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The Dog Stop - Cincinnati Central

5164 Kennedy Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45213

5.0
43 Google reviews
Cage-freeLive webcamStaff overnightOutdoor yardSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKMedication adminGroomingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

The Dog Stop Cincinnati Central is a 13,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility offering daycare, boarding, and grooming services. Owned by Mary Beth Schutter, it features five indoor play areas with adjacent outdoor yards, live cameras throughout, and Fear Free trained staff. Pricing ranges from $65/night for standard boarding to $95/night for luxury VIP suites, with daycare starting at $22/half day.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
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

Required vaccinations: Bordetella, Parvovirus & Distemper, Rabies

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-7pm
Pick-up hours:7am-7pm
Checkout time:1pm
Late pick-up fee:$1/minute
Billing method:Per night

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 7 months

Extras

Multi-dog discount — 20% off additional dogs for boarding; daycare has separate rates for additional dogs
Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

38 reviews analyzed

The Dog Stop - Cincinnati Central receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with all 38 reviews being 5-star ratings. Customers consistently praise the staff's genuine love for dogs, the clean facility, and excellent grooming services. Multiple reviewers highlight the small group sizes, dog cams, and outdoor access as differentiators. Staff members Qiana and Julena receive specific commendation for their exceptional grooming skills and patience with anxious dogs. The owner responds to every review within 1 day with professional, warm messages. Several reviewers contrast their positive experience here with previous negative experiences at other facilities like PetSmart, indicating high trust levels.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness
4.8
Facility
4.8
Communication
4.7
Value
4.5
Safety
4.2

People love

Staff kindness and genuine love for dogs(15)Dog happiness/excitement to return(12)Clean facility(8)Great grooming services(10)Communication/updates about dog(6)Dog cams for monitoring(4)Small group sizes(3)

Staff shoutouts

Qiana(4 mentions)Julena(3 mentions)
Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone18 repeat customers

Top Rated

5.0 stars from 43+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 5.0-star rating across 43 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
5.0/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities12 of 14
Reviews43
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.18

Pricing

Boarding

$65–$95/night

Daycare

$22–$42/day

Contact

Visit Website+1 513-817-0994Get directions to 5164 Kennedy Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45213

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