Welcome to Dogs at Play!

Photo of Mini Poodle Mix, Brown Color, Outside with other dogs in the background

Who We Are

  • Locally Women Owned and Operated
  • First Dog Daycare in Rochester, NY
  • Centrally Located off of 490 and Monroe Ave, across from the Strong Museum of Play
  • Multiple Play Groups Based on Size and Temperament
  • Where The Dogs Safety Always Comes First
  • Live Feeds So You Can Check In On Your Dog While They Play!

    • What Makes Us Different

  • Highly Experienced Owner in Busines for 25+ Years
  • Highly Knowledgable About Dog Behavior
  • Ongoing Education for Staff
  • No Corportate Nonsense or Greed
  • Close Relationships with Each Dog and Their Owners
    • Photo of brown english bulldog looking up at white mix dog with long nore
    Photo of women with german shepard dog in training

    Owned By Emily

  • Emily opened Dogs at Play in 2000 after being inspired by the dog daycare facilities she saw in NYC.
  • Born in Rochester, attended East High School then went to London for College
  • Began volunteering at Lollypop in 1994, brought home an abused Rottweiler (Magnus!)
  • Led to Emily meeting Bob Minchella as a a dog trainer and realizing her love of dogs
  • Currently continues her education on dogs through seminars, discussions with other trainers on their methods and her own personal dog sport work