--- title: "Dogtopia of Columbus-Downtown — Columbus, OH" url: "https://dogsaway.co/columbus-oh/dogtopia-of-columbus-downtown/" updated: "2026-10-19" data_pulled: "2026-10-19" census_at: "2026-10-19" 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 Columbus-Downtown Dog day care center in Columbus, OH — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Columbus, OH (https://dogsaway.co/columbus-oh/). **★4.6 from 198 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, grooming, sitting - **Address:** 406 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 - **Phone:** (614) 254-6722 - **Website:** https://www.dogtopia.com/columbus-downtown/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dogtopia%20of%20Columbus-Downtown&query_place_id=ChIJr-q4_feJOIgRtXXkNiq-hhY ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM | | Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** Boarding guests must be at least 3 months old — facility's words: "At least 3 months old" (https://www.dogtopia.com/columbus-downtown/dog-boarding/) ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $70–$80 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $47 per day > “Daily Rate - Full Day $47 ... Non-Enrolled Standard Boarding includes all day play. $70 Suite $80” Source: https://www.dogtopia.com/columbus-downtown/pricing/ — checked October 19, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 10 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 19, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “all our furry guests must be: At least 3 months old Free of ticks and fleas Current on all vaccinations, including Bordetella, Distemper and Rabies.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/columbus-downtown/dog-boarding/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months > “Spayed or neutered if over the age of 7 months old” — https://www.dogtopia.com/columbus-downtown/dog-boarding/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “all daycare dogs must first attend a Meet & Greet session with our highly trained team to determine if they are the right fit for our off-leash, open-play environment.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/columbus-downtown/dog-daycare/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “This 15 20 meeting will review health history, vaccination records, and evaluate your pup playing with other dogs.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/columbus-downtown/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Play model:** All-day open play > “all daycare dogs must first attend a Meet & Greet session with our highly trained team to determine if they are the right fit for our off-leash, open-play environment.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/columbus-downtown/dog-daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** 8-10 hours of daily supervised exercise and play > “your dog will enjoy 8–10 hours of supervised exercise, play, and socialization.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/columbus-downtown/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Housing:** Suite and crate > “spacious and comfortable home-style crates, and they sleep in the same room where they play during the day for an added layer of familiarity and comfort. You can also choose the option of glass-enclosed luxury suites for your individual dog or siblings and pairs.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/columbus-downtown/dog-boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Our playrooms also offer a comfortable, climate-controlled environment due to our HVAC systems” — https://www.dogtopia.com/columbus-downtown/dog-daycare/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Our motto is 100% transparency. That’s why we offer pet parents access to live webcams” — https://www.dogtopia.com/columbus-downtown/dog-boarding/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Feeding:** Owner's food encouraged > “It’s also recommended to bring their food, as a change in diet may disrupt their digestion.” — https://www.dogtopia.com/columbus-downtown/dog-boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of October 19, 2026 ## Licensing Ohio does not license dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. ORC Chapter 956 licenses high volume breeders (956.04) and dog brokers (956.05), registers animal rescues for dogs (956.06), and provides for pet-store licenses (see 956.03); it defines 'boarding kennel' but imposes no license on one. The only state touchpoints are incidental: the Director of Agriculture 'shall inspect a boarding kennel when the director ... has received information that the boarding kennel is breeding dogs and may be subject to licensure' (ORC 956.10(A)(2)), a boarding kennel may not refuse an inspection (956.10(E)), and the Director may contract with a boarding kennel to house dogs seized from breeders (956.11). The county 'kennel' license under ORC 955.01 is for breeding establishments only. Columbus zoning code 3303.01 treats an 'animal kennel' as boarding for more than a consecutive 24-hour period and says pet day care with no outside runs is not one, and Columbus Public Health's permit page lists no kennel, boarding or daycare permit. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/columbus-oh/ ## How to cite Dogtopia of Columbus-Downtown, Columbus, OH. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/columbus-oh/dogtopia-of-columbus-downtown/ (census October 19, 2026; listing data October 19, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/columbus-oh/dogtopia-of-columbus-downtown.json