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No rating yet✓ Google-verified
Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Training ProgramsLive Webcam AccessPuppy Programs
Dog Tales Day Camp and Boarding
Daycare & BoardingTraining ProgramsLive Webcam AccessPuppy ProgramsDog WalkerVeterinarianPet SitterCage-Free / Open PlayPickup & Drop-off
- Services
- Daycare & Boarding, Training Programs, Live Webcam Access
- Reviews
- 54
What recent reviews say
Staff treat dogs like family members, send daily photos from hikes and playtime, and intentionally keep group sizes small. Dogs consistently arrive eager and leave exhausted and happy.
Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.
Praised for
- dogs eager to return
- attentive staff with genuine care
- daily photo updates
- outdoor activities and hiking
- small group sizes and personalized attention
dogs-happy-to-returnattentive-stafffriendly-staffspacious-play-areasresponsive-communication
Best for: owners seeking attentive boarding where staff know their dog by name
Strengths
- small groups and personalized attention
- daily photo updates from activities
- wooded setting with hiking trails
- staff proactively seeks veterinary care when needed
Worth knowing
- Staff named Samantha, Mary, and Sam mentioned in reviews
- Intentionally limits number of dogs boarded at once
- Daily photos sent to owners during stays
- Conducts health checks and verifies vaccines before stay
- Wooded grounds with walking trails and large play areas
What reviews say by service
- Daycare & Boarding
- Dogs consistently eager to arrive and content to leave; staff provide detailed daily updates and outdoor activities
- Cage-Free / Open Play
- Small group sizes and large play areas allow dogs plenty of space and interaction
How it compares
- Rated 5 against a 4.73 average across the 111 daycare & boarding businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Rank Star rating 95
Review volume 76
Review recency 84
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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Contact
- Phone
- +1919-691-7613
- Website
- https://dogtalesnc.com/
- Address
- 1204 Patterson Rd, Durham, NC 27704
Last verified 2026-08-20
From their website
Services listed
Dog day careDog boardingPlaytime and group sessionsHiking and outdoor adventuresMedication administrationMeal service
Credentials claimed:Licensed and insured
As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.
Common questions
- Do you send updates while my dog is boarding?
- Yes. Staff send daily photos of dogs during activities, hikes, and playtime.
- What health requirements do you have?
- The business verifies vaccines and conducts health checks before boarding begins.
- What activities do dogs do during their stay?
- Dogs go on hikes, have group playtime, and use walking trails on the wooded grounds.
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