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Happy Camper

12000 31st Ct N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716

4.8
516 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Happy Camper Doggy Day Camp & Sleepover is a premier dog daycare and boarding facility located in St. Petersburg, FL (Carillon Park area). They offer cage-free luxury boarding with themed suites, dog daycare with small playgroups (15-25 dogs), grooming spa services, and training programs. The facility features climate-controlled environments, UV air purification, and requires a temperament test (Meet & Greet) before acceptance.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies4+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper/Parvovirus

Breed restrictions: Great Dane, Caucasian Shepherd, Cane Corso, Greyhound

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Deposit required — First night's stay
Holiday surcharge — Peak Season surcharge - call for details

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates — Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food, house food available for $2/cup

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 6 months
Temperament test fee:Equal to the cost of first day of daycare

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount — 10% off second dog
Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

516 reviews analyzed

Happy Camper is highly regarded for its exceptional training program led by Dave and its ability to return dogs home 'happy and tired.' Customers frequently praise the personalized photo updates and the staff's genuine affection for the animals, with many long-term clients staying for over 5-7 years. While the majority of experiences are glowing, there are occasional reports of communication breakdowns regarding holiday hours and a few serious concerns regarding medication administration for senior dogs.

Dog happiness
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Staff
4.7
Drop-off / pickup
4.7
Value
4.6
Facility
4.5
Safety
4.3
Communication
4.2

People love

Training Program (Dave)Photo UpdatesExhausted Pups

Staff shoutouts

Dave(14 mentions)Rose(6 mentions)Rene(4 mentions)Melissa(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Medication and medical neglect

“My dog has bladder cancer and they didn’t give him half of his medicines... This was neglect.”

Unsupervised/Sanitation concerns in back areas

“I witnessed the amount of dogs and not enough employees... pee and poop all over the large dog area.”

Communication regarding holiday hours/availability

“The lack of communication for hour changes is out of control... turned away because they are not doing daycare services.”

Phone/App responsiveness

“Never answer the phone, unclear on how to register dog for boarding... they don't respond to either [app].”

Kennel Cough

“The first time we sent our dog... he came back with kennel cough. Unfortunately, the second time... he came back with kennel cough again.”

Owner replies to 85% of reviewswarm tone42 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 516+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 516 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.6/ 5
Amenities10 of 14
Reviews516
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.42

Min puppy age

4 months

Pricing

Contact facility for pricing

Contact

Visit Website+1 727-261-0051Get directions to 12000 31st Ct N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716

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