Water Bowl Oasis LLC Dog Boarding & Daycare
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 61 reviews · top 40% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.5
- Reviews read
- 61 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #68 of 184 in Tampa
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published10 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08
Water Bowl Oasis LLC Dog Boarding & Daycare is a dog daycare in Lutz, FL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 61 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #68 of 184 in Tampa. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Tampa
- #68 of 184
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (61)
- From downtown
- 12.6 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
10/27
10 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
“Vaccine Requirements Dogs 1 year or older Rabies Distemper Bordetella Negative Fecal test”waterbowloasis.com/dog-boarding
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Vaccine Requirements Dogs 1 year or older Rabies Distemper Bordetella Negative Fecal test”waterbowloasis.com/dog-boarding
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“All dogs must be neutered or spayed by 6 months old*”waterbowloasis.com/faq-info
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“*New clients will need to have completed our new client on boarding process which includes a trial day of daycare in order to reserve an overnight stay.*”waterbowloasis.com/faq-info
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Is there someone who stays overnight with the dogs? Yes, we have staff on site 24 hours a day who sleep when the dogs sleep.”waterbowloasis.com/faq-info
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“8am-10am Play time 10am-11am Nap time 10am-4pm Meeting new faces, play time, Lunch, photo time for boarders”waterbowloasis.com/faq-info
Time out of their room3x daily minimum outdoor breaks (about every 2-3 hours)
Their words
“Our guest including daycare clients get outside an absolute minimum of 3 times per day or about every 2- 3 hours.”waterbowloasis.com/faq-info
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Artificial Turf Play Yards”waterbowloasis.com/dog-boarding
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Yes, we send complementary photos via text message when possible to our boarding dog s owners.”waterbowloasis.com/faq-info
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Reservations Book online through our client portal”waterbowloasis.com/dog-boarding
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Groups separated byNot 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
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot 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
9.5ExceptionalDogs 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
backyard play space 3daily pictures 3cleanliness 3overnight stay 3caring staff 3artificial grass 2picture updates 2dog loving heart 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Late pick-up
- $5 per minute for drop-off or pick-up after closingStated on their website
- Cancellation
- 40% deposit becomes non-refundable 7 days before drop-off and is the cancellation feeStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Boarders get 3 photos by text each day and a digital report cardStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Watches puppies as young as 12 weeks oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7–9:50 AM, 4–6:55 PM
- Tue
- 7–9:50 AM, 4–6:55 PM
- Wed
- 7–9:50 AM, 4–6:55 PM
- Thu
- 7–9:50 AM, 4–6:55 PM
- Fri
- 7–9:50 AM, 4–6:55 PM
- Sat
- 7–9:50 AM, 4–5:55 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
- 9.6 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 6:55 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
16720 Tobacco Rd, Lutz, FL 33558
12.6 miles from downtown Tampa · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Water Bowl Oasis LLC Dog Boarding & Daycare
What services does Water Bowl Oasis LLC Dog Boarding & Daycare offer?
Water Bowl Oasis LLC Dog Boarding & Daycare is listed as a dog day care center in Lutz, FL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Water Bowl Oasis LLC Dog Boarding & Daycare charge?
We did not find a published rate on Water Bowl Oasis LLC Dog Boarding & Daycare's website when we checked it (2026-09-08); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Tampa median published boarding rate is $45/night across 62 facilities.
What vaccines does Water Bowl Oasis LLC Dog Boarding & Daycare require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Water Bowl Oasis LLC Dog Boarding & Daycare?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Water Bowl Oasis LLC Dog Boarding & Daycare compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #68 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 61 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
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Water Bowl Oasis LLC Dog Boarding & Daycare, Lutz, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/water-bowl-oasis-llc-dog-boarding-and-daycare/Similar places near Lutz
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