Where Dogs Come to Thrive
100% cage-free daycare and boarding — on a real 25-acre farm.
A different kind of dog care.
Dog’s Day Farm is Montgomery County’s only licensed, 100% cage-free/kennel-free daycare & boarding facility featuring acres of outdoor space— set on an idyllic, 25-acre farm in Gaithersburg, MD. We believe dogs thrive when they have real space to run, genuine connection with other dogs, and a team that treats them like their own. So while your pup frolics in the great outdoors or curls up in bed next to a friend, you can rest easy knowing they’re happy, healthy, and living their best life.
What Makes Dog’s Day Different
Real Farm Setting
Acres of outdoor fenced yards where dogs stretch their legs, explore, and simply be dogs. In contrast to indoor-only facilities, we prioritize a natural and spacious environment for every canine companion.
Truly 100% Cage-Free — Day and Night
No crates, kennels, or isolated suites. While others may promote “cage-free” care but still use “crate/rotate” methods, or offer isolated “suites” at night, we prioritize a truly open and social environment for our guests. While some dogs may benefit from some degree of isolation, that’s not our approach here. For dogs who thrive in an open, social setting — this is exactly the environment they’ve been looking for.
24/7 Personal Companionship
Humans are present with the dogs day and night, even sharing the same room during overnights — not monitoring remotely via cameras. Our hands-on approach fosters genuine connections with every pup. Low staff turnover means your dog sees familiar faces visit after visit, and those relationships often develop into deep bonds over time.
Built-In Enrichment + Add-Ons
Structured and unstructured play and group enrichment activities are woven into every day. We also offer 1-on-1 enrichment sessions as an optional add-on for dogs who want more.
Our Communication Standard
Daily photos and honest updates — always. You’ll know exactly how your dog is adapting, and you can always reach us. No guessing, no surprises. Open, transparent, and always working to improve.
Professional Dog Care
Extensive team training in dog body language, behavior, group dynamics, and management. Several staff members are certified trainers. We’re also a Fear Free Certified facility prioritizing the well-being of every pup.
Great Value
Our nightly rate is comparable to other facilities — but includes individualized care, enrichment, daily photos and updates, and more. Comparable in price, incomparable in what’s included.
Fear Free Certified
Licensed by Montgomery County
Certified Trainers on Staff
The right fit for the right dog — our dogs are the happiest. 🐾
🐕 Daycare
Supervised play, socialization, enrichment, and rest periods, outdoors and indoors. Cage-free, all day, every day.
🌙 Boarding
Cage-free overnight stays with the same care and comfort as daycare — no kennels, ever. Cozy up with other pups in comfy beds and nooks, or cuddle with a human in the human bed.
🚜Farm Trips
A fun, farm experience with taxi for dogs who just need a few hours out of the house to get some energy out with their friends.
25 Acres · Licensed & Insured · 100% Cage-Free · Family Owned Since 2012 · Open 7 Days A Week
Behavior Is Communication
Every dog here has a voice. We listen. Our team is trained to read body language, manage group dynamics, and create an environment where every dog can feel safe, comfortable and content.
Ready to See If We’re the Right Fit?
Every dog starts with the registration process and a meet and greet/evaluation. It’s the first step in our acclimation process. It’s how we make sure Dog’s Day is the right environment for your pup. Once you’ve read through, fill and the contact form and we’ll get back to you!
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love love love this place! As does our basset hound JoJo.
Barb Baumann
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Finn has been going to Dogs Day for almost four years now, and it’s hard to adequately put into words how amazing this place is. The proactive communication from Kelly and the entire team is something you rarely find these days, and every single person genuinely loves and cares for the dogs entrusted to them as if they were their own. Watching Finn bolt out of the car every time we arrive tells me everything I need to know. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing he’s excited to be there and loves spending time with people who care for him so well. And the adorable photos they send are the icing on the cake!! We are incredibly grateful to have found Dogs Day.
Michelle Tigani
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My dog LOVES going to Dog’s Day Farm. We have used both their daycare and boarding services many times and it is always an easy experience. The staff are all great and are excited to see that my Olivia Louise is coming to play.
Jenny Fullerton Zucker
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dog's Day has been a godsend for my golden retriever. She has been either spending play days or boarding at Dog's Day for over 11 years. This has been a constant positive experience for her. Her outside play is great exercise along with the socialization. The cage-free boarding is managed expertly by the Dog's Day staff. The competence of every staff member is impressive. They truly enjoy what they are doing. Kelly and Matt are responsive and knowledgeable business owners and I cannot say enough about how grateful I am to have discovered Dog's Day! I keep editing this in the number of years but its excellence stays the same. A wonderful place for daycare and boarding.
Devon Allen
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing staff and facility!
Sarah Crockett
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing place —my dog always seems so happy and well cared for…highly recommend! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Jennifer and hubby stoker
JENNIFER STOKER
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It's coming up on about a year that I've been using Dog's Day Farm. And probably time to write a full review. For me, Dog's Day Farm is probably one of the best places I've ever left my dog for boarding. As a frequent traveler for work. I need good, safe overnights for my Chesapeake Bay Retriever. And a place to run is a bonus. From the beginning the "meet and greet" where they are very selective in the dogs they take was impressive. They have a very large farm with various areas for the dogs to play. They don't have kennels and advertise as so. But that's not really something I care that much about, because my dog is kennel trained. Because of that, however, you are going to pay more for the staff to spend the night with your dog. They apparently sleep anywhere they want-- on lofts, under stairs, on cots and maybe even with a human, etc. Which I think is kind of funny. What I like is they take the time every day to take photos of your dog playing with her friends. And they tell me how she slept each night. These young people that work with the dogs are super. You can tell they really love them. And I feel so grateful to them for caring for Rosemary. Most important to me is their vetting process for dogs. They will not take any aggressive dogs. And I love that. My dog was attacked in Chicago by two dogs. And it caused her to be rather submissive and sometimes nervous when she gets around more than one dog. She is not nervous at Dog's Day. She has friends and plays with them. I can trust that they will not allow any dog they see is aggressive to board there or stay for daycare. This is not something you get at every daycare and that is why even though I find the prices a little steep, (and sometimes the monthly bill feels like a mortgage!) I can rest assured when I'm away that my dog is well cared for. And that peace of mind is worth it.
Lisa Lyne
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My Daisy goes there for daycare and overnights. They are super to work with and take good care of her. Cage free is the biggest reason we use Dogs Day at the Farm. We have known Matt & Kelly for years when they use to take our Danny Boy for farm trips, just awesome people.
Kate otto