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Dogtopia of Elsmere

dogtopia

319 New Rd, Elsmere, DE 19805

4.9
440 Google reviews
Cage-freeLive webcamOutdoor yardSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Dogtopia of Elsmere is a state-of-the-art dog daycare and boarding facility operating since August 2012, offering 6,400 square feet of cage-free play space across three climate-controlled playrooms with outdoor areas. The facility provides daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, and training services with live webcams, requires a temperament test and specific vaccinations (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza), and mandates spay/neuter for dogs over 7 months.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies3+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP/DHPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 7 months

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount
Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

393 reviews analyzed

Dogtopia of Elsmere is highly regarded for its enthusiastic staff, cleanliness, and the peace of mind provided by live webcams. Customers frequently highlight how 'exhausted' their dogs are after daycare and praise the creative themed events and high-quality grooming services. While the vast majority of feedback is glowing, a small number of reviews raise concerns regarding transparency about crating durations and occasional administrative lapses with vaccination records.

Staff
4.9
Dog happiness
4.8
Cleanliness
4.8
Drop-off / pickup
4.8
Facility
4.7
Value
4.5
Safety
4.3
Communication
4.2

People love

Webcam Access(22)Exhausted/Tired Dogs(28)Special Events/Photos(15)

Staff shoutouts

Anita(8 mentions)Christine(6 mentions)Jamie(2 mentions)

Worth noting

Alleged mishandling of dogs/physical force

β€œI would never let someone grab my dog around the muzzle or push him to the ground under any circumstances.”

Lack of transparency regarding crating and incidents

β€œWhen I asked the staff member at the front desk if everything went ok, they responded yes there were no issues. I then pointed out that one of my dogs was crated multiple times... That’s when the staff member finally said another dog wanted to mount my dog.”

Crating/Nap time policies(4 mentions)

β€œI noticed that one of my huskies was crated for an hour at multiple times via their webcam... I could simply crate them at home rather than pay someone else.”

Administrative/Paperwork errors(3 mentions)

β€œAn *hour* before that appointment I get a call that his paperwork is incomplete (as in, they have none of it).”

Grooming delays/scheduling(2 mentions)

β€œIt took over 4 hours until we received a call that she was ready... Molly was placed back in a kennel while another dog was groomed.”

Owner replies to 92% of reviewsAvg response: 2dwarm tone42 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.9 stars from 440+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 440 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.9/ 5
Review score
4.6/ 5
Amenities11 of 14
Reviews440
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.42

Min puppy age

3 months

Pricing

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