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The Dog House
1101 W Quincy Ave, Englewood, CO 80110, United States
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K
Review №1

When we picked up our dog we called 30 minutes in advance to tell them we were ready to pick up our dog. When we got there his bed was covered in feces and it was also all over his back and in his hair. They didn’t give him any of his treats or the bath we paid for. Will never take my dog back here again, the workers are very rude and don’t know how to run a business. Take your dog anywhere else but here it is horrible!

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Review №2

Please take your dog somewhere else!! I took my mix breed in today and boy was that a mistake!! I feel l Ike a horrible pet parent! The owner didn’t wear a mask and encouraged others to not wear one!! Then he proceeded to tell me the cages were under construction when I asked to see the kennels. Super shady. Horrible guy as an owner. I’ll definitely not be back!!

Ky
Review №3

I’m not sure what happened at The Dog House, but their quality of daycare has gone down significantly over the past few months.I have been taking my dog there for 2 years, and my pup has been loved on and played with. There were always a dozen or more dogs at day care for mine to play with. Earlier this year the whole staff changed. Most of them were younger and loved my dog. But since this summer, the staff continued to change and the number of dogs attending daycare decreased significantly.The dog cams aren’t on any more so I can’t check in on what’s going on throughout the day.Over the past 2 weeks, there has been no one working except the owner. When I dropped my dog off and when I picked him up, no one is in day care and the dogs are alone. The owner is in his house and comes to let the dog in or go home. I worry about them being unsupervised.I know the owner is hard to work with - as they can’t keep a groomer on staff, and as of late the staff hasn’t stayed on for very long at all.Very disappointed in the changes and have taken my dog elsewhere.

Ja
Review №4

Best of Dogs Life Day Care 🙂❤️

Sa
Review №5

Oliver has been going to The Dog House for three years now, since he was a baby. He loves it there and really burns energy. The staff know him (and his temperamental ways) and do everything they can to work with him and me. They send me pictures of him on occasion while he is enjoying himself, and let me know when hes a had a good day, or a bad day. He can be a little finnicky around certain people, and they always share his progress when he finally makes a new human friend! I wouldnt take my dog anywhere else. Its his home away from home.

Sa
Review №6

I called the Dog House 2 months in advance when we were supposed to go out of town. My dog went in for a trial and they had an awesome girl working there and assisting me with getting Goose set up. Goose had her trial, and they said everything went great. There were 3 guys at the front desk and I asked, are we all set for the weekend Im out of town? They all said yes. I asked is there any other information I need to bring her for her? They said no. We called the day before we were supposed to leave to confirm everything since it had been about 2 and 1/2 weeks. They had nothing in their system that she was scheduled to come in and they didnt have any of her vet information that was scanned over AND physically brought into them. The guy said, well we have had alot of people quit and that is why there are these mistakes. This is your business and this is how you respond while Im anxiously trying to figure out if you can board my dog for the weekend, as it was our only option! Luckily, it worked out but when we went to pick her up...they lost all the paperwork that we brought in there when we dropped off! All our vet paperwork and Goose had all these weird rashes and bumps on her back legs!! It completely broke my hear to see her like that. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS DISORGANIZED PLACE!!!!

Co
Review №7

I brought my dog there one time to give it a try for daycare, and she came home with terrible rashes on her underbelly. This place is not well kept. The owner is disrespectful and rude, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TAKE YOUR DOG ELSEWHERE!

SJ
Review №8

This is the best doggie day care.

Ma
Review №9

Bruno has been coming here for a few months now, hes always excited to come and tired when he leaves. Cant recommend them enough!

De
Review №10

The Dog House is top notch. Ive tried others but came back to Jeff and his amazing staff. Its clear these folks love dogs and know how to take care of them (and their parents!) The dogs can choose to be inside or outside and there are separate areas for small dogs and larger dogs. I trust the staff here with my little guy and he comes home tired and happy! Worth every penny!

Sa
Review №11

The Dog House has been a wonderful experience for our 3 yr old Doberman. It is clean and well staffed. Everyone is friendly and makes me feel like they really enjoy watching my dog. The video cams are an added plus. So glad we found the Dog House. They really rule!

Ch
Review №12

My pup Kai loves the Dog House and their staff. They all know him by name and he gets so excited when we pull down their driveway! Everyone there is very kind, compassionate and accommodating. I am thrilled I can rely on the Dog House and trust them completely.

Pa
Review №13

This is my go-to place for doggy daycare and boarding. The staff is great. I feel confident in the way my dog is taken care of, and he seems to really like it there. They have several webcams set up if you get curious about how your pooch is doing while they are at the Dog House.

Ca
Review №14

I take my (very high energy) dog here for doggy daycare while we are at work and he loves it! He is always super excited to go and comes back tired from playing all day. I really like that they have an indoor and outdoor area that the dogs are able to freely access, especially since my dog loves to be outside. I previously took my dog to a different daycare before this one, it was mainly inside playrooms, and he just didnt seem to have as much fun and definitely didnt come back as tired. The outdoor area is a good size, large enough for the dogs to be able to run around and play. I also absolutely love that they have a few (great picture quality) webcams throughout the place so that you are able to check in on your dog throughout the day. The staff has been friendly and always knows my dogs name when I come to drop him off and pick him up (which in my opinion, shows that they really care and enjoy being around the dogs). I would definitely recommend this place!

Je
Review №15

This is the only day care/boarding facility we will take our dog to!Rather than being cooped up in a kennel all day, the dogs are free to roam the fantastic yards, swim in the pools and interact with the other dogs.While some other companies offer the same atmosphere, this is by far the best value for the friendly staff, cleanliness and amenities.We love The Dog House! Keep up the great work!

Ra
Review №16

The staff is awesome here! They accommodate last minute requests, enjoy their work, and are always accommodating and friendly when dropping off/picking up our dog! They are priced well and provide excellent care. My dog comes home to tired from a day of fun that we enjoy relaxing with him! :)

Je
Review №17

Good environment and plenty of people on the job. This place draws the right people in, good energies and well taken care of dogs. All of the staff and o wobp was our first part shows everyone love. It is safe and a playful place to be for your loving pets. I suggest this doggy daycare I love it.

An
Review №18

This place is phenomenal! The staff is great and they give you a tour. On the tour they showed us where our pup would stay and it has heated floors. The prices are competitive and they have underground tunnels and pools for your pup. A lot better than other kennels we have tried for weekend stays.

Co
Review №19

We love the Dog House! Out of all the places we have taken our golden retriever, she is the most tired coming home from the Dog House and the most excited when we drive her there.We also love the cameras because they are very high quality and have great clarity - perfect for checking in!

Ka
Review №20

My dog loves this place!!! He gets soooo excited and whines the entire drive. I love that they have cameras so you can log in and see them play. I also love that when you board them you can drop them off early so they can play all day before they are kenneled for the night. At home Izzy puts himself to bed when we get home from daycare so Im sure he does the same when he is boarded. Its nice to not have to worry and know he is playing and having fun.

Ke
Review №21

My pup loved this place. He was bitten while in their care. I was frustrated at the cost to repair his face(376). When I came to pick him up they lost the paperwork on his medications, and the E-collar the vet gave him! As much as they claimed to love my dog, they sure didn’t manage his care well

As
Review №22

So my little fur baby Blue started going to the dog house last friday for Day Care can i say i went to drop him off today and he was so eager to get off the car. The first day we took him he was a little nervous and scared but when i went to pick him up he did not want to leave i had to drag him out of there. He was so happy to get to play and run around since we live in an apartment in Denver he doesnt get to do that. He loves going to the dog house its his favorite place & if he loves it then I love it.

Su
Review №23

This is the only daycare facility that I recommend to my friends. My dog loves it there and gets very excited at the prospect of spending the day there. She has a great time there and comes home exhausted. I really appreciate that they also groom and trim nails because that is always a very difficult job.

D
Review №24

We have used them 4 times in the past year and have had satisfactory results with exception to the last couple of times. We had the heat wave here in June this year and my dog suffered for days after we brought him home with burnt feet. His hips were also very sore to the point where he struggled to get up from a laying position. Normally our 1 1/2 year old dog has tons of energy but was in pretty rough shape. I called them after I discovered this and they said that the cement and rocks in the yard were hot. Well yea! It was 100 degrees for a few days in a row!!!I didnt want to use them again and tried to send my dog to another place for the holiday weekend but they were booked so I ended up at the Dog House again, and they said they would keep him mostly indoors so I agreed.This time I noticed a new Man at the front desk (Could be a new owner) acted bothered and very rude. I questioned the bill after my dog was there for 5 nights because there were some extra charges that I was not informed of, but I understood. After paying up he turned away from me and started talking to his staff and I said thank you 3 times to him since he ignored me and he would not even make eye contact with me. Really? just for asking a question about my bill....In parting I will say good luck to you in the future because you will need it with that arrogant unkind attitude that doesnt have enough sense to bring dogs in out of the heat that can cause injury.

Na
Review №25

I take my dog here for daycare every once in a while, and am very happy with the Dog House! I love that she gets to run and play all day long and doesnt have to take turns to go into the yard. She comes home completely exhausted every time I take her. Also I like that you can check in on your pup on the webcams. Would definitely recommend!

Au
Review №26

We recently started taking our dog here and we are pleasantly surprised. He comes home just exhausted and happy. The facility always has plenty of workers to keep an eye on the dogs. Watching my dog on the web cams is fun, too, to see him enjoying himself so much.

Is
Review №27

I was so unsure about bringing my dog to a doggy day care, because she is so high energy, and demands constant attention! I call her my special needs dog! She was thrilled to see me when I picked her up, but she wasnt neurotic! Plus, she seemed happy to be going back the next time! Thanks friends at The Dog House!

Ha
Review №28

I’ve taken my dog to daycare and it is ok...he has a lot of fun, especially in the little swimming pool. I only take him on nice days because in the winter, the inside area is not big enough for all of the dogs and does not keep them warm. They are understaffed so there aren’t enough people watching the dogs, which leads to being unable to prevent dog fights. He’s been bitten in the face once here, which I didn’t receive a call about and only found out when I picked him up. I would NEVER ever board my dog here, though. The back kennel area is unsafe for dogs and they are left alone locked up for 12 hours. I know this because I worked here for about a year while in school. The few extra dollars to go somewhere else is definitely worth it. I used to know the staff so I felt comfortable leaving my dog in their care, but everyone I knew and trusted is now gone because the horrible owner has driven them out. Don’t support this man’s business, he’s never cared about your dogs, only your money.

Mi
Review №29

The business owner Jeff calls his employees transient and holds no responsibility for neither poor record keeping, poor communication, poor booking or even appropriate vaccine records for dogs @ his facility. We were notified just days before a vacation that our dog was not welcome, after their GM told us she was so looking forward to seeing our dog. Please think twice before leaving your loved fur babies with a irresponsible facility.

Ky
Review №30

Great Place! Super friendly and clean. The online cameras are nice to have when I leave my dog for a couple days. There always seems to be someone with the dogs throughout the day.

Di
Review №31

This place is wonderful. The staff is great with dogs and I know my little dog is safe. She LOVES going there.Diane K.

Ja
Review №32

Horrible experience seemed welcoming until I found out my dog was being fed raw pork. I immediately disputed my membership the owner is extremely rude about things never again.

Ni
Review №33

Best daycare ever!!! Freya loves it there! We drive all the way from Stapleton to bring her here because they take such good care of her. We have tried other daycares and this one is the best!! She gets excited when we start to get close.

Sh
Review №34

Ive been brining my dog to The Dog House since she was a puppy (after she had all her shots). I interviewed several doggy daycares before I came to The Dog House. I needed a place that was close to where I live and affordable. The Dog House met those requirements. What I noticed when I interviewed The Dog House is how calm the dogs were compared to the other places. Its because they dont separate the dogs by size. There is no fence between the dogs, so it takes the stress off the dogs wondering who is on the other side of the fence. What I like best is the dogs, (large and small) get to choose where they want to spend their time--either inside, on the picnic table, in the pool, out in the sun, or in a private place to sleep. I couldnt be happier with the care my dog receives. She is loved and cared for which is obvious because when I drop her off she cant wait to get inside.

Ca
Review №35

Took my dog there and she came home with a bloody paw. Didn’t even know. Called them to figure out what happened they said it must have been when I picked her up and took her out. She has a puncture wound on her paw. There was so much blood most of it was dry. I understand things happen when they play but they didnt clean it up or say anything.her paw was punctured on a piece of a fence that sticks up through the patio in the play yard.

Au
Review №36

This is the best kennel in the Englewood area the owner is a great guy and truly cares about your animals

He
Review №37

The Dog House is truly awesome! Great staff, great customer service, and most of all our dog loves going there! I highly recommend The Dog House!

Ga
Review №38

My friends dog was bit here , to where it was a deep puncture that pussed . They didnt even bother to call him , waited till he came to get dog to say anything, then said dog prob didnt need vet , when wound started pussing and they were told they offered 20% off if he used their vet ..as a business they should have done so much more ...like call him , and let him know , take care if the vet ect

Pa
Review №39

Ive been taking my dog there for years, love them.

Pe
Review №40

I took my dog there for her trial 5 hours and came back to get her and she was completely filthy and smelled like garbage. Now I have to clean her with no break on the daily daycare cost. If I absolutely hated my dog I still wouldnt take her there for daycare or boarding. I wouldnt take my worst enemys dog there and sure as hell wouldnt pay 32 dollars a night to board. Completely ridiculous.

An
Review №41

I saw my dog being sprayed as a punishment. I am very very angry and will not be bringing him back. I recommend you do not bring your dog here. He was skittish and now shows a fear of water he did not have before.

Da
Review №42

This place is great. So much play time and our dog comes home happy every time!

Er
Review №43

Great staff. Always helpful and my dog loves going there!

Re
Review №44

My name is Rebecca Martinez, and first I would like to apologize that it has had to come to this. I worked at The Dog House in Englewood for 2 years, I started there fresh out of high school and worked my way up to general manager. I was general manager for a year. Understand that this was the best job I’ve ever had, it lead me to pursue my passion and make a career out of caring for animals. But this was also one of the worst jobs I’ve ever had. The owner Jeff Sizemore, as mentioned in other reviews, is a very crude and disrespectful man. But behind the curtain of customer/owner relationship, he is also very greedy and holds no care in his heart for the well being of your dogs. He said himself that in 2001 he saw the profit he could make and bought his business solely for the money. The reason that I am speaking up, is that over the course of my employment, and the reason that I left, I could count far too many health code violations, safety violations, and upfront breaking of the law. HIS CUSTOMERS HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW THIS. Almost never were they staffed 15 dogs to 1 person. Often 60 dogs were being watched by two or three people, which was one of the major causes of fights at The Dog House. The walls behind the white plastic that you see, are covered in mold, and Jeff Sizemore refused on two occasions to do anything about it. The kennel gates for their boarders are bent and broken, causing sharp metal edges that the dogs cut themselves on, one dog even got her head caught between the drain and the concrete brick above it. She was suffocating for who knows how long and the fire department had to be called in the morning to free here. Jeff Sizemore will tell you that the dogs are monitored 24/7, but from 7pm-6am the dogs are alone, unwatched, and unmonitored in the kennels. The concrete that the dogs walk on in the yard is laid on top of old wire fencing that pokes through and can cut your dogs feet. The fences surrounding the facility are not secure and on several occasions they have had dogs escape. More often than not the big dogs and little dogs are intermingled with little to no regard for the dog itself. And all of this, myself and previous general managers have lied to you about. Because we were told by Jeff Sizemore that it was Proper Business. It isn’t. Every employee at the Dog House applied because they love animals and they love to provide their care. The Staff Is Amazing. You will not find a more tight knit crew, nor people that care about every little thing that your pet does, as the Staff at the Dog House does. But when it comes to the safety of your pet, they can repeat the same thing over and over to Jeff Sizemore and he still will not change. I tried for months to improve the facility and to no avail. It pained me to leave the Dog House because of the dogs I fell in love with and the customers I developed life long relationships with, but I could no longer stand by such a corrupt business owner. Thank you.

te
Review №45

Even if The Dog House is out-of-the-way for you it is worth the extra effort to take your dog/dogs there. 🐶I cant say enough wonderful things about this facility and it’s staff! The staff is very welcoming, kind, and loving. Just go to their webcam and see all the love and attention they give the dogs, its wonderful. They pick up the dog poop right away, theyre constantly giving the dogs affection and they Genuinely Care about the dogs. Whenever I pick my dog up he is relatively clean (I mean he has been playing with dogs all day long, I dont expect him to be perfect). I have picked him up at some other doggy day-cares and hes been covered in mud and his butt has been covered in poo.The facility is clean, reasonably priced and I love how you can buy a package, which makes it Really Reasonable. Another bonus is they offer half-day prices and half-day packages. This is great because there are days when I only want leave my dog for a few hours and do not want to pay for a whole day.If you are considering a doggie daycare please go and look at this place (its actually out of the way for me). My alternate doggie day care is not bad and is much closer and more convenient for me but they do not have a webcam, have less space, no half day prices and offer no packages that make it much less. They also do not offer other services besides boarding. At The Dog House they offer many other services besides boarding and you can go to the webcam anytime and see your doggie. When I walk into the The Dog House I always have a good warm feeling. Therefore, unless there is a time emergency I feel that my dog is worth the extra effort to take them to The Dog House” and would suggest the same to you and your doggie.TerryCherry Hills /Vail

Le
Review №46

This is awesome my puppy loves him..

Sh
Review №47

Kind people Emily loves them.

AM
Review №48

Copper absolutely loves The Dog House!! Every time he goes there he is so tired from playing that he comes home just to sleep. We certainly recommend this place to anyone!

Je
Review №49

This HAD been a five-star review, but not so much now. We wont be going back here. I think the standard of animal care is adequate, but the way they treat their clients is horrible.We made a reservation for a holiday weekend. We made it over a month in advance. We were required to pay a $100 deposit. 11 days before we were supposed to drop our dog off we learned that plans were changing and we would be bringing him a couple of days later (making it a two-night stay instead of the original four). Well, we were informed that that was fine, but wed be losing the deposit. At no point were we told that the deposit was non-refundable -- not by the girl we made the reservation with, nor was there anything posted anywhere in their tiny lobby.When I questioned this, I was told, Oh, it went out in the monthly email. I didnt even know there was an email list, as wed never received a single one from them (I searched my spam folders, too... not there, either). I told her that we had never received an email and she admitted that not everyone was in the email system, but that it was a newer policy. Doesnt that make it even more important to get the word out to clients? Anyway, I told the girl that we would not be using the reservation, but that I would find someone that could so that our money would not go to waste.Two hours later I received a call telling me that the owner was making an exception and would allow us to use the deposit as a credit. I thought this was a great gesture and really appreciated the customer care. That was, until we went to use it. We booked a few weeks later for two nights. When we went to pick our dog up the girl gave my husband the total. He reminded her that there was a credit. She then looked at the screen, gave him a viciously dirty look, didnt say a single word and huffed into the back. She turned our dog loose in the lobby and shut the door in my husbands face. NOT COOL. We will not be back again, nor will we be recommending this establishment to anyone in the future.ORIGINAL REVIEW:We have a rambunctious mastiff that we needed to board for a few days. I was really apprehensive about leaving him at first, but once I saw him interacting with the motley crew of other dogs and the great way the staff handled him, I left feeling confident her was in good hands. When wet picked him up he was happy and tired from all the play. I watched him a few times on the kennel cams and he was having a great time! Yes, he came back smelling like a dog. If you dont want to wash your dog after hes been away, pay for the optional bath or find a kennel that keeps them caged all day. If you are more concerned about a safe and fun environment, then youll love this kennel!

ja
Review №50

Staff prioritizes your pup #1

Ja
Review №51

This girl high fived me but lied.

Ja
Review №52

BEWARE DOG OWNERS

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  • Address:1101 W Quincy Ave, Englewood, CO 80110, United States
  • Site:https://sites.google.com/view/thedoghouserules
  • Phone:+1 303-781-4577
Categories
  • Kennel
  • Dog day care center
  • Pet sitter
Working hours
  • Monday:6am–7pm
  • Tuesday:6am–7pm
  • Wednesday:6am–7pm
  • Thursday:6am–7pm
  • Friday:6am–7pm
  • Saturday:7am–7pm
  • Sunday:8am–6pm
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