Pet boarding service · Thonotosassa, FL
The Lodge
★★★★½ 4.4 from 508 Google reviews · #52 of 62 in Tampa by score
BoardingPet sittingDedicated facility
8.8DogDnB Score
What The Lodge 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 2026-09-08. 17 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccination Policies All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations for Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella and Canine Influenza (H3N2 & H3N8).”www.thelodgefordogs.com/documents-and-forms
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“You must provide The Lodge with an official Vaccination Certificate signed by your Veterinarian.”www.thelodgefordogs.com/documents-and-forms
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 kennel2 hours of group play daily (included)
Their words
“All rooms include 2 hours of group play. Additional play upgrades are also available.”www.thelodgefordogs.com/services/dog-boarding
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“group or individual play sessions in our dog friendly outside play parks”www.thelodgefordogs.com/about-us
HousingSuite
Their words
“Dog owners will find affordable luxury suites offering room-like accommodations. All suites have attached lanais with turf and concrete flooring giving your dog the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and sunshine throughout the day.”www.thelodgefordogs.com/services/dog-boarding
Outdoor accessPrivate patio
Their words
“All suites have attached lanais with turf and concrete flooring giving your dog the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and sunshine throughout the day.”www.thelodgefordogs.com/services/dog-boarding
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“The air conditioning and heating systems keep the room at a comfortable temperature at all times.”www.thelodgefordogs.com/services/dog-boarding
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Watch our webcams in your customer portal!”www.thelodgefordogs.com/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“If all this isn’t enough, have The Lodge send you a special e-mail picture of your dog enjoying one our many Lodge activities.”www.thelodgefordogs.com/about-us
ToursTours offered
Their words
“We encourage you to stop by for a tour or view our boarding suites/rates and see why The Lodge is truly “everything good for dogs”.”www.thelodgefordogs.com/about-us
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, 2026-09-08. 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
daycare ×60customer cameras ×29kennel ×15camera access ×10daily reports ×5doggy cam ×3dog pool ×3dog engagement ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
80% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 13% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.