Dog day care center · Orlando, FL
Dog Day Afternoon
★★★★★ 4.9 from 262 Google reviews · #2 of 60 in Orlando by score
DaycareTrainingBoardingGroomingDedicated facility
9.8DogDnB Score
What Dog Day Afternoon 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.
14 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 13 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not required: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“We require dogs to be current on Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella . We also accept protective titer results for Rabies and DHPP . We do not currently require the Canine Influenza or Leptospirosis vaccines .”dogdayafternoon.net/faq/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot required
Their words
“Do you accept dogs who aren't spayed or neutered? Yes! Unspayed and unneutered dogs are welcome. Depending on the individual dog, they may also be eligible for Group Play or Personalized Play on a case-by-case basis.”dogdayafternoon.net/faq/
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Operations
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Is someone at the facility overnight? Yes! Our facility is staffed overnight. Our overnight team cleans the facility and checks on our boarding guests periodically throughout the night.”dogdayafternoon.net/faq/
Staff-to-dog ratio1:14 staff to dogs
Their words
“Group Play: Maximum of 14 dogs per staff member, with an average of approximately 11:1 Personalized Play: Maximum of 4 dogs per staff member Private Care: 1:1 individual attention”dogdayafternoon.net/faq/
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelStructured rotation
Their words
“Do you offer all-day group play? The short answer is no, we don't have all-day play at Dog Day Afternoon. More play isn't always better!”dogdayafternoon.net/faq/
Groups separated byPersonality and play style
Their words
“Safe, supervised playgroups matched by personality and play style.”dogdayafternoon.net/
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Private Play One-on-one human attention, toys and cuddles. No other dogs included in the playtime.”dogdayafternoon.net/
HousingCrate free
Their words
“Do you use crates at your facility? Our boarding accommodations are crate-free unless you specifically request a crate for your dog's nap or bedtime routine.”dogdayafternoon.net/faq/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“We have indoor and outdoor play yards, so we are able to have inside play any time it's too hot or cold to safely be outside.”dogdayafternoon.net/faq/
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Is your facility climate controlled? Yes! Our facility is climate controlled with both air conditioning and heat to keep our guests comfortable throughout the year.”dogdayafternoon.net/faq/
Live cameras for ownersNo client-viewable cameras
Their words
“Do you have live webcams? We do not offer public live webcams. For the privacy and safety of our staff and the dogs in our care, we don't livestream our facility.”dogdayafternoon.net/faq/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Customer quote on their site
“My 2 service dogs were very well taken care of and looked so happy in the daily report card pictures that were sent to me by the staff.”dogdayafternoon.net/
ToursNo tours
Their words
“Can I come and tour the facility? For the safety and comfort of the dogs in our care, as well as our staff , we do not offer tours through the dog-care areas of our facility.”dogdayafternoon.net/faq/
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
“For non-emergency illnesses or injuries , we will contact you promptly to discuss what we’re seeing and the next steps. Whenever possible, we will work with your dog’s regular veterinarian and can transport them there for care if needed.”dogdayafternoon.net/faq/
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationYes, including injections
Their words
“Our team can administer many common medications, including pills, ointments, eye or ear drops, supplements, and more . We may also be able to accommodate insulin-dependent dogs on a case-by-case basis . A $5 fee per injection applies.”dogdayafternoon.net/faq/
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-08. 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
photo report cards ×14daily pictures ×11webcams ×6photo updates ×6loved dogs ×6group play test ×2private boarding ×2intake process ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
94% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 3% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.