Fur'st Choice Doggie Daycare Virginia Beach, North Carolina

Kris and the entire staff do an amazing job with all the pups that stay here. I usually have my Boxer pup, Olive, stay for half a day on Tues & Fri. Those are her favorite days of the wk. I watch each time as she is introduced into the group (which she generally knows already) and when I pick her up, she is excited to see me and usually sleeps the rest of the day???? Prices are extremely reasonable, with half-day stays (3-5 hours) as low as $12 /day depending on the package. That’s cheaper than a dog walk and she gets to play with other pups!! They also do an excellent job taking photos throughout the day so when I board her and am missing her sweet face, I can pull up their FB page and see her having fun. Fur’st Choice is an A++ place! I’ve been very pleased.

We love Furst Choice. My dog gets overly excited on our way there. The staff takes great care of the dogs and is always looking out.

I'm very disappointed that my dog is no longer able to attend this daycare center after day one. He was literally kicked out on his first day, in less than three hours. We had worked on getting him in for months, paid extra for shots that other daycare places don't require, passed their temperament test, raced to call in and reserve daycare - that is, if we weren't put on the waiting list. I was made aware of their strict policy of dogs acting out: One strike and you're out. It was also his first day there and I can only imagine that my dog was feeling anxious on his first day as some children or normal people would be at their first day at anything. I'm also disappointed in hearing how they handled my dog. He's been going to doggy daycare since he was a puppy, has worked this multiple dog trainers throughout the years, and not once have I heard professionals grab dogs by their collar in the middle of a fight. We were taught by our trainers and past doggy daycare centers not to do that. This is extremely unfortunate because our dog's vet is right next door and now we'll have to explore a further option for us. I only recommend this place if you're interested in spending weeks to fulfill their requirements, pay for additional shots, fight every week to be that "special caller" that'll be granted daycare (you can only reserve a week in advance - if you're lucky), and cross your fingers that your dog doesn't get hit with the "one strike and you're out" policy. Oh, and also be fine with workers that resort to pulling a dog's collar in the middle of a fight. Just a tip, one of our dog's last daycare places used bitter apple spray before resorting to touching the dogs.

We took our pup to Furst Choice as soon as she got all her 4 month shots, and it was the best decision we ever made! Our dog went several days a week for a year and a half until we moved away, and we loved everything about it. She would get SO excited to go see her pup friends/staff. The staff treated her like their own, were always extremely communicative, sent home daily report cards, and who doesn't love seeing silly pictures of their dog playing/getting dressed up everyday? Big plus that they're next to the vet as well. If you're not able to get on the "regular" list, then you just need to be diligent about calling a week ahead to schedule your days before they fill up. Highly recommend!!!!!

Our dog Bodie loves you guys! He gets excited about going to see all his friends there. Thank you for your kindness. Jim

Worst place! Do not take your pet here... The manager is super rude and the place is gross... also, the dogs get into fights all the time because they don’t separate them.

No clue who or why someone would not give these guys a 5-star review, but the truth is this is a great team of caring people who love their guests and customers. Having the vet next door is icing on the cake. Our hound dog has been going here for years and it still is one of his biggest joys. He loves Furst Choice like family.

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Been a customer for 4 years. Our highly active Brittany needs the interaction twice a week to keep him sane, and we board. Very caring staff, great coordination with Vet that shares their location. Love the Facebook postings, and individuality they maintain for each dog.

Recently picked up our 16 week old Golden. He was injured. We did not receive notification that he was injured (the dog would not place weight on his rear paw) When picking the dog up we walked right past the manger who did not say a word about the dog being hurt. Then once in the office and dealing with a young lady who then walked outside and spoke with the manager said hey your dog is hurt. I think you could rub it out. Its now almost 9pm and we have not been contacted by the daycare to check on our dog. I of course rushed him to the vet. His knee and hip seem fine bu the is having problems with is toes. Which I hope he will be okay. I will keep you posted on how this turns out but I would not take your pet to this place.

Love the staff, hate the management. Recently, they returned our dog Lily to us both sick and with fleas (fleas have never happened to her) and did not even tell us about it. $300 later in vet bills, she is fine. This was the second time she was returned to us sick and the staff never told me. The vet next door appears to own part or all of Fur'st Choice and told us they would address it. The vet is great-the daycare is not. Save yourself anxiety and money and go elsewhere. Again, the staff is caring and loving if apparently somewhat undertrained.

Excellent place to take your dog. They really do have caring people!!!