Dog day care center · Nashville, TN
The Dog Spot
★★★★½ 4.3 from 459 Google reviews · #47 of 49 in Nashville by score
DaycareBoardingGroomingPet sittingDedicated facility
8.6DogDnB Score
What The Dog Spot publishes
We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.
12 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-07. 15 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“We require all guests to be up to date on their Distemper, Rabies, and Bordetella vaccines. While the Rabies and Distemper vaccines are yearly, we require the Bordetella vaccine every six months.”thedogspot.com/dog-boarding/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Does my dog have to be spayed or neutered? All dogs over 6 months old must be spayed or neutered.”thedogspot.com/faqs/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“For your dog to become a member at The Dog Spot, you must first fill out a New Membership Application and then set-up a time to bring in your best friend for an interview and temperament test.”thedogspot.com/requirements/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Documentation of vaccinations and spay or neuter certificates are required at this time.”thedogspot.com/requirements/
Operations
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Our indoor play areas offer the opportunity for friendly dogs to socialize and exercise all throughout the day.”thedogspot.com/dog-daycare/
Groups separated byTemperament and personality
Their words
“Although we separate dogs by temperament and personality, each play area has its own supervisor trained in canine behavior to help insure there are no turf wars.”thedogspot.com/dog-daycare/
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingSuite
Their words
“Our overnight boarding includes exactly what you would expect from a hotel: a private room, a clean comfy bed, daily maid service and meals twice a day.”thedogspot.com/dog-boarding/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“The dog spot has indoor and outdoor play areas, but in the case of inclement weather we’re often unable to use the outdoor areas.”thedogspot.com/faqs/
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“All areas are heated and air conditioned, and fresh water is always available.”thedogspot.com/faqs/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Don’t forget we have webcams so you can keep an eye on your pup at any time.”thedogspot.com/faqs/
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“You are welcome to visit and tour the dog spot at any time, with or without notice!”thedogspot.com/faqs/
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNo raw diets
Their words
“We accept many different types of food, but have chosen not to accept raw meat because of the human health concern of handling raw meat.”thedogspot.com/faqs/
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-07. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.
What reviewers mention
grooming ×62nail trimming ×8dog wash ×7convenient hours ×5self wash ×4dog haircut ×3welcoming atmosphere ×3goldendoodle grooming ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
76% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 16% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.