Dog day care center · Philadelphia, PA
Wag Watch
★★★★½ 4.7 from 68 Google reviews · #13 of 29 in Philadelphia by score
DaycareDedicated facility
9.4DogDnB Score
What Wag Watch 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.
10 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-09. 17 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Your dog must be current on three vaccines in order to attend Wag Watch (including an initial meet and greet): Rabies DAPP (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus) OR DHLPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus). Bordetella”www.wagwatchusa.com/faq
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired from 9 months
Their words
“we happily accept dogs of all ages at Wag Watch - please note all dogs over 9 months of age must be spayed or neutered.”www.wagwatchusa.com/faq
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“We will email you with instructions how to schedule a free 15-minute meet and greet - once the meet-and-greet is complete, you're good to schedule services!”www.wagwatchusa.com/faq
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We do need proof of vaccination for rabies, bordetella, and DAPP.”www.wagwatchusa.com/faq
Operations
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“How long are your staff onsite? The first person arrives at 6:30am or 6:45am depending on the day of the week, and the last person leaves at 10pm, 365 days per year.”www.wagwatchusa.com/faq
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“STAFF TRAINING All staff complete rigorous program, including 20 observation hours & first aid certification.”www.wagwatchusa.com/dog-daycare
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 accessYard — mentioned in 3 reviews
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Owners can log in on our camera network and watch their pup frolic during the day”www.wagwatchusa.com/dog-daycare
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“DAILY REPORT CARDS Each time you send your dog to us, we'll create a report card that reviews their day, including their overall temperament, the name of their handler, their doggy best friend, the room where they spent the most time, as well as photos of your dog in action!”www.wagwatchusa.com/dog-daycare
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“Can you administer medication to my dog? Yes, provided your dog will let our staff do so! We have many dogs who receive medication at least daily in their food, a pill pocket, etc. We can also apply topical medicine.”www.wagwatchusa.com/faq
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“How do I book? Directly through our portal Choose “Overnight Boarding | All Inclusive” Select your check-in and check-out days and times”www.wagwatchusa.com/boarding
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
big space ×5exhausted dogs ×4live feed ×4safe environment ×4outdoor play ×3loving handlers ×2live cam ×2easy scheduling ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
91% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 7% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible restroomGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.