Welcome to The Groove Hound Doggie Daycare!

Why Choose The Groove Hound?

Our playground is indoor and outdoor crate-free space, with huge outdoor space for running and playing. We play ball. We have birthday parties.

We keep our pack small so it stays personal.

Not only do we adore dogs, but we pride ourselves on treating dogs like the valued family members they are.

Daycare Enrollment Forms & Information

The Playground

Meet Gert, Pack Leader

Giving Back

The Groove Hound Gives Back

The Groove Hound is committed to serving the community and giving back as much as possible.

We love dogs and our work extends beyond caring for our day-to-day pack.

This isn’t just our day job … it’s our life!

With regular donation drives for ACCT Philadelphia, volunteering, and personal missions to help any dog that needs it,

Gert & the team are always looking for ways to improve the lives of dogs in need.

Please be sure to check out Pitty City Rescue – Gert and Nicole’s pet project:

Pitty City Rescue is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Community driven. Family Run. Neighborly.

Pitbull friendly. Compassionate. Rescue advocate.

Dog treat enthusiast. Dedicated and determined.

Queer friendly. Inclusive and Diverse workplace.

Some kind words from our pet parents:

Brenton F:

“The Groove Hound is a gem in Fishtown. A grass roots operation run by Gert, the owner and pack leader, they truly care for their animals. The “pack” is carefully selected to make sure the dogs get along and are able to play hard without breaking into fights. My very timid rescue found her second home at the Groove Hound. She cowered around the city for the first few weeks after we moved into the neighborhood, but once she started interacting with all the other dogs at daycare she really came out of her shell. Gert is super reliable and a pleasure to work with, and the rest of the staff really care for the dogs like their own. Can’t recommend it highly enough.“

Heather R:

“My dog is CRAZY about this place and so am I! Gert the owner is not only great with dogs, but she runs a great business. The dogs have an awesome outdoor area to play in all day, the staff is attentive to make sure everyone is behaving themselves, and the dogs enrolled are carefully selected to make sure all the dogs are part of a great pack! This is one of the best decisions I have made for my dog to ensure he gets proper socialization. Not to mention, on busy days of work, I know he is getting plenty of exercise. So if you really are looking for the best place to send your dog to “school” I can not recommend the Groove Hound enough!”

Binh L:

“My dog Sesame is skiddish with people (covid puppy blues) and really has much to thank of her development from The Groovehound. Boy are they the best daycare I could have possibly found for my dogs. They care so genuinely and deeply and I trust them so much. They alternate between inside rest time and outdoor play time. I look forward to every picture they post to see if I can spot my dogs and they’re just the darn nicest people.

Sesame would probably never forgive me if we ever moved. Groovehound 4 life.”