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The Doghouse
Category: Pets Pet Services Pet Services [Edit]
1833 Anderson StreetSuite 105
Vancouver, BC V6H 4E5
Neighbourhoods: Granville Island/False Creek, Fairview Slopes
(604) 737-7500
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
4 reviews for The Doghouse
4 reviews in English
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Review from M k.
Vancouver, BC
5/3/2012
My dog and I love this place!! Have been coming here for a few years! The girls always know her by name, and take such good care of her. She was a nervous reck at another daycare but when she came here, she instantly fell in love. My dog practically runs around the corner to get to daycare! When I pick her up at the end of the day, she is always very happy and very well taken care of! I also love the fact that they have a small dog location - perfect for when my dog was just a puppy.
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Review from Jenn J.
Vancouver, BC
4/26/2012
Disclaimer: I have nothing against other daycare places for dogs, I'm simply endorsing this one because it met the needs of my little Chihuahua pup.
Most places have about 3-4 different rooms for different sized dogs and sometimes according to the age as well. The downside about those places is that they are just one big room where dogs just roam around and are left to deal with each other with one staff checking on them from time to time. For larger dogs and those that have been adequately socialized this isn't a problem but it's not conducive for young puppies that need a more confidence-boosting environment. Enter The Doghouse and my puppy.
This place is wonderful because while it's basically one big room, they divide it up into smaller areas with what I can only describe as 3 feet high dividers that look like those plastic panels on the more modern park playgrounds. By dividing the room this way, they can separate the ones that are more rambunctious and the ones that just want to nap and chillax. There are always at least 2 staff working at all times so if a dog wants some lap time they're there for them.
This is what I love most about this place; the staff really know how to deal with different temperaments and how to help the shy ones (like my pup) and bring them out of their shells in their own time. When my puppy started there he was timid and shy and spent most of his time in a staff's lap and now he's more playful and interacting with the other dogs. Your first visit is always by appointment and they'll give an honest assessment about how well your dog will do in their particular environment. If your puppy fits, then every visit after that is on a drop-in basis. In the subsequent visits they like to communicate to you about how well your dog is or isn't doing and can make recommendations about what you can do at home to bring out the happy pup in your little pooch.
Their hours are from 6:30am to 6:30pm. If you're late the first time you'll get off on a warning, but they do charge a late fee after that. That's understandable since you're cutting into the staffer's own time who is waiting on you before they can go home. -
Review from danna m.
Victoria, BC
7/29/2010 1 Check-in Here
Wow! I love this place. And so does my pup! The team takes care of my pup so well that when I mention "daycare" she turns 360's; or if we happen to be driving near granville island, my pup will get very excited and look out the window for The Doghouse or her friends. I would highly recommend The Doghouse! Thanks girls! From Dolla too!
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Review from Philly A.
Vancouver, BC
2/16/2009
I never thought I would see the day.... when my little pup was all grown up and read to attend doggie daycare. I felt like a proud parent dropping him off at The Doghouse to spend the day at play. And play he did! A pint-sized fire cracker, otherwise known as a jack russell cross, my pup has been know to have endless energy - including an attraction to anything wood, which doesn't bode well for my sofa. The Doghouse is the perfect cure. A fantastic (yes, I'm going to say it) doggie daycare that will treat your four-footed kid to a day of playtime and pampering. Because my little terror is of a "smaller" breed, we take him to the "small dogs only" branch = a perfect solution to his hyper-active ways as he receives 10kms of walks a day. The space is clean, and the pups are always happy when they are picked up at the end of the day - not to say pooped (pardon the pun) from a full day of rigorous play. They even provide treats/snacks and cuddles for those who are to tiny to survive an active schedule. We wholly recommend this daycare (even if the wait list is 3 months long) and the sofa is much happier for no longer being a chew-toy.
Specialties
The Doghouse. Daycare for the urban dog.
Two locations to serve you!
West 8th Avenue. 604.708.6100
(For all sizes of dogs)
We are located at the corner of West 8th Avenue and Manitoba Street.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor areas
- Splash pool (weather permitting)
- Play equipment + toys
- Lots of nice dogs to play with
Granville Island. 604.737.7500
(For small dogs only)
We are located behind Starbucks at the entrance to Granville Island.
- Supervised indoor area with toys and space beds
- Walks along the Granville Island seawall + parks
- Lots of nice small dogs to play with
- Climate controlled comfort
Both locations:
Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm
www.thedoghouse.ca
History
Established in 1996
The Doghouse, along with Rex Dog Hotel + Spa is a family owned and operated facility. We have been in the dog care business since 1996. Our first facility, The Doghouse at Granville Island, was one of Vancouver's first dog daycares. We opened our second daycare facility on Manitoba Street at West 8th Avenue in 1998. We have built an excellent reputation with our daycares, offering a high level of care in a safe and fun environment.
