We have been to several different places in the Madison area for both play days and boarding. My dog is extremely energetic and never seems to get tired out. With dogtopia, he is exhausted by the time he gets home. He has very sensitive skin and staff have been great about giving him baths with hypoallergenic shampoo, etc. The webcams are nice to peak in during the day and see how your dog is doing, and there is always a staff member right in the middle of the room, so the dogs are always being watched and someone is close by. Staff rake the time to write a note about each dog during their stay - which isnt necessarily super detailed, but again, it's nice that they take the time to communicate with you. I really enjoy taking our dog there. Dogtopia is a bit more pricey than most places, but are also open longer than most places and incorporate play days every day your dog is boarded.