Dog Day Afternoon

My sweet Molly loves it here. She gets really excited right when she walks in the door. All the staff are friendly and trustworthy.

I could not be any happier with the care my dog gets when he is boarded at Dog Day Afternoon. The entire staff is wonderful — they greet you and your dog with genuine smiles when you come and (at least pretend) they remember your dog no matter how long it’s been. The place is clean, the doggie web cams are great, I LOVE that they don’t sleep in kennels, they send picture updates and also write detailed «report cards». You can tell everyone there takes pride in their jobs and cares about each dog like it’s their own. Boarding shouldn’t be stressful for you or your dog, I wouldn’t take my dog anywhere else! Five stars for sure!

My lil Jerry loves it. He doesn’t have any separation anxiety when I drop him off. The next time will be a chore though. Because his daddy and I will b going on a cruise. When Jerry comes home he does not make a mess anywhere. He is happy. They play all day and their feeding times are the same as what we do at home. The staff are so friendly and nice. Just wish it wasn’t so far from me. But hey. If my lil boy likes it. Then it is worth it. Thanks guys. Keep up the great work. I say again love this place. We were gone for 5 days n the Jerry was just fine. He just needs his morning nap after he eats breakfast or he is a cranky old man. Thank u again DOGDAY AFTERNOON. my Jerry is always happy here

I dropped off my yellow lab for a couple of hours. When I picked him up and got home I was horrified to find his left inner thigh all red — bruised and a cut! I tried to call them right away but they were already closed. The following day I called again and told them about the issue. The said they are not aware of the issue. I asked them to review their video recording but I was told that it does nothing actually is recorded but just for live surveillance viewing. To make the story short, something/​someone happened to my dog and I’m sure he must’ve screamed due to pain and nobody noticed it??? I will never go back there again.

I was very pleased with this groomer!
I called around mid-​day on a Saturday and managed to get an appointment for 9 a.m. that very next Sunday morning. They sent me an email with a questionnaire and information on how to create an account. It was very professional and easy to use. They asked a lot about your pet, its preferences, and medical history. They also allowed me to upload a picture of Ipso! My only issue with the online portion of their services involved uploading the vet records. They don’t have a specific spot to upload the records to, so when you put them on the site, they just sit in a random spot. It took some searching on my cell phone and a lot of pointing to get the check-​in ladies to see where I had uploaded the information. It’s probably just easier to bring hard-​copies into the office with you. Otherwise, the staff was very nice.
I appreciate that they actually required proof of vet records before taking the pets in to be groomed. I have gone to many grooming places before that say it’s required on their website, and then don’t actually bother verifying.
I also really appreciated the quick turnaround time offered by Dog Day Afternoon. My dog doesn’t like to sit in a crate for an extended amount of time. So he often has a less than stellar experience at the groomers. However, Dog Day had him checked-​in, bathed, groomed, and out the door by 11 a.m. on the dot! He looked very happy (and very adorable) when I picked him up. He normally looks very stressed after grooming, and I didn’t see any of that when I picked him up.
The groomer also came to speak with me before taking Ipso back for his haircut. She asked about my style preference, what he’d done previously, and got a feel for what I wanted. It was a convenient little consultation, and I appreciated it. They also will offer you various packages to choose from that come in at different price points. I ended up paying extra for an oatmeal bath and a couple other things, but none of those were required. It wasn’t the cheapest grooming ever, but it wasn’t crazy either.
Overall, I was really pleased with the location (right off of Orange Ave, close to downtown), the staff, and the grooming service. I highly recommend you try it out.

I was a huge fan of the Sanford location before it closed. I was going on vacation so I thought would give this location a try. My Boston, Rooney had a great week. I watched everyday and he was always playing. When I got him home he slept all day. Job well done!

I like this place. I was referred here and as a customer of Rangers, I was skeptical to change. But one weekend Rangers was booked solid so I gave this place a shot. I got a tour and it seemed okay but what I loved was the size of the rooms for each dog. I think my pup got a 75 sqft area and of course I brought her blanket and toys. The price was actually higher than Rangers but we tried it. They called me the next day to tell me Patsy was fitting in wonderfully so I was relieved. Upon picking her up she seemed happy and they gave me a progress report including who she played with and some of her characteristics. So I highly recommend… Just wish their prices were a little more reasonable.

Sophie did very well here! The staff was very caring and gave her lots of TLC and communicated often with us, plus the video cams were so helpful. Our bichon is normally with family or friends but Dog Day Afternoon made her feel at home. Many thanks! Sophie and «parents» for a great 10 day stay

We loved our experience at Dog Day Afternoon. Sugar spent an overnight there while we went to a water park with the family. The staff was wonderful. They took us for a tour and answered all of our questions before having Sugar meet the other dogs. Sugar loved interacting with the other dogs. We loved the webcams so we could keep an eye on her. Sugar had a wonderful time and we will definitely come back when we are in the area again.

We’ve taken our two dogs to stay for a week at a time on several occasions. Based upon our observations of their hesitation to leave with us to come home, we’d say they enjoyed it. The all day playtime & socialization is what our dogs get the most benefit from. I would say if money is your main concern do not board your pets here, but our pets are our children so we want them to stay where they are safe and happy and get to have some fun! I do LOVE that the playtime cameras are an included feature and that there’s an app! I don’t use it much but it gives me a sense of comfort to know that I can check in to see how things are going. I do wish that the resolution is a little more clear and the fluidity not so choppy.
The only negative experience I’ve had was coming back from Christmas there was a miscommunication between staff as to when they were opening so we ended up being told that they would be open two hours earlier than they were actually going to be open. We had just gotten off of a red eye, all I wanted was to get the dogs and go home but we had to wait until the manager got there so they could cash us out. That situation aside, they’ve always taken care of our pets very well.
Overall I trust these people with our pets care.

I absolutely love this place! I staring using Dog Day Afternoon in Orlando in Februart when my new puppy was ready to start going to doggie daycare. Well… he gets SOOO excited whenever he goes there. We send him twice a week and the girls working there are amazing with the dogs. Very friendly, great service, clean and super friendly to all pets! This is Dunkin’s (our dog) favorite place when he’s not with is family.

I’m so thankful that one of my friends suggested Dog Day when I tweeted to find some suggestions for a doggie daycare in Orlando. The staff is so friendly. They remember my dog every time I call to make a reservation. My dog always leaves with a smile on her face, so they must be treating her right while she’s there.
They always remember that my dog requires a 3am walk, and they always reserve a larger «condo» for her because sometimes she doesn’t wait long enough for her 3am walk.
During the holidays, they offer a wrapped gift and/​or turkey dinner for your pet (if you pay for it).
I won’t be taking my dog anywhere else!

We just used Dog Day Afternoon to board our dog while we visited Disney over the holiday. We live in Maryland and have used some places near us to board in the past. In comparison I was very pleased with Dog Day Afternoon. They were accommodating to our need to pick up at a time they usually didn’t allow, they were attentive to our dog’s specific needs and the staff was friendly and seemed to really enjoy dealing with dogs. They gave us a very nice synopsis of what happened with him during his stay and what they did to accommodate his needs and make him feel comfortable. I can tell you from past experience that all of those things are rare. We have tried bigger and smaller boarding facilities and walk away with no information or sometimes feeling like we were told only what we wanted to hear. I would highly recommend Dog Day afternoon to anyone looking to board.

I love this doggy daycare service! Their Sanford location was convenient to a previous job, and now their downtown location is perfect for my new job downtown. The staff is so friendly and it’s easy to tell that they love your dog as much as you do. My only recommendation is that you call at least a day ahead now to reserve a daycare spot for your doggy. They’ve gotten much busier lately, so it never hurts to plan ahead. I brought my dog in one afternoon without calling ahead, and they were close to full capacity, but they still let her play for the day, which was great!

I would love to be able to write a review, however, the three times I’ve called them in the past 6 months I was put on hold for a significant amount of time. When someone finally picked up I was asked if I could be called back-​which NEVER happened. This is a huge turn-​off for a potential new customer. First three impressions have left me frustrated and will most likely not try again.

My review is based solely on the grooming. We take 2 of our pups there every couple of months or when they are shedding to the point where I am tired of vacuuming the tumbleweeds! Ha! We usually book the appointments by phone and schedule for a Sunday. Dropoff is between 9 – 11 AM and they give us a call when they are ready for pickup. They usually keep them the whole day which is great for me because it gives me time to run errands and do housework. The only con is if you need a set time for them to be ready. If that is the case, I would make sure to let the reservationists and groomer know, They do a great job with the grooming. Both of our girls are corgi mixes and have thick coats. They offer the shedless option which helps get a lot of the undercoat out. Great option if your pup sheds a ton and you don’t want to shave them down. For both of our girls to get fully groomed, it costs less than $ 80 before tip, and yes, please tip your groomer! Great value! We’re hooked and our pups enjoy their visits here.

Dog Day Afternoon is home away from home for our furchild, Rocky! We are in love with our dog and extremely protective over him, and we fully trust Kate and her staff.
Rocky is always cared for, fed and well exercised! He is excited to arrive, and has made some great friends.
They have webcams so you can check in on your pup, no matter where you are in the world! I love that. The fact that they are so transparent shows that there is no funny business going on. One of the most important questions I asked was whether or not there is someone there 24 hours a day. They assured me that there is, so that means if your dog has an emergency at night, you will know.
We usually call for updates, and they will give us a full report of how Rocky eats, how he has been playing, sleeping, etc… And, they offer delicious treats for your dog.
I would definitely recommend this place for a happy dog!

This is the place to board your dog. ⁴⁄₅ stars because it does cost a bit more than some other places, but you get what you pay for. They really instill a sense of confidence that the dogs are well cared for. My dog literally freaks out with excitement when he realizes he’s going there.

Great place to board your best friend. I was looking for a place that was cage-​free and also provided plenty of attention for the dogs. This place seems to have everything you could ask for. The staff is friendly and they call if there are any issues.
Cons: –there is a webcam you can use to watch your dog in the playroom but I have tried using it on several computers so far with no luck.
–recently my dog came bag with fleas and ticks after a stay.

Dog Day Afternoon was the answer to my doggie prayers! We needed to find a reliable, clean, friendly place to board our dog and thankfully, we found it in DDA. The staff, comprised of all women (yay), could not have been nicer and more welcoming. The setup is great and the fact that someone stays on location at all times is just what we needed to hear.
Other benefits include reasonable pricing, good downtown location, grooming and day care options, tons of free play for the dogs, and peace of mind for the owners.

YAY! Doggie Day Afternoon rocks!
I recently checked this place out thanks to MC’s referral. She wrote such a great review and I was ready to find somewhere I could take my baby girl for some fun during my busy days.
When you call to set up your first visit, grooming or day care, they make sure that your pet is up to date with all of their shots by calling your vet to confirm. That’s amazing. You always hear of these places asking for papers and such but then to actually follow through and prove they actually research is such a positive feeling. This way you know every other dog there is undergoing the same process to ensure all puppies well being.
I took Haley in for a grooming and you are taken back to a room for paperwork and you are offered a walk through as well. The groomer comes in and chats about your pups personality, likes/​dislikes and your desires for the trim. She really cares and is super nice with the pups. When I picked Haley up she was fresh and ready to go and didn’t seem stressed at all. That is a great sign. I also got a walk through of the rest of the facilities for when I return to drop her off for day care of overnight.
They break the dog areas into small and large dogs. They have an indoor play area and outdoor as well. There is always an employee with them to monitor their behavior and happiness. They also have doggie apartments for each pup to sleep in their own area at night. You can bring their favorite toys etc. Everything seems super clean and well taken care of.
What is really cool and you should take them up on if you are interested is thast your pups first day of dog care is free! How cool is that?
Everyone working there has seemed to work there forever cause they love it! That is always a great sign of a good business.
There are cameras in every play area and there are TVs in the main area for all to see. When your doggie is introduced you can watch it on screen, super great touch!
When I picked Haley up she was in such a good mood which is a huge sign that she had a positive time. And to my surprise today, I received an email showing me some photos of my pup they took on her first day… talk about caring about your clients =) Happy Haley (and Colleen) indeed!
HUGE POINTS!
Highly suggest!!!

I recently began volunteering with a local rescue group and decided to bring my current foster here — she had spent most of her life neglected outside and had matted, dirty fur and dozens of ticks.
I called around, desperate to find a groomer to remove the ticks and bath her for an affordable price. I called Dog Day Afternoon and found out they do a tick removal and bath (which includes nail trim and ear cleaning) all for $ 35.00.
After removing 13 ticks on my own, I couldn’t stomach it anymore.
The groomer removed over 30 ticks from my foster and left her coat shiny and tangle free! Based on this experience, I had to bump up the star — I’m so grateful they did an amazing job with a dog who really needed it!