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2844 Crescent Springs Pike, Erlanger, KY 41018

1116 Russell Street, Covington KY 41011

Covington, KY

Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming in Covington, KY

Smaller playgroups. More ways to engage. The care you know from Allie’s Walkabout.

Structured Socialization

Your dog plays in carefully managed groups based on size, play style, and temperament. Our team actively guides interactions to encourage positive social skills and prevent overstimulation.

Trained, Active Supervision

Our trained staff are present in every play yard, continuously observing body language, managing energy levels, and stepping in when dogs need support or redirection.

Peace of Mind for Pet Parents

You can feel confident knowing your dog is safe, engaged, and cared for in a structured environment designed to support both physical activity and emotional wellbeing.

Covington Daycare Hours

Monday – Friday | 6:00am – 8:00pm

Saturday | 8:00am – 5:00pm

A Day Designed Around Your Dog

A rewarding daycare day involves more than simply giving dogs time to play. Dogs need compatible friends, attentive supervision, engaging activities, a predictable routine, and time to recharge.

At Covington, dogs participate in smaller playgroups of approximately 3–8 dogs. Groups are thoughtfully arranged according to each dog’s size, temperament, energy level, and play style. Enrichment is incorporated into the daycare experience, giving dogs different ways to explore, interact, and use their minds as well as their bodies.

Smaller, Thoughtfully Matched Playgroups

Smaller groups allow our handlers to work closely with the dogs in their care and make thoughtful adjustments throughout the day. We watch how dogs communicate, respond to boundaries, engage with their friends, and settle when it is time to take a break.

Our goal is not simply to keep dogs busy. It is to create positive social experiences in which each dog feels comfortable, supported, and understood.

Indoor Play in a Consistent Environment

Covington’s daycare experience takes place entirely indoors. Dogs can play and engage in a consistent environment without their routine being interrupted by rain, heat, cold, or muddy outdoor conditions.

Although Covington does not offer outdoor play space, its smaller groups and enrichment-focused routine provide dogs with multiple ways to stay physically and mentally engaged throughout the day.

Enrichment Included in the Day

Play is only one way dogs interact with the world. Covington daycare includes enrichment activities designed to add variety, encourage natural behaviors, and provide mental stimulation.

Activities may include lick mats, scent-based engagement, interactive activities, and other experiences selected for the dogs participating that day. Specific activities may vary based on each group’s needs and comfort levels.

Time to Rest and Reset

Even in a smaller group, dogs need opportunities to pause and recharge. Rest is built into the Covington routine to help prevent overstimulation and keep the daycare experience enjoyable from arrival through pickup.

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Is çovington the Right Location for Your Dog?

Our Covington location may be a great fit if your dog:

  • Is more comfortable in a smaller playgroup of approximately 3–8 dogs
  • Benefits from closer interaction with handlers throughout the day
  • Enjoys enrichment activities in addition to social play
  • Does well in a consistent indoor environment
  • Benefits from a balanced routine of activity, mental engagement, and rest
  • Needs daycare or grooming closer to Covington

Indoor-only care is not automatically the right fit for every dog, just as larger outdoor playgroups are not right for every personality. Our Meet & Greet process helps us understand your dog and determine whether Covington or Erlanger offers the environment in which they are most likely to feel comfortable.

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PackPro Dog Sociability Scale

Learn more about the PackPro Dog Sociability Scale here.

Erlanger or Covington Location?

Both Allie’s Walkabout locations share the same commitment to trained staff, attentive supervision, thoughtfully matched playgroups, structured rest, and care tailored to the individual dog. Not sure which location is right for your dog? Call us and tell us about their personality, routine, and play style. We’ll help you choose the best place to begin.

Erlanger, KY

  • Spacious indoor and outdoor play areas
  • Playgroups generally consisting of 12–20 dogs
  • Optional enrichment activities
  • Our established 4.5-acre campus

Covington, KY

  • An indoor-only daycare environment
  • Smaller playgroups generally consisting of 3–8 dogs
  • Enrichment included throughout the daycare day
  • A more intimate personalized experience

New Here? Let's Get Started!

We can’t wait to meet you and your pup. Give us a call and we’ll learn about your dog’s personality, routine, and needs, answer any questions, and help you choose the right next step. For first-time boarding guests, we’ll schedule an evaluation so your dog can get comfortable with our team, routine, and space before longer stays.