Bayshore Pet Resort

«The following breeds are not accepted to board: Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Weimeraners, German Shepherds, Alaskan Huskies, and American Bulldogs.»
Enough said.

Love it here! Staff is extremely friendly. I use the daycare and they are happy to see my girl everyday:)

My dogs love Bayshore Pet Resort and all of their fun monthly photoshoots. Or maybe I love the fun festive pics. Seriously, I’ve never had a bad experience and the staff is especially friendly and accommodating.

I have been boarding and grooming my extremely hyper and annoying dog here for two years and had nothing but wonderful experiences. The groomer is really excellent. They are a godsend!!!
They get 5 stars for simply tolerating my dog.
Everything else is gravy.

It has taken us a while to find a kennel and groomer for our Boston Terrier that we’re really happy with since moving to Tampa a couple of years ago, but Bayshore consistently delivers.
Our dog has short hair (so not much to do but wash it, pretty foolproof) but my usual complaint with other groomers is that they leave her nails too long. Thankfully, the groomer at Bayshore does a great job with her nails and she comes home smelling lovely, but not too strong of perfume (some other groomers have soaked her in post-​bath spray and it’s just too strong and can’t be pleasant for her).
We’ve jumped around with boarding her, trying to find a good fit, and this is where we’ll be going from here on out. I had read great reviews about Lucky Dog but when we left here there for a trip home to see family for the holidays in 2012, we returned and found her very stressed and VERY thin (3−4lbs lost on a small breed in such a short time is alarming). The part that really bothered me was that the staff didn’t say anything about the weight loss or the other details of her stay, just handed her back and collected the boarding fee. We largely try to avoid boarding her because of this incident but when our dog sitter fell through this summer, we went with Bayshore (having boarded her there once before) and were very happy. The staff were happy to relay the details of her stay when we called midway through to check in and she was happy and healthy upon being picked up.
The staff is great and we’ve been really happy with the services provided. The reason we had jumped kennels briefly was because some of the older reviews on this site made me nervous but we have had nothing but positive experiences with this business. They are clean, professional, friendly people who treat our dog with kindness and compassion.

We have taken our dogs here three times while we were out of town over the past three months. The second time we picked them up, they both smelled absolutely AWFUL. So we paid for them to have baths this third time.
Today when we picked them up, the owner (Robin) told me in an aggressive and rude tone that we could «never» come back because our PUPPY is a pit bull (she’s an American Staffordshire MIX — the sweetest dog you will ever meet). She also told us, in front of my 9 year old daughter — we lied about the type of dog she is (how could we lie? The dogs have been there multiple times — they know what our mutt looks like).
Robin doesn’t take the time to explain and tell me this while I’m paying but decides to as she is physically handing the dogs on their leashes to me making it difficult to hold a conversation with her. (After insulting our other dog for doing «excitement pee» — yes, some dogs do this especially young ones) She then proceeded to make the decision on the spot that she wouldn’t allow our Australian Cattle Dog to come back either. She accused Mike and I of lying about our Australian Cattle Dogs breed claiming she is not actually pure bred. Mike corrected her telling her that she IS most definitely a pure bred, she responds with «oh good for you». What was the point in questioning our dogs breed then being rude about it when you were wrong?! On top of that, when we asked why they couldn’t come back — she claimed «aggression» so naturally, we asked for examples of this happening and why we were never informed of this before. She had zero examples. She also told me if there were any incidents we would have gotten a phone call. After continuing to question her accusations with no proof, she claimed an incident happened LAST YEAR on the 4^th of July. Our dogs weren’t alive last year! How is that possible? To clarify, we did not board them this 4^th of July either.
All around, we felt as a business owner, she could have discussed this with us in a much more professional manner. The best part of all of this? She warned us to stay away from the German Shepherd waiting to be checked in, claiming IT IS AGGRESSIVE TOWARDS OTHER DOGS. So the German Shepherd is allowed to stay there (though their website says they are also banned) but our dogs — with no aggressive history — are not? Her reason? The dog is a «long time customer». Mikes family has been going there for over 8 years (his parents dog was there today) but I suppose this isn’t long enough. I’m not sure why we were discriminated against. If you have a rule about pit bulls — fine But our ACD? Completely uncalled for.
We’ve spent over $ 1000 in 3 months there of which she told us was a «mistake» since Sophie is a pit mix. Mind you, her husband (and part owner) was the handler who took our dogs to their cages each time we checked them in so why didn’t he tell us we couldn’t bring them/​the pit mix there each time? She continued to then tell us to go to «Lucky Dog» (where the dog died there this summer) which Mike responded «I won’t take them there, do you think I’m that stupid?» And she responded «I’d hope not». This is a perfect example of how unprofessional she was to us. I suppose mocking paying customers makes for a great business.
On that note — both our dogs received «baths» this morning at this facility but BOTH came home itching like crazy with FLEAS. However, this would’ve been a perfect time for Clio or Sophie to show aggression during their «bath» but of course, they did not. And she had zero problem taking our money for that though. Do yourself a favor: Take your dogs and money elsewhere.
*IF you have time, be sure to read about the dog that died there last year and the mixed reviews.
**If you look under «Reviews Removed for VIOLATIONS» you’ll find a January 2012 5-​star fake review from Robin H (the owner) then another a month later from BAYSHORE PET RESORT. Both banned — because you can’t go on and review your own business. You shouldn’t have to make up fake reviews if you have a wonderful business — it will speak for itself.

It’s a little odd for me to review a pet resort since I don’t own a pet, but I’ve been really impressed with the service at Bayshore Pet Resort.
My husband’s coworker travels often so his beloved schnauzer, Kaiser, spends a lot of time at Bayshore Pet Resort. My husband and I love this little fur baby to death so we offer to watch the dog any chance we get. You would think that Bayshore Pet Resort would be upset with us for taking away business from them, but I think they realize it’s what is best for Kaiser. Because of this I really respect them.
Kaiser’s owners usually have their dog groomed at Bayshore Pet Resort before he visits our home because I have terrible pet allergies. (Technically schnauzers are hypoallergenic, but they aren’t 100% hypoallergenic.) I don’t know how the groomers get him so clean, but he smells so incredible afterwards! I think they are hiding fields of lavender and flowers in the back because he always smells like he rolled in a flower patch! The staff takes such excellent care of him even though he barks like crazy when they try to blow dry him after his bath! I can tell Kaiser loves the staff because he always leaves with a smile on his face.
Depending on your needs the boarding rates range from $ 30 – 72 per day. If you pay in advance there is a 10% discount and they waive any medication administering fees and will upgrade your pet to the largest available kennel. The boarding rates include 4 – 5 walks per day, unlimited play time, and all natural dog food (canned and/​or dry). Grooming is an additional cost. I strongly suggest getting your dog groomed after a long stay because they get really dirty playing with the other dogs.
It’s only a matter of time before we cave in and get a dog. When we do get one we will definitely be taking our dog to Bayshore Pet Resort!

We have trusted Robin and her staff completely with our two small dogs for 6 – 7 years. Our dogs have stayed for daycare many times as well as overnight & extended boarding stays. (At times we have boarded them for as long as 2 weeks). The staff has always been consciences about our dogs vaccines being up to date prior to boarding and they make detailed notes regarding their meals, any meds they may need and grooming requests/​needs. In our notes on file the staff has documented contact numbers in case of emergency as well as maintaining our vet’s info.
The staff has been very good about keeping our small dogs with other small dogs (to the best of our knowledge). I was sad to hear about the tragic Yorkie story. I feel confident that any changes that need to be made to correct the issue from every happening again have been promptly implemented.
We have been VERY happy with our experiences with Bayshore Pet Resort over the almost decade that we have been using their services.

My maltipoo did daycare, boarding and got groomed at Bayshore during the first four years of his life, (till just a while ago) while we lived in Tampa. He was there just about every weekday during that whole time.
He absolutely LOVED going – LOVED it— and I trusted Robin and her staff totally – they never let me down. They treated him like he was their own. When he acted lethargic one day (he is normally the complete opposite of lethargic) they called me at work so I could take him to the vet. He was fine, but I felt good that they recognized he was not acting himself and called me right away. That’s how trust is built.
I now live in CA and Riley hates going to his daycare and groomer – he actually SHAKES — this was a surprise and a first –I watch on camera and he’s treated well, but he felt most at home with Robin and her crew, obviously. He’d run to go back into daycare, without a backwards glance. Now? He pulls at the leash to go back out the door and home. So he rarely goes.
When I remarried, my husband brought other dogs into the family and we boarded them with Robin. I can’t say enough good things and I can’t tell you how much I wish her facility was out here where I now live.
It is always a risk to put dogs together and it’s one that every day care facility takes. Sad things happen, but it’s not necessarily the fault of the facility. People love to blame, sue and call media, and some media outlets are sensationalistic and even despicable and irresponsible in how they cover «news.» I should know; I worked with them daily during my career.
I am very particular about the care of my little dog – and hard to please. I can vouch for the care Bayshore takes with their doggie customers and without any reservation, recommend this operation. Email me any time for specifics about my experience and my dog, Riley’s.

We absolutely love Bayshore Pet Resort. Our Westie has been going there for grooming, daycare and boarding for almost 7 years. We have been to other kennels and the Bayshore staff and services they offer are the best. I feel the staff is caring and professional. What sets apart Bayshore from other kennels, besides the staff, is the dogs can run around and play all day and get walked without additional cost. My dog has severe allergies/​skin issues and the staff is great about following instructions regarding his meds and special food needs.
I always decline a bath from Bayshore after boarding and my dog has never come home smelling like fecies or urine. I feel 100% comfortable taking my dog to Bayshore. The fact that every time I say Bayshore, he goes crazy and runs to the car helps too!