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🐾 About What's Up Dog? - Empty Sandbox

Trusted care for the dogs you love.

For years, local families and visitors have trusted What's Up Dog? - Empty Sandbox for professional training, daycare, boarding, grooming and everyday pet care — from people who treat every dog like their own.

📍 1 Demo Way Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Caring for a dog at What's Up Dog? - Empty Sandbox

Caring for dogs is what we do.

10+
Years serving our community
1,000s
Happy dogs cared for
Full
Grooming · Daycare · Boarding · Training
★ 4.9
Loved by local pet parents
★★★★★ 4.9 from local pet parents  ·  Read our reviews →

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🐾 Why Pet Parents Trust Us

Real dog people, real dog expertise.

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Experienced Professionals

Our team includes trained animal-care specialists, groomers and professional trainers — from everyday family pets to specialized work.

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Safety Comes First

Supervision, careful handling, vaccination requirements and well-managed spaces are built into every service.

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Personalized Care

No two dogs are the same. From feeding routines to play and grooming, care reflects your dog’s individual needs.

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Founded on Training

We began with professional, humane dog training — obedience, behavior and beyond — and it still guides everything we do.

🐶 The People Behind the Care

Meet the people caring for your dog.

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Founder & Training Lead

Oversees our training program, with a background in obedience, behavior and working-dog work.

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Animal Care Team

Certified, caring attendants who supervise daycare and boarding and keep every dog safe and happy.

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Grooming Team

Professional groomers who handle baths, coat care, trims and full styling with a gentle touch.

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Training Team

Experienced trainers for puppy foundations, obedience and more serious behavioral concerns.

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🐾 Our Story

From dog training to total dog care.

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The Beginning

Professional dog training

We started after seeing a real need for humane, effective, professional dog training in our community.

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Growing With Our Customers

Nutrition & pet supplies

We expanded into thoughtful pet nutrition and carefully selected supplies, with a focus on healthy dogs.

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More Ways to Help

Daycare, boarding & grooming

As families asked for more, we added supervised daycare, overnight boarding and professional grooming.

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Today

Complete dog care

Training, daycare, boarding, grooming and supplies — all backed by a team of dog-care professionals.

Safe, supervised dog care
🛡️ Safety & Comfort First

Your dog’s safety and comfort come first.

Trained, caring team members Supervised daycare environments Separate small & large dog areas Rest & cool-down periods Fresh water always available Vaccination requirements Individualized boarding care Your dog’s regular food maintained Clear pickup & reservation steps
👋 New Here?

First time visiting us? We’ll help you get set up.

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Choose your care

Daycare, grooming, boarding or training — pick what your dog needs.

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Create your profile

New customers make a quick account so we have your and your dog’s details.

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Send records if needed

We’ll clearly tell you which vaccination records your service requires.

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Request your visit

Pick an available date and send us your request — we’ll confirm.

Prefer talking to a person? 📞 Call our care team — (850) 420-2894
💬 Happy Tails

Loved by dogs. Trusted by their people.

★ 4.9 average from local pet parents.

★★★★★

“Our pup comes home happy and tuckered out every time. You can tell the team genuinely loves these dogs.”

Ashley R.Daycare customer
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“Best groom around, hands down — and they’re so gentle and patient with my nervous rescue.”

Marcus T.Grooming customer
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“The training made a real difference. We finally enjoy our walks again. Worth every penny.”

Priya N.Training customer

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📸 Where Your Dog Stays

Take a look around.

Dogs playing together in the daycare yard
Daycare Play Area
Two dogs relaxing in a boarding suite
Boarding Suites
A groomer working on a fluffy dog in the salon
Grooming Area
A dog working through an agility course
Training Space
A happy dog running outdoors
Outdoor Exercise
A member of the team greeting a corgi
Our Team at Work
📍 Visit Us

One standard of care.

What's Up Dog? - Empty Sandbox

📍 1 Demo Way Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
✓ Grooming✓ Daycare✓ Training✓ Boarding

Hours & contact

Book online anytime · call (850) 420-2894 for today’s hours.
❓ Good to Know

Questions pet parents ask us.

Do I need an appointment? +
Yes — reserving ahead helps us give your dog the attention and space they deserve. You can request a visit online or call us and we’ll help you book.
Which vaccinations does my dog need? +
Requirements depend on the service. When you book, we’ll clearly tell you exactly which records to send and how.
I’m a new customer — where do I begin? +
Choose the care your dog needs, create a quick profile, send any required records, then request a date. Prefer a person? Just call us.
Can someone help me book over the phone? +
Absolutely. Calling is an equally easy way to book — our care team is happy to walk you through everything at (850) 420-2894.
Can my dog stay overnight? +
Yes — our boarding offers hands-on, individualized overnight care, and we keep your dog on their regular diet and routine wherever possible.
Can my dog be groomed during a stay? +
Where grooming is offered, we can often add it to a stay so your pup goes home clean and happy. Ask us when you book.
🐾 Come Say Hi

We’d love to meet you — and your dog.

Whether it’s a safe place to play, a comfortable stay, professional grooming or help with behavior, our team is here for you.

First time? Our team can help you get started.