If you are away from home most of the day, your dog can get bored and lonely, and might even take it out on your couch cushions!
Doggy daycare is a good option to keep your pup happy and occupied. A good center can also help with your dog’s socialization needs, and provide a much-needed routine when you are gone. Not to mention exercise.
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Read on for a list of 20 doggy daycares in the Charlotte area, separated by area, as well as some tips for choosing the right one.
Inclusion in this list is not an endorsement. This list is a starting point in your search. Please make sure to read reviews, visit first, and to ask lots of questions.
Before you bring your dog to visit, stop by on your own and make sure that it’s clean an organized and has secure fencing. Does the temperature feel ok and is it relatively free of odors? Make sure that there aren’t broken toys or other hazards, and that there’s enough staff to care for the dogs.
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The American Kennel Club suggests that you ask these questions:
- Will they do a temperament test? This not only helps ensure that your dog is right for the environment but also helps to customize care
- What training does the staff have? At the very least the staff should be trained in basic care and safety procedures, but you really want staff trained in animal behavior.
- What are the procedures for emergencies? Are there staff members trained in canine first aid?
- How will you learn how your dog is doing? Will there be weekly or daily reports, or a webcam?
- What kind of corrections do they use. They should not use punishment for bad behavior, and should, instead, reward good behavior.
- Is the facility bonded and insured?
After your dog has been going to doggy daycare for a while, assess how he’s feeling. Does he come back tired, but relaxed? Is he eager to go every day? You know your dog best and you’ll be able to tell if he’s having a good time or not.
Uptown
Star Dog
700 North Music Factory Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28206
704-496-3668
Day camp and training.
South End
Carolina Doggie Playland
3111 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-529-7757
Primarily daycare but offers overnight stays.
Dogs All Day
4460 Old Pineville Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-523-3380
Daycare every day of the year, indoor and outdoor play spaces, webcams so owners can keep an eye on their pets, grooming, and boarding.
Skiptown
222 Rampart Street, Charlotte, NC 28203
704-343-6658
Daycare, boarding, grooming, dog bar, and dog park.
East Charlotte
Central Bark
9600 Monroe Road Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28270
704-261-3061
Daycare with playgroups and enrichment sessions, salon and spa services, overnight boarding, training, and a retail market for dog supplies.
Midwood Barkery
3100 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205
980-224-7702
Daycare, boarding, training, grooming/salon services, and pet portrait services.
Social Pet
3814 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-835-1022
Daycare, grooming, boarding, and training.
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North Charlotte
9 and Me
5104 Kiev Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216
980-279-9763
Daycare, overnight boarding, and training for obedience and tricks.
Hounds Town
117 West 29th Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
1-704-870-7096
Daycare, boarding for dogs and cats, pet spa, and pet transportation.
NoDa Bark & Board
2001 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-376-0801
Day camp, boarding, and bathing services with referrals to full grooming and pet transportation.
One Lucky Pup
11607 Reames Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
704-494-8476
Daycare, boarding, and grooming.
Pup Town Charlotte
8702-A Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
704-921-2434
Splash park just for dogs, daycare on weekdays, indoor and outdoor play spaces, play groups, and overnight boarding.
West Side
All Dogs Unleashed
2908 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC 28208
980-272-6067
Daycare, boarding, bathing, in-home training, and a Board & Train program.
Lucky Dog Bark & Brew
2220 Thrift Road, Charlotte, NC 28208
704-333-4114
Daycare, bathing, boarding, and a dog friendly bar with available indoor and outdoor play spaces.
South Charlotte
Four Paws Dog Retreat
10901 Downs Road, Pineville, NC 28134
704-583-2438
Daycare and boarding offered.
One Lucky Pup
616 Springbrook Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-525-4440
Daycare, boarding, and grooming.
Lake Norman
Camp Wagging Tails
10835 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-895-8444
Day and overnight camp.
Lucky Dog Bark & Brew
19607 Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-896-5550
Daycare, bathing, boarding, and a dog friendly bar with available indoor and outdoor play spaces.
Pet Paradise
15020 Brown Mill Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
704-875-8668
Day camp, boarding for dogs and cats, and grooming.
Cabarrus County
Camp Happy Hound
995 Warren C Coleman Boulevard, Concord, NC 28025
704-784-2267
Day camp, boarding, and grooming.
