Who We Are
Locally Women Owned and Operated
First Dog Daycare in Rochester, NY
Centrally Located off of 490 and Monroe Ave, across from the Strong Museum of Play
Where The Dogs Safety Always Comes First
Owned By Emily
Emily opened Dogs at Play in 2000 after being inspired by the dog daycare facilities she saw in NYC.
Born in Rochester, attended East High School then went to London for College
Began volunteering at Lollypop in 1994, brought home an abused Rottweiler (Magnus!)
Led to Emily meeting Bob Minchella as a a dog trainer and realizing her love of dogs
Currently continues her education through seminars, discussions with other trainers on their methods and her own personal dog sport work