My dog is always so excited to be there when he arrives, and after getting all his energy out during the day, is calm and happy at home in the evenings.
We currently do daycare and our pup absolutely loves it. She knows when we pull up to the door and does not like to leave when we pick her up because she’s had a blast all day. It’s refreshing knowing our dog and all the others are having a fun together, know each other, and are supervised by the best people who love dogs.
I love that my puppy loves going, she is happy and I believe the staff take great care of her. I also really like the staff at tne Tyson’s VA location. The only thing I would change is the drop-off system because of the speed. ‘There is a choke-point at 0700 from people who have to get to work, and if you are 3rd/4th in line behind the locked door, the speed they take the dogs back one-by-one moves drop-off from 0700 to 0710, which makes people late for work.
My pup is not your typical "loves every other dog she meets" kinda gal. She's reserved, loud on the leash and mostly a fan of two-legged individuals more than her own species. At Dogtopia they know all of this and make sure she's in an environment where she feels safe, mingles with other dogs (while silently judging each of them, I'm sure), and doesn't suffer from the separation anxiety that plagues her when she is alone. It is a relief to check the webcams during the day and see that she is chilling in a room and not fretting while heavily panting by the door (which is what she would be doing at home). Each afternoon when I pick her up she's happy and makes sure to let the coaches know that she has enjoyed her time with them. Well, except on days when I order spa services for her because no matter how wonderfully smelling she is, she's never going to love a bath. Knowing she can get her nails trimmed or have a quick walk during her daycare day makes my life easier and it is a bit of efficiency that Dogtopia adds to my day!