WAG-A-LOT Downtown
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.0 /10Excellent · 220 reviews · top 83% in Atlanta
Sources
Behind the 9.0
- Reviews read
- 220 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.50 ★
- Rank
- #246 of 327 in Atlanta
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$31 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$25middle $33$45
About the Atlanta middle price
Sources
Behind the $31
- Source
- WAG-A-LOT Downtown’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard day
“$31* / day for 1 dog; $26 each additional pup”Open their price page ↗
WAG-A-LOT Downtown is a dog daycare in Atlanta, GA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.0/10 (excellent) from 220 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #246 of 327 in Atlanta. Its website lists daycare from $31 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- $31/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-03
- Rank in Atlanta
- #246 of 327
- Google rating
- ★4.5 (220)
- From downtown
- 1.6 mi
- Neighborhood
- Reynoldstown
- Additional dog
- $26 each additional pup (daycare)
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza
Their words
“All dogs that stay with us must submit proof of current vaccinations for: Rabies , DHLPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvo & Para influenza), and Bordatella (Kennel Cough or Tracheo Bronchitis).* In addition, we highly recommend getting your dog vaccinated for Canine Influenza (Dog Flu).”wagalot.com/services-and-pricing_day-care.html
Spay / neuterRequired from 7 months
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed or neutered. We welcome unaltered puppies who have received their complete round of puppy shots to come and stay with us up until 7 months of age. Puppies 7 months of age and older must be spayed or neutered.”wagalot.com/services-and-pricing_day-care.html
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Prior to your dog's first day of Day Care, you need to complete and submit the online Registration & Release Form , provide us with proof of current vaccinations and call us to schedule your dog's trial day of Day Care.”wagalot.com/services-and-pricing_day-care.html
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“All dogs that stay with us must submit proof of current vaccinations for: Rabies , DHLPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvo & Para influenza), and Bordatella (Kennel Cough or Tracheo Bronchitis).”wagalot.com/services-and-pricing_day-care.html
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“Our WAG Specialists and Managers are trained in Pet First Aid and each location has a fully stocked Dog First Aid Kit and our own internally developed (and Vet approved!) Dog First Aid Manuals.”wagalot.com/services-and-pricing_day-care.html
HousingRun
Their words
“Multiple dog rates are based on all dogs from the same family staying in the same Den (spacious 5' x 7' or 6' x 6' sleeping areas).”wagalot.com/services-and-pricing_boarding.html
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
“they will be treated onsite immediately and if necessary, will be transported to one of the many local Veterinarians.”wagalot.com/services-and-pricing_day-care.html
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
“We can administer almost any medication on any needed schedule. We cannot, at this time, administer injections.”wagalot.com/services-and-pricing_boarding.html
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“It is best to keep your dog on their own diet to avoid any strain on their digestive system. We will feed based on your instructions”wagalot.com/services-and-pricing_boarding.html
Show 18 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot 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
Outdoor accessNot 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
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
9.0ExcellentDogs 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 6bath time 4happy pup 3kennel cough 3webcam access 2goodie bag 2front desk staff 2playtime 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Preferred check-out by 2 PM; later check-outs incur a late feeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $20 late check-out / partial day care fee after the preferred 2 PM check-outStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Cancel boarding 48 hours ahead or be charged one nightStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Senior dogs
- Daycare has Zen Rooms described as suited to older dogs or dogs with joint ailmentsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2018-12-30 |
| 2019 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2019-07-18 |
| 2021 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2021-03-03 |
| 2022 | — | $27/day | Archived page, 2022-05-22 |
| 2023 | — | $29/day | Archived page, 2023-11-30 |
| Now | — | $31/day | Their website, 2026-09-08 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Sun
- 7:30 AM–7:30 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
- 8.2 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 7:30 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
840 Old Flat Shoals Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
1.6 miles from downtown Atlanta · Reynoldstown · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about WAG-A-LOT Downtown
What services does WAG-A-LOT Downtown offer?
WAG-A-LOT Downtown is listed as a dog day care center in Atlanta, GA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does WAG-A-LOT Downtown charge?
Its website lists daycare at $31 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does WAG-A-LOT Downtown require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Recommended: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at WAG-A-LOT Downtown?
WAG-A-LOT Downtown'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 WAG-A-LOT Downtown compare with other Atlanta facilities?
It ranks #246 of 327 in the Atlanta index by Dogs Away score (9.0/10, excellent), based on 220 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
WAG-A-LOT Downtown, Atlanta, GA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/wag-a-lot-downtown/Similar places near Atlanta
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