Canine To Five
1221 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Overview
Canine To Five is a premier Metro Detroit dog daycare, boarding, and grooming facility founded in 2005 by Liz Blondy. The Ferndale location offers 18,000 sq ft of climate-controlled indoor space with separate play areas for large and small dogs, outdoor yards with pools, and live webcams. They provide Group Play and Pawsitive Enrichment boarding options, with staff certified in Pet CPR & First Aid and comprehensive training programs.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Bordetella, DHPP, Leptospirosis, Rabies
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Cancellation & Deposits
Care & Play
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Safety & Emergency
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What Reviews Say
700 reviews analyzedCanine to Five enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with the vast majority of customers giving 5 stars. The facility is praised for its caring staff who genuinely love dogs, excellent puppy socialization programs, clean facilities, and convenient features like webcams and report cards. However, some concerns emerge around safety incidents (bites, injuries), communication gaps regarding dog incidents, and a re-evaluation policy that has frustrated some long-term customers. A few negative reviews cite hygiene issues and dogs coming home smelling of urine, suggesting occasional lapses in care. The pricing is considered premium but generally worth it for the quality of care. The owner actively responds to reviews, including negative ones, with professional and empathetic responses.
People love
Staff shoutouts
Worth noting
Dogs left crated/contained for extended periods without bathroom breaks
“He must have been crated all day and holding it in...his sweater is wet because it's covered in urine”
Re-evaluation policy after break - long-term customers surprised by new requirements(5 mentions)
“After 6 months they require a reevaluation...I was completely blindsided”
Top Rated
4.7 stars from 919+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 919 reviews.
At a Glance
Min puppy age
3 months
Pricing
Boarding
$60–$75/night
Daycare
$28–$48/day
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