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Updog Daycare

5155 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303

4.7
27 Google reviews
Outdoor yardSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesMedication adminGrooming

Overview

Updog Daycare is a boutique dog daycare and boarding facility in Boulder, CO, owned and operated by Melody Ring. They offer daycare ($34-$42/day) and boarding ($62/night) with small group sizes (max 15 dogs), separate play areas for big and little dogs, outdoor turf yards, and daily photo updates. The facility requires dogs to be at least 17 weeks old, spayed/neutered after 6 months, and current on Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardturf
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies4+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Dog-to-staff ratio: 15:1

Max capacity: 15 dogs

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:6:30am-11:30am
Pick-up hours:2:00pm-6:30pm

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:20 days notice
Cancellation penalty:Reservations can be cancelled 20 or more days before the scheduled start date, or within 3 days of when the reservation was made

Care & Play

Group play
Daily updates — Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 6 months

Extras

Senior dog accommodations
Owner operated

What Reviews Say

27 reviews analyzed

Updog Daycare is highly regarded for its owner-operated feel, with Melody receiving consistent praise for her genuine love and personalized attention to the dogs. While the vast majority of clients report happy, exhausted dogs and a clean environment, one significant safety incident involving a dog bite and a lobby escape highlight potential lapses in supervision protocols. Overall, the facility is favored by locals for being a smaller, more attentive alternative to corporate daycare chains.

Cleanliness
5.0
Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.8
Facility
4.7
Communication
4.5
Value
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.0
Safety
3.5

People love

Personalized Care(12)Tired/Happy Dogs(7)Cleanliness(4)Social Media Updates(3)

Staff shoutouts

Melody(18 mentions)Anne

Worth noting

Dog-on-dog aggression incident and lack of containment in lobby

“My puppy ended up running out of the building into the parking lot... she had two small but deep cuts on her face.”

Safety/Supervision

“The owner let my 8-MONTH-OLD PUPPY run freely into the lobby that had an open and unlocked door.”

Owner replies to 50% of reviewsprofessional tone8 repeat customers

State Licensed

Colorado PACFA Registry

Registered with Colorado Dept. of Agriculture
Licensed for: pet boarding and/or training
License valid through Mar 2027

Cross-referenced with Colorado’s Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) database. This facility holds an active state license.

Top Rated

4.7 stars from 27+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 27 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
4.5/ 5
Amenities5 of 14
Reviews27
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.8

Max capacity

15 dogs

Dog-to-staff ratio

15:1

Min puppy age

4 months

Pricing

Boarding

$62/night

Daycare

$34–$42/day

Contact

Visit Website+1 303-444-1451Get directions to 5155 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303

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