How long will it take to hear back?

Usually a couple of business days. Response times depend on the facility's own schedule, so if you're on a tight timeline, it's a good idea to also call around directly.

Does it cost anything to send an enquiry?

No. Sending your details through this form is free. Any conversation about pricing, trial days, or enrollment happens directly with the day care or boarding provider once they contact you.

What should I include so the reply is actually useful?

Your dog's age, breed, and temperament around other dogs, whether they've done a day care assessment before, your vaccination status, the type of care you need (daily day care vs occasional boarding), your part of town, and your ideal start date.

What if my dog hasn't done a temperament assessment or trial day yet?

That's normal and expected. Just mention it in your message. Most facilities will walk you through their own assessment process before your dog joins regular care.

Check availability at a Durham dog day care center

Fill in the form with a bit about your dog and your schedule, and we'll pass your details along to a Durham day care or boarding provider that looks like a good fit and has availability. Someone from that facility will get back to you directly to talk through options, pricing, and next steps like a meet-and-greet or trial day.

Most day cares in Durham run some kind of assessment before a dog joins the regular group, so it helps to mention if your dog has done one before, is up to date on vaccines, and how they do around other dogs. Also useful: your dog's age and breed, whether you need daily drop-in care or occasional boarding, your general neighborhood or preferred part of town, and roughly when you'd like to start.

Because day care spots and boarding dates can fill up, especially around holidays, the more notice you can give, the more options you'll have. If your timing is flexible, say so. If you're up against a specific date, mention that too so it can be factored in.

Once you submit, expect to hear back within a couple of business days. If your request is time-sensitive, it's worth calling facilities directly as well while you wait.

FAQ

How long will it take to hear back?: Usually a couple of business days. Response times depend on the facility's own schedule, so if you're on a tight timeline, it's a good idea to also call around directly.
Does it cost anything to send an enquiry?: No. Sending your details through this form is free. Any conversation about pricing, trial days, or enrollment happens directly with the day care or boarding provider once they contact you.
What should I include so the reply is actually useful?: Your dog's age, breed, and temperament around other dogs, whether they've done a day care assessment before, your vaccination status, the type of care you need (daily day care vs occasional boarding), your part of town, and your ideal start date.
What if my dog hasn't done a temperament assessment or trial day yet?: That's normal and expected. Just mention it in your message. Most facilities will walk you through their own assessment process before your dog joins regular care.

Enquiries submitted through our forms may be passed to partner providers who can do the work, and we may receive a referral fee. Our rankings and scores are based on our published method only, independent of any referral fees.