Downtown Doggie Center

★ 4.7 · 154 Google reviews·Dog daycare·St. Petersburg, FL
Downtown Doggie Center, St. Petersburg
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 154 reviews · top 47% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
154 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#79 of 184 in Tampa
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$25 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $25
Source
Downtown Doggie Center’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Daily Plan Day Care Regular $ 25 / Day”
Open their price page ↗

Downtown Doggie Center is a dog daycare in St. Petersburg, FL, offering daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 154 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #79 of 184 in Tampa. Its website lists daycare from $25 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
Daycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$25/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Tampa
#79 of 184
Google rating
★4.7 (154)
From downtown
17.1 mi
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 requirements3 of 6 published
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“All pets must be free of any internal and external parasites, be spayed or neutered if over 6 months of age, and for those attending day care, satisfactorily complete a Temperament Assessment.”downtowndoggiecenter.com/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“We require all dogs over 5 months old to have an evaluation day for $25 to ensure the safety of all dogs.”downtowndoggiecenter.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We require ALL dogs attending our facility for any reason (training, boarding, day care) to be current on all vaccinations and have their current shot records on file.”downtowndoggiecenter.com/
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“And here’s the kicker: we’re staffed 24/7 — so your pet is never alone.”downtowndoggiecenter.com/
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“Our staff is fully trained and certified in pet CPR and first aid.”downtowndoggiecenter.com/
Groups separated bySize, energy and temperament
Their words
“Playgroups are thoughtfully matched by size, energy, and personality — so your dog always plays with the right crew.”downtowndoggiecenter.com/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Private Suites: Spacious and quiet, stocked with cozy bedding and comfort items — perfect for solo sleepers.”downtowndoggiecenter.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“our doggie daycare is a furry paradise with giant outdoor play yards shaded by Southern Oak trees and over 5,000 square feet of indoor space for all-weather fun.”downtowndoggiecenter.com/
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“If you do not provide food, we will feed your dog the same high quality grain free food we feed our own pets.”downtowndoggiecenter.com/
Show 18 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
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot 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
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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★136
4 ★6
3 ★5
2 ★0
1 ★7
★ 4.70Google average
154reviews behind the score
★ 4.69Tampa 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

dog happiness 5safe environment 4pools 3patient staff 3dog park 3convenient location 3safe dogs 2spacious facility 2

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

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2025—$25/dayArchived page, 2025-12-09
Now—$25/dayTheir 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
6 AM–6:30 PM
Tue
6 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
6 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
6 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
6 AM–6:30 PM
Sat
8 AM–5 PM
Sun
Closed

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

For travelers

TPA · Tampa International
15.7 mi
Weekday hours span
6 AM – 6:30 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

1825 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

17.1 miles from downtown Tampa · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Downtown Doggie Center

What services does Downtown Doggie Center offer?
Downtown Doggie Center is listed as a dog day care center in St. Petersburg, FL, offering daycare.
How much does Downtown Doggie Center charge?
Its website lists daycare at $25 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
Is someone on site overnight at Downtown Doggie Center?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Downtown Doggie Center compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #79 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 154 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

Downtown Doggie Center, St. Petersburg, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/downtown-doggie-center/

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