The Doggie Playhouse

The Doggie Playhouse is a dog daycare and boarding facility in Newark, DE, offering supervised indoor play by day and overnight stays. Dogs are sorted into playgroups by size and temperament, so a small or quiet dog is not turned loose with the rowdiest players in the room.

Services and amenities

The place covers both ends of a busy owner's week. Someone who needs a few hours of coverage on a workday and someone who needs a week of boarding end up in the same building.

• Dog daycare with supervised playgroups sorted by size and temperament
• Overnight boarding with comfortable bedding provided
• Grooming, including nail trimming
• Dog walking
• Medication administration and special diets

What makes it different

The building is climate controlled and the play space is indoors, which matters during a humid Delaware summer or a cold January. Soothing music runs throughout the facility. Each dog gets an XL crate for the midday rest period, a nap and walk break that runs from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Clean drinking water and treats are unlimited, and staff supervise the playgroups rather than leaving dogs to sort things out themselves.

Practical details

Hours are 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, and 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM on Sunday. Booking is handled by phone at 302.456.3647. Current vaccination records are required before a dog attends.

Published rates run from $25 to $55, with overnight boarding listed at $55 per night. The facility sits at 18 Shea Way, Ste. 114, Newark, DE 19713, and thedoggieplayhouse.com has further detail.