The Dog House Day Care
9705 56 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 0B4
Overview
The Dog House Day Care is a 12,000 sq ft facility in Edmonton offering daycare, boarding, grooming, and training services. Services require vaccinations, spay/neuter by 7 months, and temperament assessment. They provide indoor/outdoor play areas with pools and emphasize positive reinforcement. Boarding rates start at $40/night, with daycare at $27/half-day.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Bordetella, Rabies, DAPP
What Reviews Say
374 reviews analyzedThe Dog House Day Care is highly regarded for its passionate staff and 'force-free' training philosophy, with many owners reporting their dogs return home happy and thoroughly exhausted. The facility stands out for its unique amenities like a swimming pool and daily photo updates on social media. However, serious concerns were raised regarding a 'lost' dog incident and the handling of kennel cough outbreaks, suggesting occasional lapses in administrative oversight and health protocols.
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Worth noting
Lost dog/Lack of supervision
“I was told that he was 'lost' and they couldn't find him... Eventually, the staff located him - he was crammed in a closed off crate with another dog.”
Health/Disease Management
“out of the 5 times I have boarded my dog here he has gotten kennel cough twice... they never answered the phones [to be notified].”
Odor/Sanitation(4 mentions)
“The place is extremely smelly. I have gone to many dog places and have never smelled such a terrible, strong urine odor anywhere.”
Communication/Responsiveness(5 mentions)
“I saw that the dog house was posting pictures on Facebook on Tuesday but did not make the time to email or call me back.”
Training Class Structure(2 mentions)
“The training room is huge and the the dog trainer does not wear a microphone... it was a lot of time to ask puppies to sit still and do nothing.”
Top Rated
4.7 stars from 374+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 374 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$40–$115/night
Daycare
$27–$36/day
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