Pup's Day Out
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 96 reviews · top 61% in Raleigh
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 96 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #35 of 59 in Raleigh
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$60 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$45middle $58$65
About the Raleigh middle price
Sources
Behind the $60
- Source
- Pup's Day Out’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding Pricing Number of Nights First Dog Additional Dog 1-4 nights $60/night $42/night 5-10nights $55/night $42/night 10 or more $50/night $42/night”Open their price page ↗
Pup's Day Out is a dog daycare in Raleigh, NC, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 96 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #35 of 59 in Raleigh. Its website lists boarding from $60 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $60/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Raleigh
- #35 of 59
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (96)
- From downtown
- 2.5 mi
- Neighborhood
- East Raleigh
- Additional dog
- Additional Dog $42/night
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be up to date with shots. Shots include, Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella.”pupsdayoutplaycare.com/formsandrequirements
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed or neutered after six months of age.”pupsdayoutplaycare.com/formsandrequirements
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“All dogs must pass an initial temperament assessment prior to any daycare or boarding. ... Temperament test is FREE of charge .”pupsdayoutplaycare.com/formsandrequirements
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We will need records to be either brought in when you arrive for the temperament assessment, faxed to 984-200-9532 or emailed to [email protected]”pupsdayoutplaycare.com/formsandrequirements
Operations5 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“NO NAPS. Pup's Day Out has a no nap policy. Your dog(s) will never be crated or kenneled and we only use the boarding rooms in the case of dog(s) needing a calm down period.”pupsdayoutplaycare.com/daycare
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“We pride ourselves on being different and offering your dog a personalized style of daycare and will separate dogs based on size and temperament into one of our great play areas.”pupsdayoutplaycare.com/daycare
Time out of their roomAll day in daycare plus one-on-one time before bed and in the morning
Their words
“When dogs board at Pup's Day Out they play all day in daycare and then receive one on one time with the staff before bed and again in the morning.”pupsdayoutplaycare.com/boarding
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered at no charge
Their words
“We will never charge you for additional one on one attention. We will be offering fetch to those dogs who prefer that type of play at no additional cost.”pupsdayoutplaycare.com/daycare
FeedingOwner's food preferred
Their words
“Food is expected to be provided when boarding. We have food here that will be provided at an additional charge of $5.00 per day if food is not brought.”pupsdayoutplaycare.com/formsandrequirements
Show 18 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
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
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
friendly staff 15trustworthy 4aggressive 3nail trim 2dog grooming 2dog park 2socialization 2safe environment 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Photos and videos posted almost daily on Facebook and InstagramStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $45/night | — | Archived page, 2018-10-19 |
| 2019 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2019-12-29 |
| 2020 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2020-01-28 |
| Now | $60/night | — | Their website, 2026-09-08 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- RDU · Raleigh-Durham
- 10.6 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 6 PM
- Open Sunday
- No
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
2412 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
2.5 miles from downtown Raleigh · East Raleigh · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Pup's Day Out
What services does Pup's Day Out offer?
Pup's Day Out is listed as a dog day care center in Raleigh, NC, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Pup's Day Out charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $60 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Raleigh median published boarding rate is $58/night.
What vaccines does Pup's Day Out require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Pup's Day Out?
Pup's Day Out's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Pup's Day Out compare with other Raleigh facilities?
It ranks #35 of 59 in the Raleigh index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 96 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Pup's Day Out, Raleigh, NC. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/raleigh-nc/pup-s-day-out/Similar places near Raleigh
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