--- title: "Dogtopia of Decatur — Atlanta, GA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/dogtopia-of-decatur/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Dogtopia of Decatur Dog day care center in Decatur, GA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Atlanta, GA (https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/). **★4.6 from 297 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, walking, boarding, sitting - **Address:** 2098 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033 - **Phone:** (470) 487-8005 - **Website:** https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Google_Business_Profile - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dogtopia%20of%20Decatur&query_place_id=ChIJ_U8kEQQH9YgRMqe9icDzARQ ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 5:30 AM–8 PM | | Tuesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM | | Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM | | Thursday | 5:30 AM–8 PM | | Friday | 5:30 AM–8 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** Boarding puppies must be at least three months old — facility's words: "If you have a puppy, your puppy must be at least three months old and current on required vaccinations." (https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/dog-boarding/) - **If a dog is sick:** Boarding dogs must be free of fleas, ticks and any contagious diseases — facility's words: "All dogs that stay with us must be up to date on vaccinations and be free of fleas, ticks and any contagious diseases." (https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/dog-boarding/) - **Updates during a stay:** Daycare: periodic report cards on behavior and playmates — facility's words: "You’ll get periodic report cards to keep you in the loop on your dog’s behavior" (https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/dog-daycare/) - **Breed & size limits:** Welcomes all breeds; dogs must be social, vaccinated and pass a meet and greet — facility's words: "We welcome all breeds of dogs at our facilities" (https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/dog-daycare/) ## For travelers - **ATL** (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta): 12.5 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 5:30 AM to 8 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months > “All dogs 7 months and older must be spayed or neutered.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/dog-daycare/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “all happy and social dogs who are fully vaccinated and pass our meet and greet are welcome!” — https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/dog-daycare/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** All-day open play > “Here are Dogtopia’s 15 Commitments to Safety: 8-10 hours of open-play to encourage socialization and exercise” — https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/dog-daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size, temperament and play style > “he’ll be separated by friends of similar size, temperament and play style.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/dog-daycare/ - **Time out of their room:** 8-10 hours of open-play daily > “Here are Dogtopia’s 15 Commitments to Safety: 8-10 hours of open-play to encourage socialization and exercise” — https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/dog-daycare/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Housing:** Crate > “Home-style crates for resting, feeding and overnight stays” — https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/dog-daycare/ - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Our facility is climate-controlled, so no matter the weather, it’s always a comfortable 65-70 degrees and bright in our playrooms.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/dog-daycare/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Free webcam access so you can keep an eye on your pup” — https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/dog-daycare/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “You’ll get periodic report cards to keep you in the loop on your dog’s behavior, their new BFFFs (Best Furry Friends Forever), and tips for how you can replicate our positive educational methods at home.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/decatur/dog-daycare/ - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## Licensing Georgia licenses and inspects dog boarding kennels. The Georgia Animal Protection Act (O.C.G.A. § 4-11-1 et seq.) makes it a misdemeanor to operate a kennel without a valid license from the Commissioner of Agriculture, and a 'kennel' is any establishment, other than an animal shelter, where dogs or cats are maintained for boarding, holding, training, or similar purposes for a fee. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Companion Animal Program administers the license. The fee is set by rule on holding capacity — $100 for up to 20 pets, $200 for 21–40, $300 for 41–80, $400 for more than 80 — the license runs one year from issue, expires twelve months after the issue date, and a late renewal carries a penalty of 100 percent of the fee that GDA says it cannot waive by law. GDA's application process includes a pre-inspection visit by an inspector before the license issues, and the Act (§ 4-11-9) and rule 40-13-13-.03 authorise entry 'at any time', unannounced, at whatever frequency the Commissioner deems appropriate. Minimum standards are in Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-13-13. Veterinary hospitals operated by a licensed veterinarian for their customary purposes are not kennels under the Act. GDA publishes a license look-up (Kelly Solutions) for kennels, pet dealers and shelters; no downloadable, machine-readable licensee list was found, so Atlanta is Tier B, not Tier A. Fulton County adds a $150 special permit for premises with four or more dogs, from which commercial kennels holding a business license are exempt on the fee; that is a county instrument and was not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/ ## How to cite Dogtopia of Decatur, Decatur, GA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/dogtopia-of-decatur/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. 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