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BrownDog Lodge - Memphis

4953 Black Rd, Memphis, TN 38117

4.9
516 Google reviews
Cage-freeLive webcamOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesMedication adminGrooming

Overview

BrownDog Lodge Memphis is a luxury dog boarding and daycare facility in East Memphis offering cageless residential-style suites, group daycare, and grooming services. The facility features webcams for pet parents to monitor their dogs, requires all dogs to be current on vaccinations including Rabies, Parvo, Distemper, and Bordetella, and mandates spay/neuter for dogs over 6 months. They provide add-on services like individual playtime, spa treatments, and webcam access from 9am-6pm.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardreal grass
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: Rabies, Parvo, Distemper, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-2pm (Mon-Fri), 9am-12pm (Sat)
Checkout time:12pm
Late pick-up fee:Full day daycare or individual potty walk/individual playtime if picked up after 12 PM

Cancellation & Deposits

Holiday surcharge β€” Peak Season surcharge applied during major holidays and local school breaks

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food; facility offers food for $2/day

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 6 months for daycare; puppies under 6 months who are not spayed/neutered can participate if no signs of heat or aggression

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

What Reviews Say

516 reviews analyzed

BrownDog Lodge in Memphis is overwhelmingly beloved by pet parents, with 96%+ of reviews being 5 stars. The facility excels in staff friendliness, dog happiness, and convenience features like webcams and curbside service. Minor complaints center on occasional communication breakdowns and pricing concerns, while serious incidents (injury, infection) are rare but notable. The groomers (especially Amanda and Stevi) receive exceptional praise. Long-term customers are common, with many using the facility for years and considering it their dog's 'home away from home.'

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Drop-off / pickup
4.8
Facility
4.7
Cleanliness
4.5
Communication
4.2
Value
4.0
Safety
3.8

People love

Staff genuinely loves dogs and provides personalized care(150)Webcams provide peace of mind(85)Dogs love attending - excited to go, tired when returned(120)Excellent grooming services (especially Amanda Schmidt and Stevi)(45)Report cards and photo updates during stays(40)Great with senior dogs and dogs with special needs(25)

Staff shoutouts

Amanda(12 mentions)Jessica(8 mentions)Stevi(15 mentions)Cameron(4 mentions)Brianna

Worth noting

Dog returned with bacterial skin infection, possible unsanitary conditions

β€œPicked my dog up from lodging for a week and immediately noticed scabs and bumps all over her body. Turns out to be a bacterial skin infection. They said she could have been laying in her own pee.”

Dog bitten/injured by other dogs - inadequate supervision

β€œMy dog came home and has been bitten twice. The workers at this facility are not watching the dogs. He should not come home limping and in pain.”

Dogs contracted kennel cough during boarding

β€œIt seems like the care was not up to par also both my dogs came home with kennel cough.”

Communication/booking inconsistencies(3 mentions)

β€œThere's no consistency. I needed to put my dog somewhere for one day... I was told it's fine but I was supposed to bring him before 9am.”

Hidden charges/billing issues(2 mentions)

β€œThey sneaked in a $12 charge per day for 'daycare' when originally only asked for boarding.”

Missed services (grooming, medications, food)(2 mentions)

β€œNeither of our dogs got the baths or nail trims we paid for, nor were they given their supplements overnight.”

Owner replies to 78% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone145 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.9/ 5
Review score
4.5/ 5
Amenities6 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.145

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