Wag Hotels’ Oakland location opened as the newest facility in their chain, and it’s genuinely impressive if you need somewhere to leave your dog while you travel or work. The space spans over 5,000 square feet with actual skylights in the playrooms, so it doesn’t feel like a typical kennel basement setup. They’ve got indoor play areas plus outdoor splash pools, which matters if your dog actually enjoys water.

The boarding options range from private Wag Rooms to Ultra Suites. The suites come equipped with TVs, Skype capability, Netflix, and Pandora, which sounds like overkill until you realize it means you can check in on your dog or at least keep stimulation going during quiet hours. They also board cats in their own Ultra Suites with custom-designed play structures, so this isn’t just a dog operation.

If you’re not looking for overnight boarding, they run an All Day Play program that functions as supervised daycare. Dogs actually interact with each other during these sessions rather than sitting in individual spaces—they play, exercise, and socialize. It’s less “we’re watching your dog” and more “your dog is having an active day with others.”

The facility is in Oakland, which is convenient if you live in that part of the East Bay and need something more reliable than asking a neighbor to stop by twice daily. The building feels purpose-built rather than converted, and that design difference shows in how the space is actually laid out for movement and activity rather than just fitting crates into available square footage.

If you’re heading out of town or just need consistent weekday care while you work, call them directly to ask about current availability and which room type makes sense for your dog’s energy level and temperament. They’ll have a better sense than any website description of whether All Day Play or overnight boarding works better for your situation.