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GoDog Durham

Updated 2026-07-20 · 1,089 reviewed · 117 listed · Scored from 385 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(385) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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GoDog Durham
Services
Daycare & Boarding, Grooming Services, Training Programs
Reviews
385

What recent reviews say

Most owners report their dogs arrive eager and leave content after a full day of supervised play and rest. Staff send daily pictures, recognize returning pets by name, and create an environment where dogs settle in quickly. One recent experience raised concerns about oversight during a first daycare visit: a large dog was mounted repeatedly by larger dogs without staff intervention, and the owner's concerns were dismissed rather than investigated.

The business operates multiple locations across the Carolinas and Tennessee. Daycare, boarding, training, and grooming services are all mentioned positively in reviews. Certifications in positive-reinforcement training are stated on the website. The wide 86% five-star rating reflects consistent satisfaction, though the single detailed one-star review points to a specific gap in supervision and conflict resolution that prospective owners should evaluate directly when visiting.

Praised for
  • dogs excited to return
  • staff attentive and friendly
  • daily photo updates
  • dogs relax and play actively
  • clean facility
Watch-outs
  • inadequate supervision during group play
  • poor response to stress signals
  • staff dismissive of owner concerns
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Best for: Owners seeking daycare or boarding with daily updates and staff who know their dog's personality and needs.
Think twice if: Dogs new to group settings or sensitive to play intensity; supervision practices and group matching during peak times warrant direct conversation with staff.

Strengths

  • Dogs consistently excited to return
  • Daily photo updates during boarding
  • Staff recognize individual pets and their needs
  • Clean, organized facilities

Worth knowing

  • Staff send daily pictures during boarding stays
  • Staff recognize returning dogs and owners by name
  • Certified positive-reinforcement training offered on-site
  • Multiple dogs may be supervised by a single staff member during peak times
  • Mounting during play reported as uninterrupted in one instance

What reviews say by service

Daycare & Boarding
Dogs settle quickly, play actively, and return content; staff manage groups but may have gaps during peak hours.
Grooming Services
Bathing and nail trim services mentioned briefly in positive context but limited detail in reviews.
Training Programs
Certified positive-reinforcement training claimed; staff noted as gentle and informative with newly socialized dogs.
Live Webcam Access
Live camera access available; one owner monitored and identified supervision concerns in real time.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.74 average across the 88 daycare & boarding businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 74
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
330
4
23
3
7
2
2
1
23

Contact

Address
4350 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707

Last verified 2026-07-20

Opening hours

Monday
07:00-19:00
Tuesday
07:00-19:00
Wednesday
07:00-19:00
Thursday
07:00-19:00
Friday
07:00-19:00
Saturday
10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00
Sunday
10:00-12:00, 16:00-18:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
DaycareBoardingTrainingBathingNail trimBrush outs

Credentials claimed:Certified positive-reinforcement training

Operating:since 2018

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

Do you send updates while my dog is boarding?
Yes, staff send daily pictures during boarding stays so owners can see their dogs relaxing and playing.
Are larger and smaller dogs separated during play?
The business places dogs together for group play, but the reviews do not detail how grouping decisions are made or whether size/play intensity matching is practiced.

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Last updated 2026-07-20