Dogs In the City

I can’t say enough about Dogs in the City and the folks who work there. They care for my pup and communicate in a way that gives me complete trust and confidence. They have been honest and proactive about solving some of the issues my pup has presented with, which I have greatly appreciated. My dog loves going to Dogs in the City several times a week, and comes home tired and happy. I enjoy interacting with Lindsay and her awesome, genuinely caring staff members. If I had enough money, I would send them all on a cruise to somewhere tropical. I am so grateful for all they do!

Everyone here is so amazing & our dog loves playing here. She always comes home happy & the staff are always so wonderful with her!

We LOVE Dogs in the City! Lindsey and her team provide all the love and exercise needed to make our overly energetic doggy better at home. As a first time dog owner, Lindsey has helped me in so many ways as I have adjusted to having a young, overly playful pooch. They take the time needed to make me feel comfortable leaving our doggy in their hands.
I highly recommend Dogs in the City!

Since we moved to the East side I had to find a place for Puppy to hang out on occasion. The evaluation was short (probably because my dog gets along with just about anyone) and the prices are reasonable. I wish they had a webcam so I can check in on her. It’s not that I don’t trust them to take care of my baby, I just want to peek in on her to see her having a good time.

Or dog is so happy to spend the day at Dogs in the City. Once we cross the Broadway Bridge, he knows where he is headed and he starts whining and spinning around in the back of the wagon. He is normally very good on his leash but he practically drags me to the door of this doggy daycare because he just can’t wait to get inside.
Lindsey and Mary rock! They are so good to the dogs and they are the reason why our dog is so well mannered!!!

My experience with Dogs in the City has always been positive. We’re very protective of our dogs and have never had a bad feeling leaving them with the staff here.
The new owner, Lindsay is a real treat bringing some of her southern hospitality home to Portland. I cannot recommend Dogs in the City enough!

I’ve been taking my Italian Greyhound Banafsh to Dogs in the City for over a year now. He loves to go, and is frequently telling me (as we sit at the light within sight of the big neon marque) that he could get there faster if I’d just let him out of the car.
He always comes back happy, and the owner loves to tell me how his day went. Being a extremely energetic dog, he still needs some time at home to wind down but then he sleeps and is much lower key for the next day.
We choose dogs in the city because they have a good screening program. Banafsh has been terrified of the dog park ever since four pit bulls got in a fight, a black lab wouldn’t stop harassing him and a chow cornered him and wouldn’t let him leave. Unlike pet owners (who always see their dogs in a loving light, myself included) the ladies at Dogs in the City are able to see when there’s a problem and react to it.
We have recently begun to bring Chester, our 1 year old Iggy/​doxin mix to Dogs in the city and they are helping him learn to love daycare (and get over me leaving him). Its such a relief to have such good people to take care of my dogs while I’m working.

Our dog boxer dog Bella has been going to Dogs in the City for the past four years. When we got Bella, we never envisioned needing a place like Dogs in the City but we quickly learned that our office-​bound lifestyle was not a good fit for our boisterous Bella.
Before finding Dogs in the City, we had tried other daycare providers but we’re never satisfied. Problems ranged from grouchy customer service to aggressive, poorly-​screened dogs. In contrast, we’ve never had a single negative experience with Dogs in the City under its previous or current ownership.
It’s clear that Lindsay, the current owner of the business, cares about dogs and her customers. She has hired well and her staff is committed to providing dogs with a healthy and fun place to hang out.
Bella is noticeably much more relaxed for two whole days after spending just half a day at Dogs in the City. As a dog owner, this is a big deal as there’s plenty of truth in the maxim that «a good dog is a tired dog.»
If Bella could write this review, I’m sure that she would say «four paws up!» since she always comes home from Dogs in the City with her tail wagging.

I have two dogs, and although I am not quite on the level of «crazy dog lady,» I am borderline. I don’t think of my dogs as my kids, but they’re definitely a level above just plain animal.
So it’s with caution and trepidation that I leave them with strangers. However, the ladies over at Dogs in the City are wonderful. They do a temperament test on all dogs before they’re accepted, so you know that aggressive and potentially dangerous dogs with behavioral problems won’t be an issue – both my dogs are sweet and harmless but sometimes get picked on by mean dogs at the dog park, so it’s comforting to know they won’t have that problem here. The space is indoor/​outdoor so dogs can have frequent outside potty breaks, and the space is huge, clean and bright. The ladies practice commands with all the dogs as well, so they’re in an environment of «controlled chaos.» :-) My dogs are always very excited to go «play with their friends» at Dogs in the City, and are always happy and exhausted when they come home.
They require reservations for dogs at least one day prior, and they have a drop-​off cutoff time of 10am. Prices are fair and they offer cash discounts.