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DogPlay

8849 Selkirk St, Vancouver, BC V6P 4J6

4.8
255 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKMedication adminGroomingTrainingOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

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

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
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, DHPP, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates β€” Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food
Raw diet accommodated

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 8 months

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic

Extras

Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

255 reviews analyzed

DogPlay 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.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Drop-off / pickup
4.8
Communication
4.7
Value
4.6
Facility
4.5
Safety
4.2

People love

Instagram/Social Media Updates(18)Care for anxious/reactive dogs(15)24/7 Supervision during boarding(4)

Staff shoutouts

Graeme(22 mentions)Alexis(16 mentions)Adriana(13 mentions)Sunny(5 mentions)Darryl(7 mentions)

Worth noting

Severe injury/Dog attack

β€œGot 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.”

Allegation of animal abuse and high dog-to-staff ratios

β€œAnimal abuse was recently caught at DogPlay... the handler to dog ratio is often 1:40 or 50 dogs.”

Physical handling incident

β€œOne of the staff dropped my 4 pound toy maltipoo from shoulder height. She smacked her head on a table and the floor.”

Abrupt dismissal of long-term clients(2 mentions)

β€œAfter taking my dog every day for full days for years... out of the blue, kicked my dog out without any evidence of wrongdoing.”

Grooming quality inconsistencies(3 mentions)

β€œIt was the worst cut I have ever seen... long hair so she could see and a completely uneven cut.”

Owner replies to 98% of reviewsAvg response: 2dwarm tone42 repeat customers

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

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.7/ 5
Amenities10 of 14
Reviews255
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.42

Pricing

Boarding

$80–$85/night

Daycare

$31–$47/day

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