during 'free play time.' This is the part I was paying for- to have my dog exercise and play with other dogs.”

Allergic reactions ignored - dog fed wrong food causing illness

β€œI specifically told them in writing that our doggie is allergic to chicken and not to feed her anything with chicken. They gave her dog food with chicken so she didn't eat and was throwing up.”

Paid add-ons (one-on-one time) not delivered

β€œI paid extra for one on one time to give her something to do other then sit in the crate. They didn't do that and then said they would take care of that on the last day.”

Communication gaps during boarding - missing report cards, no callback(8 mentions)

β€œWe returned and picked him up Thursday at 6:00 pm. He again had no report card. No pictures. From a two day stay.”

Training program concerns - injuries, lack of progress, wrong gender on reports(4 mentions)

β€œOur puppy was there three days a week for four weeks... Her report cards on 2-3 occasions referred to her as a him.”

Pricing - considered expensive, limited flexibility(6 mentions)

β€œPricing for boarding is high and with 2 dogs makes it very costly even for a 3 night stay.”

Inconsistent service quality day-to-day(3 mentions)

β€œThe quality of service is very spotty day to day.”

Owner replies to 98% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone185 repeat customers

PACCC Certified Staff

Manager Level

Staff: Ashleigh Bryant
Independently certified by PACCC
Meets professional manager standards

Cross-referenced with PACCC’s certified professional directory.

IBPSA Member

Industry Association

Verified member of IBPSA
International pet services standards

Cross-referenced with IBPSA’s member directory.

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 978+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 978 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.3/ 5
Amenities7 of 14
Reviews978
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.185

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