Dogs & Compagnie
215 St Pierre Rd, Vars, ON K0A 3H0
Overview
Dogs & Compagnie is a family-run boarding kennel and dog daycare facility east of Ottawa, operated by owner Justine (a vet technician) since 2011. They offer dog boarding ($48/night), cat boarding ($33/night), and doggie daycare ($32-38/day) with amenities including a chlorine-free pool, outdoor play areas separated by energy level, climate-controlled kennels with heated floors, and daily Facebook photo updates.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Bordetella, DHPP, FVRCP (for cats)
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Cancellation & Deposits
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What Reviews Say
65 reviews analyzedDogs & Compagnie is highly regarded by long-term clients for its ability to handle reactive or anxious dogs and its frequent social media photo updates. While the majority of feedback is glowing, a small number of reviews describe extreme administrative conflicts involving police and allegations of leaving animals unattended. Overall, it is a popular choice for pet owners seeking personalized care and transparent visual updates.
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Worth noting
Unattended animals
“I mean who leave around 15 dogs alone for 2 hours and 15 minutes. She finally arrived at 2:15 and told her... she went to the hospital to visit someone.”
Police intervention / Withholding pets
“Then they told us that if we don’t sign the contract they WON’T give us our dogs back. So we called the cops.”
Allegation of post-stay fatality
“our neighbours dog... bled to DEATH the day after it got picked up from there.”
Strict policies/Fees(2 mentions)
“Apparently he was 30 minutes late... they were trying to charge us a 'late fee'... they still didn’t care.”
Grooming pricing/quality
“she called me telling me that the price went from 100$ - 250$.”
Top Rated
4.7 stars from 66+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 66 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$48–$95/night
Daycare
$32–$95/day
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