--- title: "The Dog Patch — Tampa, FL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/the-dog-patch/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # The Dog Patch Dog day care center in Brandon, FL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Tampa, FL (https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/). **★4.7 from 239 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 122 Linsley Ave # A, Brandon, FL 33511 - **Phone:** (813) 800-3644 - **Website:** https://thedog-patch.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Dog%20Patch&query_place_id=ChIJ-6016oXNwogRIYH2T2SGHho ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM | | Tuesday | 6 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM | | Wednesday | 6 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM | | Thursday | 6 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM | | Friday | 6 AM–12 PM, 1–7 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM, 1–5 PM | | Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Collars:** Dogs must wear a quick-release collar; buckle and chain collars not allowed (loaners available) — facility's words: "Must wear a quick release collar . Buckle and chain collars are not allowed. Loaner collars available if needed at check-in." (https://www.thedog-patch.com/dog-boarding/) ## For travelers - **TPA** (Tampa International): 15.1 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $37–$72 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Pricing per Dog Effective 02/02/2026 Regular Lux Suites: $60 Large Lux Suites: $65 New Large Lux Suites: $72 Large Standard Room: $58 Medium Room: $48 Large Small Room: $40 Small Room: $37” Source: https://www.thedog-patch.com/dog-boarding/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 12 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “Daycare & Boarding dogs must be current on the following vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP (distemper), Influenza and Bordetella.” — https://www.thedog-patch.com/faq/ - **Bordetella lead time:** 14 days before arrival > “Required Vaccinations: Rabies Distemper/Parvo Bordetella (administered 2 weeks before visit)” — https://www.thedog-patch.com/dog-boarding/ - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “Negative fecal result required within 12 months.” — https://www.thedog-patch.com/dog-boarding/ - **Spay / neuter:** Required for group play only from 6 months > “For daycare, we require all dogs to be spayed/neutered by 6 months or have a plan in the works. For boarding, we can allow for solo care where your pup will have individual playtime with staff” — https://www.thedog-patch.com/faq/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “However, your dog must pass a Playgroup Compatibility Evaluation for daycare or boarding. If your dog does not pass, a solo fee will apply.” — https://www.thedog-patch.com/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Vaccination Documentation Must be on vet letterhead or receipt with pet's name.” — https://www.thedog-patch.com/dog-boarding/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “Dogs are separated into playgroups based on size and temperament Nap time (approximately 12:00 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. pm daily)” — https://www.thedog-patch.com/dog-daycare/ - **Groups separated by:** Size and temperament > “Are dogs separated by size? Yes, dogs are separated by temperament and size.” — https://www.thedog-patch.com/faq/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered (paid) > “Individual Play/Solo Fee is $15 per dog per night if not playgroup compatible.” — https://www.thedog-patch.com/dog-boarding/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Climate controlled indoor play, and outside space” — https://www.thedog-patch.com/dog-daycare/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes — described by some Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Tours by appointment > “call us to make an appointment to tour The Dog Patch!” — https://www.thedog-patch.com/ - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “How do I make reservations? You can set your future appointments in Paw Partner for boarding, daycare and grooming.” — https://www.thedog-patch.com/faq/ ## Licensing Florida does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. Florida is not a second Colorado. FDACS's 'Pet Law', section 828.29, governs dogs and cats transported into the state or offered for sale — health certificates, vaccinations, a consumer guarantee and pet-dealer record-keeping — and says nothing about boarding or daycare; the FDACS Division of Animal Industry lists animal disease, movement, livestock identification and equine programs and no kennel or boarding program. No state boarding register was found. What exists is local: Hillsborough County Code Chapter 6, § 6-35 requires a permit for pet dealers, kennels, catteries, animal rescue adoption organizations and guard-dog businesses, where a 'kennel' is any premises wherein six or more dogs are kept for the purpose of boarding, training, or any other similar business purposes; permits are valid one year and renewable annually (§ 6-36), minimum standards are in § 6-37, and application and annual issuance fees are set by Board of County Commissioners policy rather than in the ordinance. The permit is administered by the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center. That is a county permit, not a state regime, and it was not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/ ## How to cite The Dog Patch, Brandon, FL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/the-dog-patch/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. 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