When you drop your dog off at Dogtopia of Orlando - East, you’re treating them to a day filled with tail-wagging adventures! They’ll have a blast engaging in agility exercises and mind-stimulating brain games while they enjoy plenty of opportunities to socialize with their furry friend group. With the fun activities our expert team has planned for them, your pup will feel their best doggie self, which translates into a more confident, active, assured pup.
We offer full-day daycare and wellness plans that add a structure and routine to your dog’s lifestyle. After a few trips to daycare, they’ll start to anticipate their visits, which provide structure to their week and a sense of reliability that they can play, learn, and socialize with their furry friends, and that you’ll always return at the end of the day to take them home.
STATE-OF-THE-ART DOG PLAYROOMS IN ORANGE COUNTY, FL
We boast 4,680 sq. ft. of playroom space for pups to enjoy, split into three expertly designed rooms with your pup’s needs at the forefront. Each playroom is reserved for dogs of similar size and play style to keep each pup safe and comfortable while playing. Our smaller dogs enjoy the Toy Box playroom, where they can comfortably play and socialize with pups at eye level with no larger dogs towering over them. Our bigger breeds instead have a space of their own in our Gym playroom, where they can bond with similar daycare buds. We have our Romper playroom for the pups who fall somewhere in between, where they’ll thrive with furry friends who share similar playtime energy.
Since our daycare dogs spend their day in our indoor playrooms, we constructed them with their health and safety in mind. After all, our goal at Dogtopia of Orlando - East is to keep each dog safe, healthy, and happy while they have the Most Exciting Day Ever! Starting from the ground up, we used a compressed rubberized flooring that promotes the health of your dog’s joints and is much easier on their foot pads than typical flooring. Our walls reach from floor to ceiling and are soundproof; rather than chain-link fences or flimsy dividers used by our competitors, we keep our dogs separated. This helps protect against doggie airborne contagions while preventing overstimulation that could come with seeing or hearing dogs in other playrooms (that’s where our soundproofing comes in handy). We also have double-barrier doors to ensure controlled entries and exits from each playroom to hinder any pups who might be escape artists.
As for the things you can’t see, we’ve equipped our playrooms with individual HVAC systems, which keep all rooms fresh and cool at 70 degrees throughout the day, no matter how hot the Florida sun gets outside. That means pups happily and comfortably play in our playrooms even during those humid days when it’s too dangerous for them to play outdoors. Plus, our HVAC systems promote an odor-free facility by continuously circulating air.
cleaning protocols
Our playrooms are deep cleaned twice a day so that all surfaces are sanitized for our playing pups, and we perform routine detail cleaning to keep our playrooms sparkling. We only use dog-safe cleaning products, including a bio-enzymatic cleaner for spot cleaning, and we follow the cleaning protocols established by Dogtopia’s Veterinary Scientist and Environmental Biologist. That means pet parents can rest assured that we never use any hazardous chemicals to clean, as we prioritize your pup’s health and well-being in our care.
activities at doggie daycare in orlando NEAR UCF
From delicious bacon- and peanut butter-flavored bubble parties and frame-worthy themed photoshoots to Arts and Crafts days, tasty treat breaks, and much more, our team ensures that Dogtopia of Orlando - East is a boredom-free zone.
Daycare dogs remain active and engaged in exercises designed as fun activities throughout the day. With safe and secure play structures expertly placed around our playroom, pups explore fun ways to keep moving while our agility-focused exercises simultaneously strengthen their bodies and minds. Our team oversees the brain games that allow pups to flex their problem-solving muscles as they test their knowledge on doggie-designed puzzles. We also work on basic training using positive reinforcement, and dogs are praised for good behavior.
Wellness is important to us at Dogtopia of Orlando - East and is something we prioritize in the activities we offer. While pups who lounge at home average around 4,000 steps a day, we can proudly say dogs in our Dogtopia Squad average 30,000 in the eight to ten hours they spend at daycare. This means they are boosting their activity level, strengthening their cardio and muscle health, and maintaining a healthy weight—all components of great doggie health.
Socializing is one of the outstanding benefits of doggie daycare. Rather than an outdoor dog park where you may have a mixed bag of dogs of varying sizes and temperaments, our indoor playrooms can be your pup’s go-to hangout spot with furry friends that match their play style and mood. Interacting with other furry friends can help them feel more confident to engage in the activities our team has planned while forming bonds as they tap into their natural pack instinct.
Whether you are away for the day at work or school and don’t want to leave your dog alone at home or you simply want to incorporate more wellness-focused activities into their lifestyle to keep their mind and body active, Dogtopia of Orlando - East is a safe and fun place for your dog.
live webcams in each playroom
Being away from your furry friend, even if just for the day, can be challenging. That’s why we’ve equipped webcams in our playrooms, allowing you to check in on your playing pup. Get to see all the playtime fun live from our app and/or website; it’ll be the cutest part of your day!
daycare dogs supervised by highly trained staff
When pups are in our playrooms, they enjoy the attentive care of our skilled Canine Coaches, a dedicated team committed to ensuring your dog’s safety and happiness. The journey to becoming a Canine Coach is marked by a comprehensive four-part training curriculum crafted by a Registered Canine Behaviorist and given the stamp of approval from esteemed bodies like the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.
Our Canine Coaches are experts in decoding doggie behavior and interpreting body language, allowing them to create a positive and nurturing environment for your furry friend. They closely oversee playtime and are always on the lookout for opportunities to encourage socialization and positive interactions between dogs.
Since our coaches are by your pup’s side throughout the day and often multiple times a week, depending on your daycare routine, we can provide periodic report cards to pet parents. On them, you’ll find details on your pup’s behavior and social interactions. Our regular daycare attendees can receive more in-depth insight into some of the ways to replicate the behaviors learned at daycare at home.
a typical day at Dogtopia of Orlando - East
When your pup arrives at our facility, they’ll join our morning crowd in a clean playroom that’s well-equipped and ready to welcome them. Alongside their like-minded friends, they’ll enjoy all of the activities we have planned as they release their morning energy by running and playing. This is an ideal time for your furry family member to make friends and strengthen their bonds, and our Canine Coaches are there to encourage them along the way. By the end of the day, your dog will be happily played out and ready to catch some Zs—something we call the “Dogtopia Daze.”
does your pup need a spa day?
A trip to our doggie spa is a great addition to a fun day of play. Our team of spa experts makes any treatments we offer comfortable for pups, which takes the stress off pet parents with a dog who doesn’t enjoy at-home hygiene maintenance. From teeth brushing and ear cleaning to baths to nail trims, your pup will leave our full-service spa feeling like a million bones.
our commitment to safety
Dogtopia of Orlando - East’s Commitments to Safety include:
- A universal vow to treat your dog like a member of the family
- Effective in-store cleaning products with pet safety top of mind
- A passion for providing both pet parents and dogs the best possible service
- 8-10 hours of open play to encourage socialization and exercise
- A charitable cause that enables dogs to give back to humanity
- The health and safety of your dog through protocols curated by a Biologist, Canine Behaviorist and Veterinarian working together
As part of our commitment to the safety and well-being of our daycare dogs, we follow the guidelines Dogtopia has in place. First, it is important to note we accept all dog breeds. However, there are some parameters we follow, including:
- All dogs must be at least 12 weeks old
- Vaccinations must be up to date, including Bordetella, Rabies, and DHLPP/DHPP (also called “distemper/parvo”)
- Dogs seven months and older must be spayed or neutered
- Before arriving at daycare, your pup must be in good health and has been free of illness in the past 30 days
- Since daycare dogs are around other pups, food and toys, all pups must be non-aggressive or toy-protective
our meet & greet assessment
You might wonder what a Meet & Greet consists of at Dogtopia of Orlando - East and what it means for your pup. The process is simple but critical in ensuring a safe space for each canine guest at our doggie center. Dogtopia has established this assessment to determine if our off-leash, open-play space suits your dog. We’ll first show you around our space and answer any of your questions, as we want to ensure you feel comfortable just as much as your dog does.
As for the assessment component, our team of evaluators will check your dog’s vaccination records and health history to ensure our active environment is suitable for your pup and their well-being. Next, we’ll perform a nose-to-tail assessment and observe any responses to our team’s touch, which can provide future guidelines for interacting with your pup. Then, we’ll create a controlled mini-play space where we will bring in daycare dogs who match your pup’s size and temperament to see how well they interact. This is also our chance to see how comfortable they are in our home-style crates, where they’ll nap, eat lunch, or spend the night if you book an overnight boarding stay.
Once complete, our team lets the pet parent know how their pup did. If given the green light, they’ll be able to enjoy daycare immediately. However, if some areas need to be improved, dogs are always welcome to try again when they feel ready.
located at 3016 n alafaya trail in orlando, florida
Our team cannot wait to meet you and your furry family member! We warmly welcome pet parents from Orange County and the surrounding Orlando metro community, including UCF, Spring Harbor, Regency Park, The Preserve at Eastwood, The Enclave at Moss Park, Lake Pickett South, Creekside, Wedgefield, Vista Lakes, Lake Underhill, Chickasaw Oaks, Alafaya Palms, The Villages of Eastwood, The Reserve at Golden Isle, Hunter’s Creek, Randal Park, and more.
We are located on the northwest corner of Lokanotosa Trail and North Alafaya, behind the Walgreens drug store and across the street from the Fairwinds Credit Union. We’re on the way to attractions like Universal Studios Florida, Universal Orlando Resort, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Walt Disney World Resort, so you can enjoy your day knowing your pup is in the capable hands of our passionate, caring team. We’re also under a five-minute drive to the University of Central Florida; drop your dog off before your day of classes. With parking spots both in front of our facility and close to our doors, drop off and pick up is a breeze.
reach out to book your dog’s daycare
If you are ready to start your dog’s journey with us, call 407-848-3818 to speak to one of our team members, or use our online question form if you have questions about daycare or any of our other services.
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