Pooches Playhouse
1320 Concordia Ave E, Winnipeg, MB R3W 0G6
Overview
Pooches Playhouse offers cage-free boarding with overnight staff supervision and separate indoor playrooms for small and large dogs during daycare. They require spay/neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, and temperament assessments for enrollment. Rates include $60-$75/night for boarding and $26-$36/day for daycare, with photo updates shared via social media.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, Parvo, Distemper
What Reviews Say
118 reviews analyzedPooches Playhouse receives high praise from a loyal base of repeat customers who value the social media updates and the fact that their dogs return home exhausted. However, the facility is marred by severe allegations regarding a fatal safety incident and reports of the male owner's aggressive temperament toward both clients and dogs. While the general staff is highly regarded, the owner's defensive response style and strict 'no-tour' policy during business hours raise transparency concerns for some pet owners.
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Worth noting
Allegations of fatal dog attack due to negligence
“Two dogs died in their care from a larger, unsupervised dog that had been known to be aggressive before.”
Physical handling/Yelling at dogs
“I heard the ending of a loud long howl and then Cory yelling at the dog to 'SHUT UP!!' which was followed by a loud 'YELP!'”
Dogs left in hot vehicle
“Saw a company vehicle sitting outside... with 2 dogs inside while it was 33 degrees out.”
Owner attitude/Rudeness
“Cory always seemed to be in a bitter mood and was never pleasant when we came to drop off our dog.”
Lack of transparency/Tour policy
“He said there were 60 dogs there and he will not let me in and that I have to make appointment on Monday to see the property.”
Mixing of dog sizes
“The last time I brought my dog to this facility, big dogs and little dogs were not separated.”
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$60–$75/night
Daycare
$26–$36/day
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