It's a Dog's Life
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score8.8 /10Very good · 336 reviews · top 92% in Atlanta
Sources
Behind the 8.8
- Reviews read
- 336 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.40 ★
- Rank
- #274 of 327 in Atlanta
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$58.5 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$35middle $45$65
Above the Atlanta middle price
Sources
Behind the $58.5
- Source
- It's a Dog's Life’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding | Dogs $58.50 per night Boarding | Cats $26.50 per night Daycare Daycare | Dog - Full Day $35 per day”Open their price page ↗
It's a Dog's Life is a dog daycare in Johns Creek, GA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 8.8/10 (very good) from 336 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #274 of 327 in Atlanta. Its website lists boarding from $58.5 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareGroomingBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $58.5/night
- Daycare rate
- $35/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Atlanta
- #274 of 327
- Google rating
- ★4.4 (336)
- From downtown
- 23.1 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Be current on their Rabies, six-month Bordetella, DHPP, and Canine Influenza vaccines. We require verification from your veterinarian before your dog can enter our facility.”itsadogsliferesort.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Spay / neuterRequired from 8 months
Their words
“Be spayed or neutered by eight months of age”itsadogsliferesort.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Operations5 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“When your dog stays with us, they’ll get to enjoy all-day play with dogs who are similar in size and temperament in one of our five play yards.”itsadogsliferesort.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“they’ll get to enjoy all-day play with dogs who are similar in size and temperament in one of our five play yards.”itsadogsliferesort.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“they’ll get to enjoy all-day play with dogs who are similar in size and temperament in one of our five play yards.”itsadogsliferesort.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“Our staff is trained to administer all types of medications and supplements”itsadogsliferesort.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“We ask that you provide your dog’s food from home in pre-portioned baggies.”itsadogsliferesort.com/services/boarding/dog-boarding
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
8.8Very goodDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
grooming 46groomer 21pool 8front desk staff 6trustworthy staff 3clean facility 3temperament test 2loving groomer 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Overnight guests must be at least 16 weeks oldStated on their website
- Cats
- Offers cat boarding in Johns CreekStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- ATL · Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
- 30.9 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
11130 State Bridge Rd Ste A-101, Johns Creek, GA 30022
23.1 miles from downtown Atlanta · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about It's a Dog's Life
What services does It's a Dog's Life offer?
It's a Dog's Life is listed as a dog day care center in Johns Creek, GA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does It's a Dog's Life charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $58.5 per night and daycare at $35 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Atlanta median published boarding rate is $45/night.
What vaccines does It's a Dog's Life require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at It's a Dog's Life?
It's a Dog's Life's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does It's a Dog's Life compare with other Atlanta facilities?
It ranks #274 of 327 in the Atlanta index by Dogs Away score (8.8/10, very good), based on 336 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
It's a Dog's Life, Johns Creek, GA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/it-s-a-dog-s-life/Similar places near Johns Creek
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