Welcome to Dogs at Play!

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

Multiple Play Groups Based on Size and Temperament

Where The Dogs Safety Always Comes First

Live Feeds So You Can Check In On Your Dog While They Play!

What Makes Us Different

Highly Experienced Owner in Busines for 25+ Years

Highly Knowledgable About Dog Behavior

Ongoing Education for Staff

No Corporate Nonsense or Greed

Close Relationships with Each Dog and Their Owners

We do NOT follow a "crate and rotate" system. If your dog can't be with the group and out for the day our system is not right for your dog. We can recommend other dog daycare facilities that might work better if this is the case. We have 25+ years of success in keeping your dog safe, happy, healthy and exercised. Our knowledgeable staff, and exclusive Dogs at Play system are well known in the Rochester area.

We keep small dogs and big dogs separated for the majority of the day. If your small dog is cool with his/her big pals, you are fine with it, and we feel it is safe we will mix them at the end of the day. If we have any concerns such as dogs that are under 15 lbs or "fragile" breeds like Italian Greyhounds, we will either crate your dog for safety or put them in the communal office.

This does not apply to all small dogs, but is a case by case basis.

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 on dogs through seminars, discussions with other trainers on their methods and her own personal dog sport work