Doggie VIP

Doggie VIP is a cage-free dog boarding and dog daycare facility in Miami, FL, located at 1756 North Bayshore Dr. Ste #123, 33132. It also handles grooming, dog walking, and cat sitting, and stays open seven days a week. Reservations are made by phone at 305-748-3208.

Services and amenities

• Cage-free and traditional dog boarding, with beds provided for overnight guests
• Dog daycare with indoor play space
• Grooming
• Dog walking and cat sitting
• Webcam access for owners who want to check in

What makes it different

Cage-free housing is the center of the setup, so dogs spend their day in shared indoor play space rather than in runs. Every new dog gets a free four-hour behavior assessment first, which gives staff a read on how that dog handles a group before anything else is booked. Daycare days mix group play with rest, which suits dogs that get restless at home alone. The facility also keeps isolated, outside-vented areas for dogs showing signs of illness, so a coughing guest is not sharing air with the rest of the group.

Practical details

Toys and bowls are provided, and boarding dogs get a bed. Owners are encouraged to send their dog's regular food to avoid stomach upset from a sudden switch; dry food is available on site for $5 per day. Staff can administer medication and manage special diets, which matters for older dogs or dogs on a prescription routine. Proof of vaccination is required before a stay. Booking runs through the phone rather than an online portal, so owners looking at dog boarding in Miami should call ahead, especially around holidays when space fills first.