Dog day care center · Philadelphia, PA
The Dog Alley
★★★★★ 5.0 from 65 Google reviews · #1 of 29 in Philadelphia by score
DaycareDedicated facility
9.8DogDnB Score
What The Dog Alley 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.
4 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-09. 23 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must have updated vaccinations for Rabies, Bordetella, and Distemper/Parvo (DHPP) Without these records, your pup will not be allowed to attend daycare.”www.thedogalley.com/faq
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“we typically will reach out via email to schedule a free trial day for your pup ... A free trial day is considered a full day (7 am-7 pm)”www.thedogalley.com/faq
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Our staff members have to review vaccination records BEFORE a new dog can be admitted to our daycare. We have to verify that they have received all required and necessary vaccinations, and we have to approve those files on our end.”www.thedogalley.com/faq
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 modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Gingr is the platform we use to provide clients with a convenient customer portal that creates a seamless online experience. In Gingr, clients can self-register and request their reservations, book other services, as well as purchase package credits, and pay deposits and invoices with ease.”www.thedogalley.com/faq
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-09. 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
french bulldogs ×5rescue dog ×4puppy care ×4dog baths ×2special treatment for dogs ×2treating dogs as family ×2anxious dogs ×2comfortable dogs ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
100% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 0% gave 1–2 stars.