The Pooch Patio

I have tried more day cares throughout the metroplex than I care to admit "shopping around" for the best day care and boarding facility for Winston. I even drove 15 miles in the opposite direction of my work to one based upon recommendations I received from avid day-care goers at the dog park and after being poorly treated by the immature staff and smelling the facility upon entry, I refused to leave my dog there for the day. I fortunately found out about The Pooch Patio on Citysearch and decided to give it a try. Not only was I incredibly impressed by cleanliness and overall adorable character of the business itself, but was offered a Puppucino while I filled out my paperwork, and given a full facility tour at drop-off. The staff was so professional and personable and I knew immediately that Winston had found his new home away from home. I have now been going to The Pooch Patio for over a month now, the staff all knows me by name, and provides me a report card and home-made treat bag for Winston at pick-up! I see such a huge difference in the quality of care for their client's vs. the other facilities I frequented. Winston and I give The Pooch Patio our vote for being as they advertise "the ulti-mutt place" for you and your dog.

Pros: Grooming is fabulous, Love being able to buy food there on my way home!
Cons: Winston now sits at the door waiting to go play day on the weekends! (is that a bad thing?)

I am a flight attendant and have moved with my "daughter" Gracie 7 times in the last 2 years. Needless to say, I have become an expert at finding her that home away from home when she can't be with me due to my travel schedule. I arrived in Dallas, located 6 facilities for me to tour and The Pooch Patio was the fourth facility I saw. I walked in without calling ahead, was greeted by an extremely professional and courteous staff (the owner was even onsite), was given a facility tour without an appointment and they answered all of my questions without hesitation. I have since left Gracie in their care weekly and wouldn't want to go anywhere else. The facility is constantly getting upgrades, is so meticulously clean and I can't say enough nice things about the staff! I trust Gracie in their care without question! Two paws up for me (and four for Gracie)!!

Pros: 3 different play areas for the pups and webcams!

The pooch patio is a place you can be worry free about leaving your dog. After a day of play your dog will return home without all of that extra energy. The Pooch Patio has installed a webcam so that you are able to check on your dog at any time. I wouldn't leave my lab anywhere else.

Pros: There is a webcam.

Dogs have needs too. Thats what I kept reminding myself as I searched for the perfect doggie daycare for my precious puppy, Patches. After researching the internet, asking around, and checking out different daycares, I found the ideal place. Shocked by how filthy many of the doggie daycares were in this city, it didnt take long for me to make my decision. The Pooch Patio on Fairmount would be Patches new home away from home. It was clean, and that sealed the deal.
While taking your dog to daycare is not a cheap venture, its certainly worth every penny if you find the right one. At The Pooch Patio, your dog is cared for by a team of dog lovers in a friendly and safe environment. As you walk through the door, you and your dog are immediately greeted by cheerful, smiling faces. Depending on your dogs size, they will spend the day in the small or large daycare, constantly supervised and entertained. They can romp, roll, and run until theyre pooped from all the fun!
The Pooch Patio is no ordinary doggie daycare. In addition to daycare, they offer self and full service grooming, overnight boarding, a bark boutique filled with specialty dog products, and a full service coffee, beer, and wine bar. The K-9 friendly outdoor patios provide you and your dog with a place to hang out with friends of the talking and barking kind. Its also the perfect place to celebrate your dogs special occasion with one of the many party packages offered. Birthdays, bark mitzvahs, and pet adoptions too, your festivities are sure to be memorable ones.
Never settle when it comes to your dogs safety and happiness, and never settle when it comes to your own peace of mind. Your dog is like your child, and he or she deserves to be treated like royalty. The Pooch Patio will never disappoint you, and your dog is guaranteed a wail tagging good time. Check out the website for more info. Its the ultimate dog bar in Dallas, paws down.

--Lauren Golman

Pros: very clean, extremely courteous and professional staff
Cons: wish it took up 5 acres!

This place is THE BEST! I just moved here from New Jersey where nothing is pet-friendly. I needed a day care facility and shopped around but what I found here was just amazing--great staff, great facility AND i can have a beer here! Great all-in-1 location for Duke and I!

Pros: All-in-1 place
Cons: wish it was bigger. Heard they are franchising though...