AOKO is a dog daycare and boarding business in Northeast Columbus, operated by AOKO LLC. We believe good group care involves much more than simply putting dogs in the same room. It means paying attention to body language, choosing compatible playmates, building in time to rest, and adjusting our approach as we learn what helps each dog feel comfortable.

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That personal approach begins before a dog’s first day. We speak with every prospective family, answer their questions, and meet their dog in person to determine whether group care is a good fit. Dogs are neither accepted nor excluded based on breed alone. Every decision is made individually, with the safety and well-being of the entire group in mind.

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Our team provides supervised indoor and outdoor play, structured downtime, and a low dog-to-attendant ratio. Whenever boarding guests are in our care, an employee is onsite 24 hours a day.

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For Lisa Dimin, owner of AOKO, a great day at daycare means dogs get to do what they love—run, play, explore, and spend time with people who genuinely care about them.

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As the owner of four dogs herself, Lisa understands how much trust it takes to leave your dog in someone else’s care. She wants every dog at AOKO to feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely excited to return.

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The best feedback she can receive isn’t a polished review. It’s hearing that a dog recognizes the drive to AOKO and can barely contain their excitement when they realize where they’re going.

Our goal is simple: to give dogs a place where they can play, rest, and feel known—and to give their people clear, honest communication along the way.