About Us
The Dog Spot, Doggie Playcare (Daycare), Boarding, and Training Center has 5,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor space for your dog to play, run, romp, and enjoy time with other dogs.
Dogs are ALWAYS supervised by dedicated, highly-trained & caring staff (for more info. please see the "About Owner" below). This allows us to redirect inappropriate behaviors before they ever have a chance to escalate.
We have a wide array of pieces of playground equipment for dog to play on such as tunnels, slides, playhouses, etc. We also have plenty of safe toys for dog to play with including Kongs, Jolly Balls, Nylabones, Tug Ropes, Hooves, Skineez, and Flateez. We also provide raw knuckle bones for your dog's chewing pleasure during quiet time if approved by the owner ahead of time.
Many daycares don't provide toys or bones because they fear they MIGHT cause conflicts. Here at The Dog Spot, though, we think it's important to allow dogs to play with toys, which is why we ALWAYS supervise and work with dogs showing "resource guarding" issues. We feel this is a better policy than banning fun toys altogether.
The Dog Spot has an attached outdoor play yard that is enclosed by a 6 foot fence for safety. We roll up the back door most mornings and evenings as well as all moderate weather days so dogs can come in and out as they wish. If the weather is bad or too hot or cold, we make sure all dogs rotate out on a regular basis for potty breaks and fresh air.
Our yard and front entrance area are secured by "airlocks" which means you and your dog have to enter through TWO doors to get in or out. This is a safety feature to help us ensure your dog enters and exits The Dog Spot safely. If a dog should sneak past one door, there is still another door to safely contain your dog.
About the Owner
Joyce Keeton, CBC, the Owner & Operator of The Dog Spot, is a Certified Canine Behavior Counselor and Expert Dog Trainer, with recognized expertise in multiple dog interactions and aggression issues. Joyce has been working with dog for 23 years and has owned a Doggie Daycare (Pets In Paradise Resort & Hotel) in Florida for 10 years. Her education and experience give her the unique ability to allow large groups of dogs to safely interact with one another.
It takes many years of hands-on experience to become proficient in managing large groups of dogs in an off-leash environment. Veterinary, or even training experience alone does not qualify someone to safely manage groups of dogs off-leash. Most vets and vet staff along with trainers only deal with single or a few dogs at a time, and usually while the dog is on leash. Behavior experts agree that working with multiple dogs (more than 3) takes special training and experience to deal with safely. Joyce has that experience and knowledge!
Joyce personally evaluates every dog prior to accepting them into The Dog Spot playcare program. She uses positive reinforcement techniques when dealing with inappropriate behaviors. If necessary, she also uses and advocates "time outs".
Joyce also personally trains and works with all staff extensively prior to allowing them to supervise dogs on their own. They must have an understanding of dog psychology and behavior as well as the acceptable techniques for dealing with inappropriate behaviors when they arise.
While dogs are not "trained" while they are in playcare, Joyce and the staff work with all dogs to promote good canine manners and polite behavior.
3422 Diversified Dr., Loganville, GA 30052
678-475-7100
678-475-7600 fax
Located northeast of Atlanta near Snellville, Grayson, Lawrenceville, Monroe, Covington, Lilburn, and Dacula
