Homedog Resort & Daycare

Homedog Resort & Daycare provides cage-free dog boarding and daycare in Columbus, Ohio, out of a Brewery District facility at 561 Short St. Dogs staying overnight sleep in custom-built private suites rather than crates, and every overnight stay includes a full day of daycare at no added charge.

Services and amenities

• Cage-free overnight boarding in private suites ranging from 4×4 to 8×8
• Daycare with 5 indoor and 4 outdoor play areas
• Positive-reinforcement training built around custom plans
• Full-service grooming: baths, brush-outs, spa treatments, nail trim or dremel, teeth cleaning
• Medication administration and special diets

What sets it apart

The facility covers more than 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space on nearly an acre, which is unusual this close to downtown. Play areas are split up so dogs can be grouped with playmates who enjoy the same kind of play. Password-protected live webcams run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the password is given out at drop-off. Raised beds are available on request, and owners can send their dog's own bedding, toys, and food.

Training plans can be carried out during daycare, during a boarding stay, or in the owner's home, depending on their goals and schedule.

Practical details

The lobby is open 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Holiday hours vary, so call ahead during holiday weeks. Published boarding rates run from $42 to $75 per night depending on the option chosen and how many dogs are staying. Vaccinations are required, along with a clean fecal exam and a completed new guest assessment before the first stay. Booking is handled online through the customer portal, at pickup after the assessment, or by phone at (614) 525-0020. Off-street parking is on site, and transportation for pickup and drop-off is offered subject to availability.