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The Belly Rub Club

3227 Roblin Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3R 2G4

4.5
133 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardSmall dog areaGroomingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

The Belly Rub Club is a kennel-free dog daycare and boarding facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba offering 24/7 staffed care with dogs sleeping in beds with staff. They provide daycare, boarding, and grooming services with separate areas for small (under 30lbs) and large dogs (31lbs+), 3000 sqft of outdoor space, and require a free 2-hour temperament assessment before acceptance. Pricing ranges from $45-75/night for boarding and $19-40/day for daycare.

Amenities & Policies

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

Dog-to-staff ratio: 20:1 for large dogs, 25:1 for small dogs

Required vaccinations: Parvovirus, Distemper, Rabies, Bordetella (highly recommended)

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Late pick-up fee:$10 (one hour overtime)
Billing method:Per night

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 1 year 1 month (some exceptions for show dogs/breeders)
Temperament test fee:Free

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount โ€” $25 additional dog for daycare (full day), $18 for half day; $40/night additional dog for boarding

What Reviews Say

132 reviews analyzed

The Belly Rub Club is highly polarized, earning praise for its spacious, unkennelled 'slumber party' environment that leaves dogs 'deliciously exhausted.' However, a significant number of customers report the owner is abrasive, dismissive, and overly rigid regarding appointment times and facility access. While many dogs thrive in the social atmosphere, there are serious recurring concerns regarding communication about injuries, inconsistent size separation, and a lack of transparency during drop-off.

Dog happiness
4.7
Facility
4.5
Value
4.2
Staff
3.8
Cleanliness
3.5
Safety
3.5
Communication
3.2
Drop-off / pickup
3.0

People love

Exhausted/Happy Dogs(22)Unkennelled/Home-like Environment(12)Social Media Updates(9)

Staff shoutouts

Nikki(3 mentions)Lexi(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Unreported injury/attack requiring surgery

โ€œmy dog had a distressing experience at this daycare when she was attacked on June 5th 2024, and I wasn't notified... the severity of the incident led to my dog needing surgery.โ€

Failure to separate dogs by size despite policy

โ€œthe dogs were in no way separated by size, our dogโ€™s tail was between her legs, and she was in the middle of a group of dogs probably three times her size.โ€

Sanitation concerns (urine smell)

โ€œit smelled heavily like dog urine and was putrid. Seems like their cleaning is as lacking as the owners people skills.โ€

Owner/Manager Rudeness(7 mentions)

โ€œThe owner came out to tell me that it wasnโ€™t 9:30 yet and I had to go wait in my car for another 7 minutes... Wasnโ€™t even nice about it.โ€

Strict/Confusing Entry & Pickup Process(6 mentions)

โ€œThe door is locked and their sign was ruined so I didnโ€™t really understand what the process was for arrival.โ€

Grooming Quality/Safety(4 mentions)

โ€œour pupโ€™s ears were never even close to properly 'plucked' by Belly Rub Club... and actually has bleeding ears.โ€

Owner replies to 65% of reviewsdefensive tone18 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.5 stars from 133+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 133 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.5/ 5
Review score
3.8/ 5
Amenities8 of 14
Reviews133
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.18

Dog-to-staff ratio

20:1 for large dogs, 25:1 for small dogs

Pricing

Boarding

$45โ€“$75/night

Daycare

$19.05โ€“$40/day

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