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Playful Pooch Dog Daycare and Boarding

4000 Holly St, Denver, CO 80216

4.5
126 Google reviewsGoogle Verified
Live webcamOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesClimate controlledOnline booking

Overview

Playful Pooch is a family-owned dog daycare and boarding facility in Denver, CO, offering overnight boarding at $63/night and daycare at $37/day. The facility features six indoor/outdoor playgrounds with turf, live webcams, and requires all dogs to pass a temperament evaluation and be vaccinated for Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella. Dogs must be spayed/neutered by 6 months, and puppies are accepted from 12 weeks of age.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardturf
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, DHPP, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:By 9am
Pick-up hours:4pm-6pm
Checkout time:Morning
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:30 days notice
Deposit required β€” 50% of stay
Holiday surcharge β€” 50% deposit required

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates β€” Free
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 6 months

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner
Fire safety system

Extras

Multi-dog discount β€” $4 discount per dog when sharing a kennel
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

126 reviews analyzed

Playful Pooch Dog Daycare and Boarding receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many customers praising the friendly, caring staff and noting their dogs' excitement to attend. The facility is described as clean and well-organized, with webcams allowing remote monitoring. Several long-term customers (13+ years) and many repeat visitors highlight consistent quality. However, recurring concerns include extended midday kenneling (often described as 4 hours from 10 AM to 2 PM), poor phone responsiveness/unreturned calls, and occasional observations of staff inactivity or use of spray bottles. A few reviews mention dogs escaping or traumatizing experiences. The owner has responded professionally to some complaints, explaining safety protocols and kenneling schedules. Overall, the facility is highly recommended for both daycare and boarding, with particular praise for staff attentiveness and clean environment.

Cleanliness
4.8
Drop-off / pickup
4.8
Dog happiness
4.7
Staff
4.7
Facility
4.5
Value
4.2

People love

Friendly and caring staff(45)Dog comes home happy and tired(10)Clean facility(8)Webcam system for remote viewing(7)Professional and responsive owners(5)Tailored care for special needs dogs(4)

Staff shoutouts

Brad(4 mentions)ShareneBrenda(5 mentions)Will(4 mentions)Sio

Worth noting

Kenneling for extended periods during midday

β€œYour dog will be kenneled for 15 hours a day. But if you still choose to go here they will be good to your dog.”

Poor phone responsiveness and unreturned calls

β€œThey absolutely refuse to answer the phone or return calls”

Unprofessional or rude staff interactions

β€œTheir employees are very rude”

Dog escaping or safety concerns

β€œI see dogs escaping all the time from there.”

Traumatizing experience for dog

β€œwhen we came back to pick her up she was basically traumatized.”

Long kenneling time / lack of play(4 mentions)

β€œThe business practice of kenneling dogs for 4 hours during the day defeats the purpose of sending a dog to daycare.”

Poor communication / unreturned calls(5 mentions)

β€œDecent place for your dog but they absolutely refuse to answer the phone or return calls”

Staff behavior (standing around, spray bottle use)(3 mentions)

β€œThe person in the pen with the dogs just stood there. Also saw the same person use a spray bottle multiple times at the dogs.”

Dog isolated / singled out

β€œnoticed that my dog was routinely being isolated from the others, as if he was being singled out.”

Overpriced / poor value(2 mentions)

β€œThey care more about their pocket then the pooch.”

Owner replies to 2% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone18 repeat customers

State Licensed

Colorado PACFA Registry

Registered with Colorado Dept. of Agriculture
Licensed for: pet boarding and/or training
License valid through Mar 2026

Cross-referenced with Colorado’s Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) database. This facility holds an active state license.

Top Rated

4.5 stars from 126+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 126 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.5/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities5 of 14
Reviews126
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.18

Min puppy age

3 months

Pricing

Boarding

$59–$63/night

Daycare

$37–$43/day

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