The Dog House
1255 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904
Overview
The Dog House is a dog daycare facility located on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island, operating since 2006. The website displays client testimonials and maintains an Instagram presence (@thedoghouseprovidence). The Google listing indicates they also offer dog training, dog walking, kennel, and pet sitter services, though the website content is minimal with primarily image-based information.
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What Reviews Say
37 reviews analyzedThe Dog House receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with 33 of 37 reviews being 5-star. Customers consistently praise the small group size giving dogs personal attention, the excellent photo/video communication via Instagram, the home-like atmosphere, and fair pricing. The owner Jed is frequently mentioned as kind, knowledgeable, and a certified trainer. A few negative reviews cite communication misunderstandings about boarding policies and a billing dispute, but these are outliers. The facility is noted for screening aggressive dogs and maintaining safety. This is clearly a beloved local business with strong repeat customer loyalty spanning years.
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Worth noting
Unsanitary conditions claimed (ice/snow in yard, cleanliness)
“he does not shovel the yard !! So they stepping on ice he live pop to freeze so the workers pick it up or the dogs eats it”
Dog became sick at facility
“she doesn't do well in typical kennel boarding. She just worries to the point where she makes herself sick”
Communication/scheduling misunderstandings(2 mentions)
“Told him last week I wanted to board my dog... when I call later in the week to schedule for the weekend he tells me he can't do it because my dog hasn't stayed overnight with him”
Refund/billing dispute
“he still sticks to 'your 90 days was up'. That is my issue with the cash. He did tell me not to bring my dog back and he did not offer me a refund”
Top Rated
4.7 stars from 37+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 37 reviews.
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