Dog day care center · Norfolk, VA · reviewed since 2020
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#6 of 74 pet boarding facilitiesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 93%
5.0★★★★★82 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Dappy Dayz Dogs 5/5 based on 82 reviews, highlighting the facility's small size and family-like atmosphere. Customers frequently praise the staff for maintaining daily communication through photos and updates, accommodating special needs such as deaf dogs or geriatric pets, and providing safe socialization environments. The business offers both daycare and boarding services, with clients noting flexibility for short-notice requests and schedule changes. No recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all listed reviews are five stars.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 82 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 82 Google reviews (68 with written comments, 8 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
Service: Pet Boarding Facility serving Norfolk, Virginia.
Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.
Score profile vs other pet boarding facilities
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
This companyPet Boarding Facilities median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Dappy Dayz Dogs Doggie Daycare: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
99
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Dappy Dayz Dogs Doggie Daycare: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Dappy Dayz Dogs Doggie Daycare: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
99
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Dappy Dayz Dogs Doggie Daycare: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Dappy Dayz Dogs Doggie Daycare: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 45.–
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Star ratings
82 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars82100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 68 written reviews
97%praise
Praise5797%
Complaints23%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price667%
Reasonable333%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend1627%
Staff & attitude1322%
Honesty & trust1017%
Communication610%
Quality & results58%
Price & value58%
Speed & response47%
What customers talk about
We read 68 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We love Dappy Dayz and would highly, highly recommend them for boarding or doggy daycare”
“❤️ very friendly and they make you feel like part of the family.”
“This is the only place I board my dog at and trust him with.”
“I’ve tried other sitters who will turn us away because they do not know how to communicate with a deaf dog.”
“Dappy Dayz Dogs did a fantastic job while I was on vacay.”
“Great people, very nice and down to earth, very professional and affordable and I trusted them with my dog Jett from day one.”
“I moved here not knowing anyone and needed to quickly find somewhere I could trust to watch my dog, Hank.”
People customers mention
Tami7 reviews
Tee6 reviews
Tamara4 reviews
Tammy3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Dappy Dayz Dogs Doggie Daycare for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
JJacqueline2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 days ago★★★★★
My dog Fudge loves seeing his friends when he has his sleepovers here. This is the only place I board my dog at and trust him with.
Reasonable priceDog boarding
SScarlett1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Harper loves it here. We love it. I like that they are small because it doesn't feel like a big corp chain and they always respond to my messages at anytime. My dogs tail starts wagging soon as we got the stoplight.
Dog boardingDog daycare
VVelvet1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Love love love. My favorite dog people ever. ❤️ very friendly and they make you feel like part of the family. Not just another customer.
Dog boardingDog daycareCat boarding
DDonnaLocal Guide · 21 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
They are so welcoming they take great care of my Golden Retriever. I wouldn’t send them any other place definitely five star treatment.
Great priceDog boardingDog daycare
AAlissa17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
My dogs get the best care at Dappy Dayz. They get to socialize and treats are available to spoil them while we are away. Wouldn't take them anywhere else.
Great priceDog boarding
TTrevorLocal Guide · 70 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Tami is my go to sitter when I am out of town! Her family has been watching my dog for 5+ years. What makes them special is that they are able to accommodate my dog Casper who happens to be deaf. I never have any issues and he seems to be well taken care of. I’ve tried other sitters who will turn us away because…
My dog Fudge loves seeing his friends when he has his sleepovers here. This is the only place I board my dog at and trust him with.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding
Response from the owner · 6 days ago
Thank you!!! Fudge was just a puppy when he started coming, he was so wild lol I remember chasing him, he would jump in the water constantly lol 😆 I immediately got a fence after that 😅 😂 🤣
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Scarlett1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Scarlett has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Harper loves it here. We love it. I like that they are small because it doesn't feel like a big corp chain and they always respond to my messages at anytime. My dogs tail starts wagging soon as we got the stoplight.
Services: Dog boarding, Dog daycare
Response from the owner · a week ago
Awww thank you so much. He was wonderful. He can come anytime..
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Velvet Souls1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Velvet has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My dogs get the best care at Dappy Dayz. They get to socialize and treats are available to spoil them while we are away. Wouldn't take them anywhere else.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog boarding
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you. They are definitely part of the fam.
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Trevor KraeutlerLocal Guide · 70 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Trevor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Tami is my go to sitter when I am out of town! Her family has been watching my dog for 5+ years. What makes them special is that they are able to accommodate my dog Casper who happens to be deaf. I never have any issues and he seems to be well taken care of. I’ve tried other sitters who will turn us away because they do not know how to communicate with a deaf dog. I am thankful to have this business in the 757.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding, Dog daycare
Response from the owner · a week ago
Awwww sniff sniff 😢 we love Casper. So glad you trust us.
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T C3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews T has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Shadow has been going to Dappy Dayz for daycare for over two and a half years now and he loves it. He is always playing with his puppy friends. Dappy Dayz always works with my schedule for vacations etc to let Shadow stay for boarding. We love Dappy Dayz and would highly, highly recommend them for boarding or doggy daycare
Services: Dog boarding, Dog daycare
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you. 🥰 shadow is def family.
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Timir GarnesLocal Guide · 67 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Timir has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
