F.I.D.O. Finishing Institute For Dog Ownership

★ 4.9 · 145 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Lancaster, OH
F.I.D.O. Finishing Institute For Dog Ownership, Lancaster
DaycareCat boarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 145 reviews · top 11% in Columbus
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
145 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#16 of 163 in Columbus
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$30 /dayFrom their website, 2026-10-19
Sources
Behind the $30
Source
F.I.D.O. Finishing Institute For Dog Ownership’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-19
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“SINGLE DAY VISITS Full-Day $30 Half-Day $20”
Open their price page ↗

F.I.D.O. Finishing Institute For Dog Ownership is a dog daycare in Lancaster, OH, offering daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 145 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #16 of 163 in Columbus. Its website lists daycare from $30 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 0.

Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareCat boardingTrainingDog walking Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$30/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Columbus
#16 of 163
Google rating
★4.9 (145)
From downtown
26.4 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

0/27

0 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.

Show 27 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot 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
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
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
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

9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★141
4 ★1
3 ★1
2 ★0
1 ★2
★ 4.90Google average
145reviews behind the score
★ 4.73Columbus average

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

vacation care 8clean facility 4pricing 4affordability 3nail clipping 3trustworthy staff 3barking reduction 2positive reinforcement 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Handling & correction
Training does not use shock or prong collars, spray bottles or noise deterrentsStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Offers cat boardingStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2018—$20/dayArchived page, 2018-08-23
2019—$25/dayArchived page, 2019-12-06
2020—$27/dayArchived page, 2020-12-02
2021—$27/dayArchived page, 2021-12-05
2022—$29/dayArchived page, 2022-08-13
2023—$30/dayArchived page, 2023-12-03
2024—$30/dayArchived page, 2024-07-21
2025—$30/dayArchived page, 2025-11-15
Now—$30/dayTheir website, 2026-10-19

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
5:45 AM–6 PM
Tue
5:45 AM–6 PM
Wed
5:45 AM–6 PM
Thu
5:45 AM–6 PM
Fri
5:45 AM–6 PM
Sat
9 AM–4 PM
Sun
10 AM–12 PM, 4–6 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

Location

1951 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH 43130

26.4 miles from downtown Columbus · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about F.I.D.O. Finishing Institute For Dog Ownership

What services does F.I.D.O. Finishing Institute For Dog Ownership offer?
F.I.D.O. Finishing Institute For Dog Ownership is listed as a dog day care center in Lancaster, OH, offering daycare, cat boarding.
How much does F.I.D.O. Finishing Institute For Dog Ownership charge?
Its website lists daycare at $30 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
Is someone on site overnight at F.I.D.O. Finishing Institute For Dog Ownership?
F.I.D.O. Finishing Institute For Dog Ownership's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does F.I.D.O. Finishing Institute For Dog Ownership compare with other Columbus facilities?
It ranks #16 of 163 in the Columbus index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 145 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

F.I.D.O. Finishing Institute For Dog Ownership, Lancaster, OH. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/columbus-oh/f-i-d-o-finishing-institute-for-dog-ownership/

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