Dog day care center · Raleigh, NC
Pup's Day Out
★★★★½ 4.6 from 96 Google reviews · #39 of 63 in Raleigh by score
DaycareTrainingBoardingGroomingDedicated facility
9.2DogDnB Score
What Pup's Day Out 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.
9 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 18 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be up to date with shots. Shots include, Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella.”www.pupsdayoutplaycare.com/formsandrequirements
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed or neutered after six months of age.”www.pupsdayoutplaycare.com/formsandrequirements
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“All dogs must pass an initial temperament assessment prior to any daycare or boarding. ... Temperament test is FREE of charge .”www.pupsdayoutplaycare.com/formsandrequirements
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We will need records to be either brought in when you arrive for the temperament assessment, faxed to 984-200-9532 or emailed to info@pupsdayoutplaycare.com”www.pupsdayoutplaycare.com/formsandrequirements
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
“NO NAPS. Pup's Day Out has a no nap policy. Your dog(s) will never be crated or kenneled and we only use the boarding rooms in the case of dog(s) needing a calm down period.”www.pupsdayoutplaycare.com/daycare
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“We pride ourselves on being different and offering your dog a personalized style of daycare and will separate dogs based on size and temperament into one of our great play areas.”www.pupsdayoutplaycare.com/daycare
Time out of the kennelAll day in daycare plus one-on-one time before bed and in the morning
Their words
“When dogs board at Pup's Day Out they play all day in daycare and then receive one on one time with the staff before bed and again in the morning.”www.pupsdayoutplaycare.com/boarding
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered at no charge
Their words
“We will never charge you for additional one on one attention. We will be offering fetch to those dogs who prefer that type of play at no additional cost.”www.pupsdayoutplaycare.com/daycare
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
FeedingOwner's food preferred
Their words
“Food is expected to be provided when boarding. We have food here that will be provided at an additional charge of $5.00 per day if food is not brought.”www.pupsdayoutplaycare.com/formsandrequirements
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
friendly staff ×15trustworthy ×4aggressive ×3nail trim ×2dog grooming ×2dog park ×2socialization ×2safe environment ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
85% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 9% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.