Pet’s PlayHouse on Ponce

One of my biggest worries about moving to Atlanta was finding a dog daycare for my beloved pal, Simba, a boisterous yellow lab with lots of energy to burn. We had a great relationship with our previous daycare location, and I thought it would be a tough act to follow. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Pet’s playhouse has been everything Simba and I could want and more!
The biggest draw is the hours– 6am to 8pm is perfect when you work 7 – 7. I’ll note that it is literally the only dog daycare in the city of Atlanta that offers these hours, and it’s even significantly better priced than the places that have much shorter hours!!! While the location is a bit of a hike from where I live, it’s totally worth it. They have plenty of space both indoors and out for the dogs to really run around.
Then there’s the staff. It’s clear that they treat your baby like they treat their own pets. Simba loves going to daycare and gets overjoyed in the mornings when we hop in the car to go there. He often boards there when needed, and it’s great to have a place for him to go where he’s comfortable and gets all the attention and exercise he needs.
Additionally, I have to comment on the training services they offer. Shaun did an awesome job training both dog and owner in the canine good citizen class we participated in. Although I am a bit lax from time to time, having that strong foundation has made a huge difference in simba’s leash manners and overall behavior — a very big deal for a 100lb dog!
I would STRONGLY recommend pets playhouse to anyone in need of a great place for boarding, doggy daycare, or training!

We love Pet’s Playhouse! Our dog Poppy likes going there when we can’t be at home for a long day. It gives her a chance to play outside with other dogs rather than being cooped up all day. We used to take her at least weekly, because when she had puppy energy, on rainy days they get to play with other dogs in a big room and go out on a covered area from time to time. Now that she is older, she tends to want to hibernate on rainy days, so we mainly use Pets Playhouse when it is pretty out and we can’t play outside with her during the day due to work. We have also boarded her there when we have to travel without her and while she is happy to see us when we return it seems like she has fun, because she is all tired out from playing at the Playhouse. It is so fun to see her playing on the video cameras! And she is in love with one of the workers, Keino. She is so happy to see him when he is working. You can tell by her wagging tail that she likes Pets Playhouse, and that makes us like it too!

Love this place! Murfy loves this place! My dog is big on Conga Lines (so I’ve been told by one of Murfy’s favorite 2 legged playmates) and runs and runs and runs and has all the dogs chasing after him. Then after some minutes he just stops to get a drink of water… eeerrrrrrrrkkkkk — all the other dogs stop and wonder what the heck is going on here??? Hilarious to watch on the web cam. I think their pricing is fair and reflects the amount of care the dogs get. I only wish they might consider doing ½ days at a reduced rate —
I’m going to be boarding him for the first time for 2 nights this week while I need to travel — it’ll be interesting to see how he reacts.

I have two close friends that have trusted their pups here for years so I was extremely surprised at the experience I had after taking in Katie and Bug for temperament tests.
We received only one behavior analysis for two dogs and it had Bug’s name on it. When I told the lady at check out that I was surprised at her poor behavior, she asked which dog was Bug (I pointed to the small brown bulldog) and she said that no, the other dog was the one who didn’t get along well (that would be the large white mutt with black eyes, Katie).
So yeah, not that impressed.
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My husband and I adopted our first dog in April, yay! But due to our schedules we need to put him in daycare 2 – 3 days per week, boo! Since our pup is so awesome we needed a daycare to match. After lots of research and review reading I decided on Pet’s Playhouse. I have not been let down. Our pup loves it there and is visible excited when we put his yellow Pet’s tag on his collar. They have multiple web cams and I can sneak a peek any time I want. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgable. I would definitely recommend bringing your dog to them.

Pets Playhouse is amazing. We take our pup, Frank, to Pets Playhouse 1 – 2 times a week for daycare so that he can have some play time while we’re at work all day. All of the employees love him and you can tell they really care about the dogs. Frank loves them too. We recently did the Canine Good Citizen class with Shawn. It was awesome. Frank is deaf, so it’s a bit of a challenge to get his attention and let him know when he does something wrong. Shawn was really patient with us and gave us a ton of techniques to help Frank be better behaved at home and around other dogs. Frank no longer pulls on walks, he sits when we ask him, and he jumps on people much less than he used to. I highly recommend Pets playhouse, both for daycare and for the Good Citizen class.

Pets Playhouse is awesome! My experience with them has been very positive. My dog, Flicka, always comes home exhausted, which I appreciate! She returns relatively clean and reacts positively anytime I mention ‘the Playhouse.’ The facility is spacious and they have cameras so you can check in online whenever is convenient. The prices are fair, especially the packages. Get the packages!
They do a good job of screening the dogs and Flicka always finds dogs to play with.
We have also used their boarding and grooming and have pleased with both!
I highly recommend Pet’s Playhouse!

This place is great! We take our dog here for daycare, training, and boarding. He doesn’t require grooming, but we’ve used them to bath our dog too. Everyone is so nice and clearly loves the pets that come to visit. They offer daycare packages and have several webcams throughout the facility. You can watch your pets play and sleep online from anywhere. Can’t say enough good things about this place!

We take our pup here whenever we travel. The owner is always around, keeping an eye on things, and that makes me feel good about the level of care.
My dog is always anxious to get in the front door, whenever we go, which makes me think he has good experiences there.
The web cams are an added bonus. My kids love being able to check on our pet while we are away. Prices are reasonable, and I’d highly recommend Pets Playhouse to my friends. Check them out!

They were able to make our skiddish dog calm and enjoy her day there. We really appreciate that they took the time to help her get accustomed to the facility and people. So happy to have a great place to take my dogs when we are out of town or just some fun for the day.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. I moved here about a year ago, not knowing anyone, and no one to recommend a good doggie daycare. I needed a place to board my buddy, and I checked them out. Immediately I knew Pets Playhouse was the best place I’ve taking my very senior dog to in years. The staff is professional and kind, they have very clean and spacious facility. And the best part, NO CRATES! My dog rally hates crates, and here dogs can roam free safely (under a very watchful eye). And the staff knows my dog so well (he is 17 and likes to sleep on beds, and people), they hook him up in the VIP room, no questions asked, to make sure he has a comfortable stay.
I’ve been to other places, and feel terrible about leaving my dog there. They smell, you hear dogs howling, and staff is short with you. But I have never second guessed my decision to bring him here. Plus they have great hours and rates. I sometimes work long hours, but I have no problem doing drop off/​pick up with their hours. There are tons of doggie daycare facilities in Decatur, but I’d be hard pressed to find a better place to trust in the care of my dog. It’s been the best find for me since moving here, and will be sad knowing how rare a gem this really is when I have to move again.

Absolutely amazing! My little man loves this place. We’ve been going here since July on a frequent basis and they know my dog and me by name. Always make us feel welcome and Mick is always excited to get there and exhausted when I pick him up. Insanely happy with this find!

I have been boarding my pup, Ginger, here for the last 3 years and can honestly say I love them. First off… they are crate free. Their outdoor area is large and clean. Their indoor rooms are big and, as funny as this might sound, inviting for dogs. :) I also love the fact that Richard (owner) and many of the people that work here remember Ginger every time she comes for a visit.
Bonus…they have webcams inside and outside so you can check in and see how much fun your pup is having. :)
Besides boarding… they also offer daycare, grooming and have a store (food, treats, toys, beds, etc.).
Note…like they on Facebook and check to see when they have coupons. They are always put some sort of deal out there.

I have been taking my dogs, Bamboozle and Houdini here for awhile. They love going, and I love the fact that I don’t have to worry about them while they are there. Richard and his staff really care about the animals, and are so accommodating. Highly recommend them.

For DOG sake, Please take a moment to read, research, ruminate, and RUN!
Chew on this… the webcams are great. They fire employees on the spot that hit/​kick dogs. They have tons of coupons to try and get your business away from the other reputable long term providers.
The owner works all the time and is found sitting in the easy chair in front of the tv waiting to greet you, while the employees hide in the back from his moody and irrational verbal snaps and quips. Not to mention he used to be a slick selling ‘antiques’ wheeler dealer and it shows when it comes time to check out and pay the bill. Yes, not the cheap up front pricing but the layered on charges you had no idea about.
Back to the tone of the place. One employee ‘merchandises’ the canned dog food on a 90 degrees angle/​display and another changes it to 45 degrees format 15 minutes later. Why? B/​c they have to stay looking busy. GO PLAY WITH MY DOG! That is why I pay you!
The front desk knows not what the back of the house is doing. The notes in the computer system are incomplete and the pricing database is too. the notes reflect if something bad happens.
No, my dog doesn;t like water. Why was he picked up and put into a pool and then sent home wet with the yarn that he followed another dog in the pool?
You wouldnt send your kid to daycare that used coupons nor would you go back if your kid was wet at pickup and they said he went into the pool on his own when you know otherwise.
Let truth prevail and let your loved one come home alive, unlike the experience someone recently had here… dont they do investigative shows on things like this?
Good for you to investigate. Read ALL the reviews and note that I fully support new ventures and this place had one too many chances — but the systems, explanations, heirarchy, and vibe at the end of the day (and at the END of many many visits and stays over 6 months) just doesn’t add up.
They ought to have a grading/​ranking system like the food inspectors so as to rank a place for meeting stringent criteria and not just by the profit on the books of the accountant owner and his non-​bedside manner toward pets (they run from him), pet owners, and the people that work there.

We have been to all of the local Dog Party establishments and when it comes to a place that we go first. Its Pets Playhouse for sure.
We were one of the first customers when the owner of a furniture store decided to turn this into a dog boarding place. Richard the owner is a very cool guy and was very hospitable to our dog Penny.
Their rates are cheaper then all the nearby places and they have webcams setup all over the facility.
Im really happy with this place and Penny really loves her visits to summer camp. If youre looking for a new place to try check them out, they also do full dog grooming.

So we got this dog, right? And the wife and I both work 8 – 12 hour shifts some days, so the dog has to go somewhere while we’re busy gadding about trying to keep from starving to death.
Anyway, Pets Playhouse has the best hours of any of the dog-​sitting joints around Decatur (and there are seriously a half-​dozen within a five mile radius, it’s crazy!) so we picked them based entirely on that. Turns out, it was a pretty good decision. The owner is an awesome guy, the employees knew our dog on sight after two days, and the atmosphere is pretty mellow.
I think the only problem is that our dog would rather be there than at home now…