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Your Trusted Dog Daycare & Boarding Center in Baltimore
At Good Doggie Day Care, we have dedicated ourselves to providing exceptional care for dogs since our founding. Our state-of-the-art facility spans 21,000 square feet indoors and 5,000 outdoors, featuring 16 play areas designed for dogs of all sizes and temperaments. We prioritize safety and socialization, offering separate spaces for smaller dogs and a nursery for puppies. Our team of experienced professionals maintains a cageless environment that mimics a home atmosphere, ensuring pets feel comfortable and engaged. We extend our expertise beyond daycare to include mobile grooming and training services, addressing comprehensive pet care needs.Community involvement remains central to our mission, as evidenced by our partnerships with local organizations like SPCA and BARCS. Our commitment to quality has earned recognition in Baltimore Magazine's BEST IN BALTIMORE awards. We operate with transparency, maintaining clear communication with pet owners through regular updates and flexible contact options. Our emergency services operate 24/7, reflecting our dedication to pet well-being beyond standard business hours. Through consistent facility upgrades and staff training, we maintain our position as a trusted leader in canine care services.
Services
Daycare
Boarding
Mobile Grooming
Training
Puppy Nursery
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency pet care services with dedicated staff
- Our 26,000 sq ft facility accommodates dogs of all sizes and temperaments
- Separate play areas for small dogs and puppy nursery ensure proper socialization
- Experienced team maintains cageless, home-like environment for pet comfort
- Recognized by Baltimore Magazine's BEST IN BALTIMORE awards program
Services
Daycare
Our full-service daycare accommodates socially trained dogs of all sizes in a cageless environment. Featuring 16 temperature-controlled indoor play areas and three secure outdoor yards, we provide structured socialization and exercise. Separate spaces for small dogs and puppies ensure appropriate interaction while our experienced staff monitors all activities to maintain safety and positive engagement.
Boarding
Overnight boarding includes a full day of daycare plus comfortable sleeping accommodations. Pets enjoy daytime play in our 21,000 sq ft facility followed by evening rest in our designated sleep areas. We require updated vaccination records including rabies and bordetella to maintain our clean, safe environment for all boarding guests.
Mobile Grooming
Professional grooming services come directly to your location through our mobile unit. Our certified groomers provide bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and basic styling while your pet remains in a familiar environment. This service eliminates transportation stress while maintaining high grooming standards in our fully equipped vehicle.
Training
Our training programs focus on basic obedience and socialization skills for dogs of all ages. Certified trainers work with pets in our facility to develop proper behavior patterns through positive reinforcement techniques. Sessions can be scheduled separately or combined with daycare services for comprehensive skill development.
Puppy Nursery
Specialized care for puppies in a controlled nursery environment promotes safe socialization and development. Our trained staff supervises early interactions while introducing basic training concepts. The nursery provides age-appropriate activities and separates young dogs from larger pets to ensure confidence-building without intimidation during critical growth stages.
People
Jo Anne Garrett
Owner
With decades of experience in pet care services, Jo Anne established Good Doggie Day Care to create a safe, engaging environment for Baltimore's pets. Her leadership focuses on facility innovation and community partnerships.
Jackie Venia
Director
As Director, Jackie oversees daily operations and staff training. With 15+ years in animal care management, she ensures service quality and implements safety protocols across all facility areas.
Barbara Jones
General Manager
Barbara manages client relations and service coordination. Her background in veterinary services informs our health protocols and client communication strategies, maintaining high standards for pet safety and owner satisfaction.
Questions
What services does Good Doggie Day Care offer?
We provide daycare, boarding, mobile grooming, and training services for socially trained dogs in a 26,000 sq ft facility with separate areas for different dog sizes and ages.
What are your operating hours?
Our lobby is open daily 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM with daycare and boarding services available during these hours. Emergency services operate 24/7 for urgent pet care needs.
What vaccination records are required?
We require rabies, distemper, and bordetella vaccinations. We recommend influenza vaccination and six-month bordetella boosters for optimal pet health and safety.
Do you offer emergency pet care?
Yes, our emergency services operate 24/7 with dedicated staff available for urgent situations outside regular business hours.
How do you handle pet socialization?
We maintain separate play areas for small dogs and puppies while monitoring all interactions. Our staff intervenes when necessary to ensure positive socialization experiences for all pets.
Reviews (7)
Bob Crawford
May 20, 2022
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Best doggie daycare in town. Dogs are carefully screened for good behavior. Excellent and caring staff. Very accommodating. Doggie cams in all the many different rooms. Your dog won't want to go home.
Courtney Prach
Apr 13, 2022
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My dog and I love this place so much! If I could give 10 stars, I would! I have personal contact information for both the owner and GM in case of emergency and both are the sweetest/kindest people on earth (like seriously). Every single person I have met since bringing my dog here (about 6 months ago) seems to really love/care about the animals and their level of service is just completely amazing to me.
I honestly feel like every time we show up, we are treated like part of their family. Previously, I was taking my dog to another daycare and I would watch her sit in a cage for 75% of the day. I love that when I bring her here, she is out running with her friends 75% of the day and does not have to nap in a cage. I have a husky puppy and she literally naps for 2 days after going for a full day of daycare (LOL).
Their facility is AMAZING. like puppy heaven! And I love that I can spy on her on the puppy cams. Please keep doing what you are doing! I HIGHLY recommend for anyone who has a high energy pup or maybe one who needs a friend. I will continue to spread my praise to anyone who will listen!
I honestly feel like every time we show up, we are treated like part of their family. Previously, I was taking my dog to another daycare and I would watch her sit in a cage for 75% of the day. I love that when I bring her here, she is out running with her friends 75% of the day and does not have to nap in a cage. I have a husky puppy and she literally naps for 2 days after going for a full day of daycare (LOL).
Their facility is AMAZING. like puppy heaven! And I love that I can spy on her on the puppy cams. Please keep doing what you are doing! I HIGHLY recommend for anyone who has a high energy pup or maybe one who needs a friend. I will continue to spread my praise to anyone who will listen!
Jonathan
Feb 18, 2022
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Great staff. Intensive intake to make sure your dog fits. Cameras to watch dog in any room. No kennels, so dogs can have more range
Nate Morin
Nov 07, 2021
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Good Doggie Daycare is simply one of the best business I've ever encountered. The facility is great and the folks working gear truly care about our dogs so we know they're getting great care with them. Can't recommend this place enough if you need doggie daycare or boarding in the Baltimore area.
Alice Cardamone
Jul 12, 2021
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This doggy daycare evaluates your dog at an initial meet and great. Then they place them with same temperament dogs. We have used them with our previous Boston terrier with great confidence. Our new Boston had a comfortable 3 days and came to us healthy and happy. It is the only daycare that has doggies sleeping on cots with their companions and attendant!
Rebecca Kaki Grandfield
Jun 10, 2021
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This place is absolutely amazing. They group dogs based on temperament and play style, rather than size. There are literally no crates or kennels in the entire place. When dogs stay overnight, they sleep on cots in a room with a person who stays overnight as well. Dogs are never unsupervised. Every dog that goes there has been screened to ensure they fit (and listen to the people in charge).
Susan Frazier
Jan 12, 2020
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! GDDC is the BEST! The staff is great and they take great care of my Riley. She has such much fun running around with the other dogs there, she will go to sleep on the 8 minute ride home.
