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Stay and Play Pet House

Dog day care center · Oshkosh, WI · reviewed since 2018

How 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 55%53+28.9Reliability 24%55+13.3Value 14%44+6.2Replies to reviews 7%79+5.6Craft & service penalty21−7.9Experts Score= 46Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.46SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#33 of 36 after school carePosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 9%
4.5 ★★★★★ 174 Google reviews · 22 photos
82%five-star reviews
4.86★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
63%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Stay and Play Pet House at a glance

Google reviewers rate Stay and Play Pet House 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 174 reviews, with the owner responding to 63% of feedback. Positive comments highlight friendly staff, reasonable pricing, and effective socialization for dogs during daycare and boarding services. However, several low-star reviews criticize rude phone interactions, inadequate care for cats including insufficient feeding and dirty enclosures, and instances of pets returning with illnesses or dehydration.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 174 reviews (82% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 174 Google reviews (127 with written comments, 15 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 63% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 24, 2026.
  • Service: After School Care serving Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other after school care

Score per factor (100 = best)Each 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: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: craft & service.

Satisfaction53Reliability55Craft & service21Value44Momentum100Replies to reviews79Satisfaction: 53 (median 82)Reliability: 55 (median 79)Craft & service: 21 (median 87)Value: 44 (median 89)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 79 (median 73)
Stay and Play Pet HouseAfter School Care median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.Stay and Play Pet House: 53/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.C
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ReliabilityReliability · 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.Stay and Play Pet House: 55/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.C
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Craft & serviceCraft & 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.Stay and Play Pet House: 21/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.D
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ValueValue · 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.Stay and Play Pet House: 44/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.C
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MomentumMomentum · 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.Stay and Play Pet House: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies 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.Stay and Play Pet House: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 73.B
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Star ratings

174 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars14382%
  • 4 stars106%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star2011%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 127 written reviews

  • Praise9882%
  • Complaints2218%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price375%
  • Reasonable125%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude4538%
  • Would recommend2521%
  • Quality & results1311%
  • Price & value119%
  • Speed & response108%
  • Honesty & trust98%
  • Communication76%

What customers talk about

We read 127 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Been going there for a few years the staff is friendly, and inside and outside dog area is clean and large with large clean inside play area ,”
    “Not very accommodating for new customers, and a little rude.”
  • “I highly recommend bringing your dog here, seeing how excited king is the mornings of daycare makes me know he's at a safe, and happy place while we a…”
    “Would definitely not recommend this place if that is how they will treat your fur babies!”
  • “We take are little boy in every three months and they do a fantastic job.”
    “The sheet I had to sign also had some advice on what to do if your dogs paws get irritated (this is beyond irritation) but it is not working.”
  • “Prices are very reasonable and the pups come home tired from playing with their friends!”
  • “They were very accommodating with getting us booked right away for boarding next weekend.”
    “…y were already given alot of background on him and agreed to take it slow with him and allow him time to adjust at his own pace.…”
  • “Koda will be going back there in the future and it's so comforting knowing there is a boarder and daycare in the area to trust.”
    “It’s fraud and illegal to change someone’s signed document.”
  • “She explained things very clearly and thoroughly and did a little extra care for no additional charge.”

People customers mention

  • Sherry 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Recent reviews

Jody5 reviewsTotal 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 month ago★★★★★

The staff and environment is absolutely amazing!! Our family was in need of last minute boarding for our baby and the team took the best care of him!! I cant thank the stay and play family enough!

Great priceOther pet boarding
AllyceLocal Guide · 308 reviewsTotal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Lucy, the dog, had a wonderful stay. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. The place is clean.

Customer photo from Allyce's review
WillyLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Our puppy loves this place. He always comes back tired and smiling. Great people that run it. I would 💯 recommend it for extended stays or just the day!!!

SarahLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

My two younger (energetic) girls LOVE going to daycare each week. They both get a lot of socializing with other pups, and the humans get at least one evening a week of less chaos, lol. We have also used the overnight boarding service and were pleased with how well our older pup was treated and cared for. Stay and…

Great priceOther pet boardingOther pet daycare
Dave8 reviewsTotal 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. · 10 months ago★★★★

Stay and Play is Great! They were very accommodating when our Golden Fur Baby needed her nails cut. Friendly, Quick and Caring. They also had a nice price. Try them, You'll like them.

Reasonable price
PegLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Our puppy had a great time while staying here. Friendly staff. Lots of room during busy time of the season.

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 174 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Mady Verhagen3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mady has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Owners are amazing! Super friendly and very welcoming to all breeds!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Cat grooming, Dog daycare, Dog training
Jody Marie5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jody has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The staff and environment is absolutely amazing!! Our family was in need of last minute boarding for our baby and the team took the best care of him!! I cant thank the stay and play family enough!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Other pet boarding
Allyce ZLocal Guide · 308 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Allyce has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Lucy, the dog, had a wonderful stay. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. The place is clean.

Willy LeinweberLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Willy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our puppy loves this place. He always comes back tired and smiling. Great people that run it. I would 💯 recommend it for extended stays or just the day!!!

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you so much for the raving review. Your boy always brings the energy and non stop fun. We look forward to his play days bc we know we’re in for some goofy entertaining moments!!! 🥳

Way Da WeirdoLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Way has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

MY DOGS LOVE IT HERE!! Kenzie is an amazing worker!!

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

thank you for the shout out to Kenzie - we all think she’s pretty great too! And one thing is for sure…if your dog comes for daycare while Kenzie is working, s/he will not go home with any eye gunkies!!! Thank you for your continued business and support!

Sarah HartmanLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sarah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My two younger (energetic) girls LOVE going to daycare each week. They both get a lot of socializing with other pups, and the humans get at least one evening a week of less chaos, lol. We have also used the overnight boarding service and were pleased with how well our older pup was treated and cared for. Stay and Play, thank you for taking care of Mandy and Becky!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Other pet boarding, Other pet daycare
Response from the owner · 9 months ago

We have LOVED getting to know Mandy and Becky. They are such good little fur balls - they must have energizer bunny in their DNA with the never ending energy they bring with them! Lol. Thank you for the review 😊

Dave Wortman8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dave has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Stay and Play is Great! They were very accommodating when our Golden Fur Baby needed her nails cut. Friendly, Quick and Caring. They also had a nice price. Try them, You'll like them.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Peg Berg ManLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Peg has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our puppy had a great time while staying here. Friendly staff. Lots of room during busy time of the season.

Lacey Kling2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lacey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

AMAZING!!!

Josh Kosh1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Josh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My dogs absolutely love it here!!!! Definitely will be coming back

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