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Blue Water Pet Care, Inc.

125 Runnels St, Port Huron, MI 48060

4.9
603 Google reviews
Cage-freeOutdoor yardPool / water playSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Blue Water Pet Care is an upscale dog daycare and boarding facility in Port Huron, MI, owned by Christopher Herbert who brought an urban concept from Chicago. The facility features tempered glass suites, 3,000 sq ft indoor play area, separate areas for small/large dogs, outdoor play space, and offers daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and photography services. They require temperament testing, specific vaccinations including Bordetella and Canine Influenza, and spay/neuter for dogs 9 months or older.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies4+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper Combo (DHPP, DA2PP, DA2PPV), Bordetella, Canine Influenza (H3N2, H3N8)

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Late pick-up fee:$19.50 after 2pm unless in full day daycare
Billing method:Per night

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updatesPaid
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 9 months
Temperament test fee:$25

Extras

Multi-dog discount25% off additional dogs per household for daycare; 25% off when sharing a boarding suite
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

603 reviews analyzed

Blue Water Pet Care is overwhelmingly beloved by customers with 95%+ 5-star reviews. Dogs are consistently described as excited to arrive and happy when picked up. The staff receives exceptional praise for their friendliness, professionalism, and genuine love for animals. Communication is a standout feature with daily report cards and photos that owners greatly appreciate. However, there are serious red flags regarding kennel cough outbreaks that have caused illness and at least one death, and recurring issues with dogs getting sick after stays. These health concerns are the primary negative themes in an otherwise exceptionally positive review profile.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.9
Communication
4.9
Safety
4.8
Facility
4.8
Value
4.6
Drop-off / pickup
4.6

People love

Staff friendliness and caring attitude(150)Excellent communication and updates(120)Dog happiness and excitement(110)Clean facility(45)Safe environment(35)Reasonable pricing(25)

Staff shoutouts

Chris(18 mentions)Kalin(4 mentions)Emily(3 mentions)Courtney(2 mentions)Amber(2 mentions)Peter

Worth noting

Kennel cough outbreak causing illness and death

My elder dog caught kennel cough there and the owner did nothing to assist. Found out it was a massive outbreak where they had to discretely shut down for a bit because a dog died. Then mine died a week later.

Recurring kennel cough infections

Our pup has gotten kennel cough about once a month since we've started going here... On Christmas Eve we took our pup to the vet and they said we were the 4th dog from blue water pet care to be seen that day.

Grooming injury - nail damage

They tore up our pups nails cracking all the way to the top to the point he was in pain.

Kennel cough outbreaks(3 mentions)

Our pup has gotten kennel cough about once a month since we've started going here.

Grooming service issues

They tore up our pups nails cracking all the way to the top to the point he was in pain. Avoid that area of service but everything else is great!

Medication administration errors

This time I had to call to remind them how to give our dog her meds which we had been very specific about upon drop off. She had not been receiving them correctly for several days until I called from our vacation location to correct them.

Owner replies to 0% of reviewsprofessional tone187 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.9/ 5
Review score
4.8/ 5
Amenities9 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.187

Min puppy age

4 months

Pricing

Boarding

$39/night

Daycare

$26–$35/day

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