Dog day care center · Philadelphia, PA
The Groove Hound
★★★★½ 4.7 from 30 Google reviews · #13 of 29 in Philadelphia by score
DaycareDedicated facility
9.4DogDnB Score
What The Groove Hound 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.
6 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-09. 21 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Your pet must be at least 16 weeks of age and up to date with Rabies, DHLPP, Bordetella vaccinations. We require re-ups on Bordetella every 6 months, even though the vaccination can be given once yearly.”www.thegroovehound.com/the-playground/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“All dogs 6 months of age and oder must be spayed or neutered.”www.thegroovehound.com/the-playground/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Before your pup's first day at The Playground they'll have to pass a quick behavior evaluation during a meet & greet.”www.thegroovehound.com/playground-policies/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“All dogs attending daycare at our facility must show valid proof of current DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies vaccinations. If you are unable to provide that proof we reserve to right to refuse service and care of your pet.”www.thegroovehound.com/playground-policies/
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
HousingCrate free
Their words
“Our playground is indoor and outdoor crate-free space, with huge outdoor space for running and playing.”www.thegroovehound.com/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“Our playground is indoor and outdoor crate-free space, with huge outdoor space for running and playing.”www.thegroovehound.com/
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 bookingNot published on their website
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
dog grooming ×7friendly staff ×5walk ×3
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
90% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 7% gave 1–2 stars.