AOKO Dog Daycare and Boarding
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 82 reviews · top 39% in Columbus
Sources
Behind the 9.5
- Reviews read
- 82 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #61 of 163 in Columbus
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$65 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$30middle $44$65
Above the Columbus middle price
Sources
Behind the $65
- Source
- AOKO Dog Daycare and Boarding’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“$65/ night One rate for every dog, regardless of weight. ... Full Day $35 Daycare during regular operating hours”Open their price page ↗
AOKO Dog Daycare and Boarding is a dog daycare in Columbus, OH, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 82 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #61 of 163 in Columbus. Its website lists boarding from $65 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $65/night
- Daycare rate
- $35/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Columbus
- #61 of 163
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (82)
- From downtown
- 8.9 mi
- Neighborhood
- Northland
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
5/27
5 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Dogs must be current on age-appropriate Bordetella, DAPP and rabies vaccinations, and spayed or neutered if over 1 year old”aoko-k9connections.com/
Spay / neuterRequired from 12 months
Their words
“Dogs must be current on age-appropriate Bordetella, DAPP and rabies vaccinations, and spayed or neutered if over 1 year old”aoko-k9connections.com/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Planning a trip? Start early so there is time for the conversation, meet-and-greet and trial day before you need boarding.”aoko-k9connections.com/dog-boarding
Operations2 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Overnight An employee remains onsite 24/7 to ensure that dogs are safe and comfortable.”aoko-k9connections.com/dog-boarding
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Dogs have plenty of room to run, sniff and explore across two acres of supervised outdoor play space.”aoko-k9connections.com/dog-daycare
Show 22 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
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
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
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot 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
9.5ExceptionalDogs 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
dog park 4varied play areas 3dog interaction 3safe environment 3new ownership 3cleanliness 3picture updates 2meet and greet 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs must arrive free of signs of contagious illnessStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Daycare and boarding dogs must be at least 3 months oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 7 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
2827 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43231
8.9 miles from downtown Columbus · Northland · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about AOKO Dog Daycare and Boarding
What services does AOKO Dog Daycare and Boarding offer?
AOKO Dog Daycare and Boarding is listed as a dog day care center in Columbus, OH, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does AOKO Dog Daycare and Boarding charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $65 per night and daycare at $35 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Columbus median published boarding rate is $43/night.
What vaccines does AOKO Dog Daycare and Boarding require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at AOKO Dog Daycare and Boarding?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does AOKO Dog Daycare and Boarding compare with other Columbus facilities?
It ranks #61 of 163 in the Columbus index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 82 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
AOKO Dog Daycare and Boarding, Columbus, OH. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/columbus-oh/aoko-dog-daycare-and-boarding/Similar places near Columbus
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