GoDog Durham
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 385 reviews · top 61% in Raleigh
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 385 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #35 of 59 in Raleigh
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published12 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08
GoDog Durham is a dog daycare in Durham, NC, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 385 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #35 of 59 in Raleigh. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 12.
No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
About this place
GoDog, open since 2015 brings Premier Pet Hospitality to Durham! Visit our website and see all that we have planned!
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareDog walkingBoardingGroomingPet sitting
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Raleigh
- #35 of 59
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (385)
- From downtown
- 22.4 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
12/27
12 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“Required GoDog vaccinations include DHPP (aka DA2PP, DHLPP), Bordetella, and Rabies. ... The Canine Influenza vaccination is not required, but it is highly recommended.”godog.co/pages/faq
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“Dogs who are 6 months and older must be spayed or neutered to participate in daycare.”godog.co/pages/faq
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“A Care Assessment is required for all dogs new to GoDog whether participating in Daycare or Boarding.”godog.co/pages/faq
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“If utilizing a Titer, the report must be submitted annually in lieu of a vaccination record.”godog.co/pages/faq
Operations9 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“The Company does not have staff present in the facility during overnight hours (typically defined as 7:30pm-6:30am but hours may change from time to time), and the facility is not equipped with any sprinkler system(s).”godog.co/policies/terms-of-service
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Playtime all the time. Full days of exercise and structured socialization.”godog.co/pages/faq
Groups separated bySize
Their words
“DOG SIZE SPECIFIC PLAY YARDS”godog.co/pages/faq
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“Streaming Camera Access Indoor / Outdoor play Pools Safe play structures Canine grade turf”godog.co/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“DOG PLAYGROUND FEATURES ALL-WEATHER CONDITIONED SPACE”godog.co/pages/faq
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Streaming Camera Access Indoor / Outdoor play Pools”godog.co/
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described in 6 reviews, not stated by the facility
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
“If a dog is injured on campus and requires emergency medical attention we will notify the pet owner and seek medical attention at the nearest emergency vet. If an incident occurs, we will evaluate each situation on a case by case basis to determine if the dog is a candidate for daycare”godog.co/pages/faq
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“Yes, we encourage all pet owners to bring their own food when their dog is boarding with us. If we run out of food we will feed GoDog food for a daily charge.”godog.co/pages/faq
Show 14 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
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
ToursNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot 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
9.2ExcellentDogs 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
webcam 20dog interaction 8responsive staff 7photo updates 6friendly employees 4senior dog care 2anxious dogs 2dayboarding 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- $100 deposit for high-volume dates; credited if cancelled over 1 week ahead, else kept as feeStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Breed & size limits
- No breed restrictionsStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Boards intact dogs (females sign a form); no females in heatStated on their website
- Cats
- Offers cat boardingStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
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
- 10 AM–12 PM, 4–6 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.
For travelers
- RDU · Raleigh-Durham
- 11.6 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 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
4350 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707
22.4 miles from downtown Raleigh · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about GoDog Durham
What services does GoDog Durham offer?
GoDog Durham is listed as a dog day care center in Durham, NC, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does GoDog Durham charge?
We did not find a published rate on GoDog Durham's website when we checked it (2026-09-08); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Raleigh median published boarding rate is $58/night across 21 facilities.
What vaccines does GoDog Durham require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at GoDog Durham?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does GoDog Durham compare with other Raleigh facilities?
It ranks #35 of 59 in the Raleigh index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 385 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
GoDog Durham, Durham, NC. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/godog-durham/Similar places near Durham
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