{"id":8,"date":"2018-12-11T21:16:58","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T21:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/birmingham-homewood\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2025-10-15T11:21:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T16:21:14","slug":"overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/alabama-birmingham-homewood\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>DIScOVER THE DOGTOPIA DIFFERENCE<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">We provide the highest quality open-play dog daycare and boarding in the Birmingham area. Dogs thrive in a structured environment where they can socialize with like-minded friends, learn new things, stay active and have fun. \u00a0That\u2019s why Dogtopia of Homewood offers so much more than just a place to leave your dog when you can\u2019t be with them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">We offer an environment dedicated to enriching your dog\u2019s life, a place where your dog feels safe and loved by our certified Canine Coaches while enjoying the freedom to play and make friends in our supervised, open-play dog daycare. Our unique training program ensures our certified Canine Coaches are skilled in maintaining safe play and rewarding good conduct, while gently discouraging bad behavior.<\/p>\n<p>Our services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/alabama-birmingham-homewood\/dog-daycare\/\">Dog daycare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/alabama-birmingham-homewood\/dog-boarding\/\">Overnight and long-term boarding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/alabama-birmingham-homewood\/dog-spa\/\">Spa services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/alabama-birmingham-homewood\/webcams\">Webcam access<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY<\/h2>\n<p>We have carefully designed our immaculate 7,000 square foot dog daycare and boarding facility and time-tested operating practices using scientific research and the best available technology.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our unique enrollment model builds the tight-knit pack needed for a safe and educational open-play environment.<\/li>\n<li>Rubberized playroom floors are designed to promote long-term joint and paw health.<\/li>\n<li>Pre-enrollment evaluation process ensures all new dogs are well suited to open-play.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced UV-filtered HVAC systems keep fresh, cool air constantly circulating in our playrooms.<\/li>\n<li>Rigorous daily cleaning regimes sanitize our playrooms using safe, pet-friendly cleaning products.<\/li>\n<li>Canine Coaches must complete extensive training on dog body language and behavior, designed by a canine behaviorist on staff at our support office.<\/li>\n<li>Three large playrooms where dogs are separated by size and play temperament so your dog can play with like-minded pups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>live webcams<\/h2>\n<p>We are committed to transparency. Every playroom at Dogtopia is equipped with a live webcam (available on our website or our user-friendly app) where you can watch your pup enjoying its most exciting day ever!\u00a0 Cameras are on at all times during open-play (excluding naptime from 12 \u2013 2 PM).<\/p>\n<h2>CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN HOMEWOOD<\/h2>\n<p>Our facility is located in the heart of downtown Homewood, near the intersection of 18th\u00a0Street and 28th\u00a0Avenue, in the redeveloped building formerly occupied by Jim &amp; Jim\u2019s Body Shop. Look for our bright orange awning and sign! We are situated across the street from The Dance Foundation and between our neighbors Cahaba Cycles, Domestique Coffee and Total Respiratory. Behind us on 18th\u00a0Street are Ed\u2019s Pet World and Little Professor Bookshop, and across 18th\u00a0Street is the Valley Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>Located just 3 minutes from US Highway 31 and US Highway 280, we are an easy stop for commuters heading to Downtown Birmingham.<\/p>\n<p>We happily serve pet parents from nearby Mountain Brook (including Crestline, Cherokee Bend, Brookwood Forest, and Crestline Park), Vestavia, and Hoover. We are a quick drive from Birmingham neighborhoods such as Five Points South, Redmont Park, Highland Park, Forest Park, Lakeview, Crestwood, and Avondale.<\/p>\n<h2>CONTACT US<\/h2>\n<p>At Dogtopia of Homewood, we recognize that each dog and pet parent is unique. That is why we take the time find the daycare, boarding and spa package that will best meet your dog\u2019s needs, as well as your own. If you have any questions about our services, please feel free to call us at 205-440-3888 or fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/alabama-birmingham-homewood\/contact\/\">our contact form<\/a>\u00a0if you have any questions about any of our services. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to help!<\/p>\n<div class=\"captioned-slideshow-wrap\" data-uk-grid><div class=\"image-slideshow-column\"><div class=\"image-slideshow\" data-uk-slideshow=\"ratio: 3:2\"><ul class=\"uk-slideshow-items\"><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-prod.dogtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/371\/2022\/08\/Dogtopia_Lobby-Welcome-Wall-690x489.jpg\" data-uk-cover ><div class=\"slide-copy-holder\"><p>Welcome Wall<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-prod.dogtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2018\/12\/Overview_Pet-Parent-Drop-Off-690x495.jpg\" alt=\"Owner dropping-off a dog at Dogtopia of Homewood reception desk.\" data-uk-cover ><div class=\"slide-copy-holder\"><p>Pet Parent Drop Off<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-prod.dogtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2018\/12\/Overview-Dogtopia_Brag-Wall-Tour-Stop-690x484.jpg\" alt=\"Certificates and dog pictures hanging on the wall at Dogtopia of Homewood.\" data-uk-cover ><div class=\"slide-copy-holder\"><p>Brag Wall<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-prod.dogtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2018\/12\/Overview-Dogtopia_Welcome-690x502.jpg\" alt=\"Owner and a dog standing in the lobby at Dogtopia of Homewood.\" data-uk-cover ><div class=\"slide-copy-holder\"><p>Reception\/Lobby<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"slideshow-status-control-bar\"><div class=\"slideshow-current-slide-status\"><span class=\"js-text-content\">1\/4<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slide-controls-wrap\"><a href=\"#\" data-uk-slideshow-item=\"previous\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"far fa-angle-left\"><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#\" data-uk-slideshow-item=\"next\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"far fa-angle-right\"><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption-column\"><div class=\"slideshow-caption-holder\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DIScOVER THE DOGTOPIA DIFFERENCE We provide the highest quality open-play dog daycare and boarding in the Birmingham area. 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