Doggie VIP Riverwalk
30 N 23rd St Lower Level, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Overview
Doggie VIP Riverwalk is a Philadelphia-based dog daycare and boarding facility offering daycare, boarding, grooming, dog walking, and cat sitting services. With a 4.9 Google rating, they require dogs to be at least 4 months old, current on Rabies/DHPP/Bordetella vaccines, and spayed/neutered if over 7 months. Webcams are available for $5/day, and a free 4-hour behavior assessment is conducted for new daycare dogs.
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Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella
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What Reviews Say
142 reviews analyzedDoggie VIP Riverwalk is highly regarded for its exceptional communication, specifically its frequent photo updates and webcam access which provide peace of mind to pet parents. Customers frequently praise the rare outdoor yard space and the professional leadership of the manager, Antoine. While the vast majority of experiences are glowing, there are isolated but serious concerns regarding crate safety for anxious dogs and a strict temperament testing process.
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Allegation of physical mishandling/abuse seen on webcam
“I saw him pick up a dog by the collar on the back of their neck with WAY too much force. He then dropped the animal a few feet behind him as if it was a piece of trash.”
Dog injury/damage due to crate anxiety and improper crating
“I noticed she had black marks all over her teeth... The marks were from her trying to chew her way out [of a tiny cage].”
Strict 'Soft Fail' policy for trials
“They said he was a 'soft fail'... The manager kept scrolling through the footage trying to find something, and couldn’t.”
Point-of-sale tip prompts
“The only boarding facility I’ve ever seen that asks for a tip for boarding... right when you drop off the dog.”
Top Rated
4.9 stars from 163+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 163 reviews.
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Min puppy age
4 months
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