Playful Pets
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 178 reviews · top 23% in Columbus
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 178 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #35 of 163 in Columbus
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$50 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$30middle $44$65
Above the Columbus middle price
Sources
Behind the $50
- Source
- Playful Pets’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“$50 per dog, per night. $45 for each additional dog from the same family, per night. ... Pricing Full Day of Daycare One Visit: $27”Open their price page ↗
Playful Pets is a dog daycare in Columbus, OH, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 178 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #35 of 163 in Columbus. Its website lists boarding from $50 per night and daycare from $27 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
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
- DaycareBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $50/night
- Daycare rate
- $27/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Columbus
- #35 of 163
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (178)
- From downtown
- 1.1 mi
- Neighborhood
- Franklinton
- Additional dog
- $45 for each additional dog from the same family, per night
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 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 requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“For the health and safety of every dog in our care, we require current Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations before your dog's first daycare or boarding visit.”playfulpetscolumbus.com/
Spay / neuterRequired from 9 months
Their words
“Spay/neuter - (Dogs older than nine months)”playfulpetscolumbus.com/requirements
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Please email or call to set up your pups first introduction day.”playfulpetscolumbus.com/requirements
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“On or before your dog's first visit to Playful Pets, we ask that you provide proof of the following current vaccinations: Rabies DHPP - Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo”playfulpetscolumbus.com/requirements
Operations4 of 21 published
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“Supervised playgroups based on size and temperament”playfulpetscolumbus.com/services
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“With 6,000 square feet of indoor space and 10,000 square feet of completely fenced-in outdoor space!”playfulpetscolumbus.com/
Administers medicationYes
Their words
“If your dog requires medication, include clear instructions so our team can administer it as directed.”playfulpetscolumbus.com/boarding
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“Please bring your dog's regular food to help maintain their normal diet during their stay.”playfulpetscolumbus.com/boarding
Show 19 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
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot 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
9.6ExceptionalDogs 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
socialization 7anxious dogs 5affordable 5happy dogs 3updates with photos 2outdoor space 2indoor space 2good with dogs 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45/night | — | Archived page, 2023-09-30 |
| 2023 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2023-12-09 |
| 2024 | $45/night | — | Archived page, 2024-12-04 |
| 2024 | — | $25/day | Archived page, 2024-12-04 |
| 2025 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-12 |
| 2025 | — | $27/day | Archived page, 2025-12-13 |
| Now | $50/night | $27/day | Their 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
- 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
- 8–10 AM, 4–6 PM
- Sun
- 8–10 AM, 4–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
13 N Green St, Columbus, OH 43222
1.1 miles from downtown Columbus · Franklinton · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Playful Pets
What services does Playful Pets offer?
Playful Pets is listed as a dog day care center in Columbus, OH, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Playful Pets charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $50 per night and daycare at $27 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 Playful Pets require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Playful Pets?
Playful Pets'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 Playful Pets compare with other Columbus facilities?
It ranks #35 of 163 in the Columbus index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 178 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Playful Pets, Columbus, OH. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/columbus-oh/playful-pets/Similar places near Columbus
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