Dogtown Cincinnati – Downtown
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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.
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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!
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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