Dogtown Cincinnati – Downtown — 4.4★ (260 reviews), Cincinnati Dog Trainer

Dogtown Cincinnati – Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 260 reviews
2519 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
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2519 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

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Dogtown Cincinnati – Downtown

About Dogtown Cincinnati – Downtown

What they offer

Dogtown's downtown Cincinnati location is a kennel-free doggie daycare and boarding business open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The philosophy, in their words, is "cuddles, not kennels": dogs roam an open, supervised environment with other dogs rather than being confined to enclosures. Owners can watch their dogs anytime via building-wide webcams, which the site highlights for peace of mind. A dog must pass an evaluation before using the services.

Services and training

Core offerings are daycare, flexible kennel-free overnight boarding, and grooming (nail trims, baths, breed cuts, teeth brushing, with in-stay options). Cat boarding is also available through their "Cattown" concept. The staff roster lists a dedicated trainer, so some training may be available, but the site markets this primarily as a daycare and boarding facility rather than a training school. It suits working pet parents and travelers who want flexible, social, around-the-clock care in a central location.

What they can help with

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 260 reviews · Google
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Bianca Sidoti · 8 months ago
★★★★★
Have been taking my baby here for the past 3-4 years. Love that they have options for training and they get to know each dogs’ needs and behavior. They have such cute events like Bark to School and photos with Santa. Even though they are crate-free, they do have the option if your dog is used to being crated at night or when they need a break. Even better that they have 24 hour surveillance! Their groomers are wonderful as well. I love that they have a daycare package where the days not used roll over to the next week or you can pause it at anytime. You also get a discount on grooming and extra days if needed. All around one of the best doggy daycares around!

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Hannah r · 3 months ago
★★☆☆☆
I don’t want to be mean because management was nice enough but this place has the worst smell, it’s like they are blasting a weird perfume through the vents. I’d rather it smell like wet dog. The people who oversee the dogs were on their phones the whole time and didn’t interact with the dogs so I stopped going here. Also my dog got kennel cough that lasted a month but that’s to be expected in dog daycare I guess so I didn’t hold that against them.

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Liz B · 11 months ago
★★★★★
Dogtown has truly been a lifesaver for me and my pup, Peppy! He struggles with separation anxiety, so finding a daycare where he feels safe and happy was really important — and Dogtown has exceeded every expectation. He goes almost every day and is still excited to run through the doors, which says everything.

You can tell the staff genuinely care about the dogs. Shoutout to Jackson, Bri, Nick, Saint, and the rest of the team (even the ones I only know from the cameras!) who always dote on Peppy and treat him like their own. It means so much knowing he’s surrounded by people who take the time to really get to know his personality.

I also love that they offer grooming — it’s so convenient to have it done while he’s already at daycare, and it takes a huge burden off me. So grateful for this place!

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Katherine Schmidt · 9 months ago
★★★★★
I absolutely love Dogtown! My first dog started going in 2020. She came from an abusive background and thus was fearful, shut down, and distrustful of people. With the chance to socialize in a kennel-free environment and with the patient, loving care of the staff, she truly blossomed. In 2024, I adopted another dog who had survived a gunshot wound and partial amputation. Dogtown went above and beyond to accommodate his needs by keeping him comfortable, monitoring his stress, and ensuring he was safe while he healed.

What stands out most are the people. The team at Dogtown genuinely cares about every dog. My pups attend daycare five days a week and have boarded multiple times. If any concern arises, the staff communicates immediately with me, and once they even helped take my dog to the vet when I couldn’t leave work. That level of trust and commitment is priceless.

For anyone concerned about negative reviews: daycare is just like sending your kids to preschool. The dogs aren’t kenneled and as such, they play, run, and interact with each other. That means the occasional scuffle or nip can happen, just as toddlers might bump heads on the playground. And yes, after a day of romping with dozens of other pups, they’ll smell like… dogs. To me, that’s the scent of a happy, well-socialized pet who spent the day loved and active.

Dogtown has been a wonderful second home for my dogs, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with them.

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Cassandra Ginter · a year ago
★★★★★
My little shih-tuz Miles absolutely loves Dogtown Cincinnati! He’s always happy to go inside and I’ve been taking him there since he was a few months old, he is 3.5 years old now! I love that he is with the other small breeds so I don’t have to worry about him. They also offer grooming services which is very convenient to add on after a day of daycare or a separate day. One of the executive team, Olivia, is a friend of mine and is extremely passionate about animals and is dedicated to both her human and furry clients. We love Dogtown! 🐾❤️

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