Dog Daycare, Boarding & Training in St. Louis City
5215 Manchester Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314)-328-2505
DOG@BESTFRIENDS.NET
The Watering Bowl in St. Louis City, also known as Dog Grove, offers professional dog daycare, overnight dog boarding, and dog training in a centrally located facility on Manchester Avenue. Convenient to neighborhoods like The Hill, Dogtown, Forest Park Southeast (The Grove), and Shaw, our location makes drop-off and pick-up easy for city residents and commuters alike.
Our St. Louis City location is thoughtfully designed to support safe play, comfort, and individualized care for dogs of all sizes and activity levels. Located near Forest Park and major routes like I-64/Highway 40, this facility combines spacious play areas with attentive, around-the-clock supervision.
Facility highlights include:
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17,000 sq. ft. indoor, climate-controlled play area — spacious room for supervised activity
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4,000 sq. ft. outdoor play area with Xtreme Green synthetic turf for run-ready fun
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A dedicated hangout space for small dogs and older pups who prefer a gentler pace
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Cushioned rubber flooring throughout to support joints and reduce impact
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Private boarding suites for comfortable overnight stays
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Professional dog training for confidence-building and behavior enrichment
This robust combination of space, amenities, and trained staff creates an environment where dogs can enjoy structured activity and relaxation — whether they’re here for a day of play, an overnight stay, or training.
SCHEDULE YOUR SNIFF AROUND
If you’ve never visited us, we’d like to formally welcome you. That welcome includes a simple 45-minute temperament evaluation that we call a “Sniff Around.”
It's a chance to get to know each other. The safety of our pack is our highest priority, and we want you to see how we do things, so you can feel as comfortable as your dog while they're here.
Your dog is free to stay and play for a full day afterwards. If you plan to board with us shortly following your Sniff Around, we prefer your dog stays at least 2 hours after their initial sniff to make sure they are comfortable with the environment.