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Pup's Day Out

Updated 2026-08-20 · 2,523 reviewed · 136 listed · Scored from 96 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(96) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Pup's Day Out
Services
Daycare & Boarding, Grooming Services, Live Webcam Access
Reviews
96

What recent reviews say

Most families report their dogs arrive excited and leave happily tired, with staff greeting them by name and responding quickly to concerns. Grooming prices draw praise, and the clean, friendly atmosphere keeps regulars returning, though a few note limited hours and one older complaint about injury and parasites.

Praised for
  • staff know dogs by name and care personally
  • dogs eager to return and happy while there
  • clean, inviting facility
  • responsive communication
  • reasonable prices for grooming services
Watch-outs
  • limited early or weekend hours
  • safety incident and flea reported
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Best for: Working pet owners seeking reliable daycare where dogs return visibly happy and staff know them by name.
Think twice if: You need very early morning (before 7:30 a.m.) or weekend drop-off; one historical complaint mentions injury and parasites.

Strengths

  • staff build personal relationships with dogs
  • dogs consistently excited to arrive
  • competitively priced grooming and baths
  • clean facility

Worth knowing

  • Staff greet dogs by name at drop-off
  • Respond promptly to emails and calls
  • Dogs groomed and bathed on-site
  • Some staff have watched individual dogs grow up over years

What reviews say by service

Daycare & Boarding
Dogs consistently excited to arrive; staff responsive and attentive to individual dogs and their needs.
Grooming Services
Nail trims and teeth cleaning praised for quality and value; dogs come out looking good.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.73 average across the 111 daycare & boarding businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 63% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 75
Review volume 86
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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6

Contact

Address
2412 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-08-20

Opening hours

Monday
08:00-18:00
Tuesday
08:00-18:00
Wednesday
08:00-18:00
Thursday
08:00-18:00
Friday
08:00-18:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

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

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Common questions

Do staff remember individual dogs?
Yes. Staff greet dogs by name at drop-off and build long-term relationships. Some have watched the same dogs grow up over years.
What grooming services are offered?
The business states they offer grooming, baths, nail trims, and teeth cleaning.
What are the hours?
The business publishes hours for all seven days; check their Google listing or website for exact times. A reviewer noted they do not currently open before 7:30 a.m. or operate on weekends.

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Last updated 2026-08-20