All Dogs Club — Local services in College Park

I have taken my dog to ADC off and on since 2007 or 2008, so about 9 or 10 years. Does that make me a pro reviewer for ADC or something? The owner is an animal lover first and foremost. I know that apart from running a business she advocates for and supports animal rescue and foster programs. She is also extremely knowledgeable about many dog-related issues. I have spoken with her several times over the years. I trust her.

As far as my experiences with ADC, my dog really enjoys the place! He runs to get into the facility and I have to encourage him to leave. I am not a dog, so I do not know the magic formula. I think every dog has different needs. My dog always comes back to me happy, healthy and worn out. All positives. He also smells like urine and dog perfume. Not my favorite combo, but he is absolutely thrilled to go back and not injured, so I support him. Yep I could give him an exit bath... but I am too thrifty aka cheap, so I just deal with it.

So a little more on the urine odor..... When I walk into the facility, it smells like there are a bunch of dogs urinating in the back common area..... and there are.... but the staff cleans it. Often times I can tell when they have cleaned the area and there is a fair amount of "airing out the facility" that happens, in some regular way. If you have issues with the urine odor part.... you should find another place for your pet. I am a neat freak and obsessive about cleanliness and ridding my life of unpleasant odors. My dog and this place do not cater to my personality type and these obsessions. It is a part of my experience at ADC and I can live with picking up my happy, healthy dog, who smells like urine and perfume, because it works for my dog and I support his health and happiness.

Lastly, I like the fact that staff members address my dog by name and he makes me slightly jealous/insecure with his affection for them. After seeing him fawn all over the staff I think to myself, " Don't I pet him often enough and I give treats without making him overweight". LOL They had a least one staff member who has been with ADC since 2008, when we first started our visits.

I also like the idea that my dog is free to roam most of the day. He can nap when he wants to and can go outside to play. This is not one of those facilities where all of the dogs are in a single or double pen and then the dogs are taken out to play or go for scheduled walks. No....the arrangement at ADC allows each dog more freedom.... and that is what my dog seems to like.... no, love about ADC. That and being able to roll around until he smells...

I really wanted to like this place. The owner is hands on and always present. Unfortunately, first impressions leave much to be desired.

The second you walk in to the reception area, you are greeted to the pungent odor of urine. While that should have been a red flag, I still wanted to at least give them a try. I dropped my dog off for one day of daycare and when I came to pick him up and drive home with him, he reeked so badly of urine that I could hardly breathe. It's safe to say the ride home was unpleasant. They do offer bathing services but they are expensive and I do not want to bathe him every time I take him to daycare.

I have been to other daycare places where the area is clean, the building smells clean, and my dog comes home clean. This place is really convenient when it comes to location if you work/go to school in the College Park area. However, its really not worth the amount of cleanup and smell you have to endure in order to make the convenience worthwhile.

UPDATE: One of the staff called me today to let me know that the day I brought my dog they were having an issue filtering out the smell and because of that it was hard to get him from smelling. I appreciate them reaching out, however, I am still not sure if I would return. I do appreciate the gesture and am therefore raising my rating from...

I have been coming to All Dogs Club for 20 years. Sasha,RIP, loved coming there. The staff was excellent. I really do miss the limousine service and wish they would bring this back.

My current dog, Duma, has the same experience. Duma was traumatized at a groomer and became difficult with others cutting his nails. Will was able to work with him and now everyone can cut his nails.

I read some of the reviews and they seem inaccurate. The place is clean and the staff like Will, April, and Marta are caring employees. I was concerned when the managment changed, but I habe not had any major issues. The person who said her dog got Kennel cough, should not blame the facility. They are serious about dogs having all their shots. They turned Duma down 2 weeks ago because his bortello shot expired by one day and had a vet appointment the following day. I was annoyed because I called Marta a few weeks prior to let her know that he had an appointment that weekend, but they did not allow him to come in. Nonetheless, I am one of the few customers who have a long relationship with All Dogs Club and can guarantee a safe place...