DogPlay
8849 Selkirk St, Vancouver, BC V6P 4J6
Overview
DogPlay is a Vancouver-based dog daycare, boarding, and grooming facility offering 24/7 handler supervision with overnight care included. They use positive reinforcement training methods, accept all breeds with no restrictions, accommodate puppies and senior dogs, and provide open-concept boarding with flexible sleeping arrangements. Pricing ranges from $80-85/night for boarding and $31-47/day for daycare.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella
Policies & Details
Care & Play
Requirements
Safety & Emergency
Extras
What Reviews Say
255 reviews analyzedDogPlay is highly regarded for its attentive staff and specialized care for anxious or reactive dogs, with many customers noting the facility's cleanliness and the convenience of on-site grooming. While the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, there are serious historical red flags regarding a dog attack and management transitions. However, recent ownership appears to be proactively addressing these past issues with improved safety protocols and transparent communication via social media.
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Worth noting
Severe injury/Dog attack
βGot a call saying that she had been attacked and bit on the face. She ended up having to go under to safely put stitches in order to close a puncture wound below her eye.β
Allegation of animal abuse and high dog-to-staff ratios
βAnimal abuse was recently caught at DogPlay... the handler to dog ratio is often 1:40 or 50 dogs.β
Physical handling incident
βOne of the staff dropped my 4 pound toy maltipoo from shoulder height. She smacked her head on a table and the floor.β
Abrupt dismissal of long-term clients(2 mentions)
βAfter taking my dog every day for full days for years... out of the blue, kicked my dog out without any evidence of wrongdoing.β
Grooming quality inconsistencies(3 mentions)
βIt was the worst cut I have ever seen... long hair so she could see and a completely uneven cut.β
Top Rated
4.8 stars from 255+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 255 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$80β$85/night
Daycare
$31β$47/day
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