Dog Daycare
For Dogs in North and West Vancouver
Enrichment-Based Dog Daycare Centre
We’re not your traditional “drop off and play” daycare experience.
Happy Tails Enrichment Daycare focuses on your dogs’ physical and mental wellness by curating activities and experiences that balances physical, cognitive, problem-solving, and calming skills. Your dog will experience both play and rest allowing for rotation through various activities such as group play/social hour, cognitive activities, potty walks, and calming breaks.
The result? A happier, healthier dog to relax with at the end of the day.
About Our Dog Daycare
With enrichment dog daycare, your dog will:
- Play with other dogs with a similar size, energy level, and play personality
- Experience smaller playgroups that allow for a higher quality of play for shorter periods of time. We will never have more than 30 dogs in our care in one day
- Have more rest breaks which allow proper downtime for emotional health and low-stress thresholds
- Participation in individualized activities and play sessions based on desires/needs
- Be under the care of staff who are 100% certified in Pet First Aid and Force-Free and Low-Stress Handling, as well as trained in Canine behaviour and body language. Our handler-to-dog ratio is one handler for every 8 to 10 dogs
Rates
Full Day: $52.00
Half Day: $40.00
Prepaid Packages
Mellow Doggo, (2x/week, 8 full days): $392.00
Social Butterfly, (3x/week, 12 full days): $564.00
VIP Unlimited, (4-5/week, 20 full days): $910.00
Prepaid Packages are non-refundable and must be used within 4 weeks of purchase
Other Rates
Initial Dog Evaluation: $25.00
Late Pick-up Fee: $15 per 15 minutes or portion thereof
Pet Taxi: Based on location, $9-$23 per trip
The Space
We Offer Three Indoor Play Spaces
Our indoor space is well-insulated and is heated by a forced-air central heating system. During the summer, we open our ground floor large bay garage door for fresh air. The second floor has air conditioning. Each room is further divided for the day’s different energy levels and play styles. All indoor play spaces house structures for dogs to take breaks, as well as leather, cushioned seats and Kuranda beds for relaxing.
Play Room 1: Big Paws
Perfect for larger, more active dogs to play and roam together.
Play Room 2: Small Paws
A safe area for our little pups under around 40 pounds to interact all day.
Chill Room: Senior Paws
Outdoor Space
We also have over 5,000 sqft of outdoor space, a portion of which is fenced off for our Outdoor Sensory Garden that includes a Durapet Turf area, platforms, different textures, a sand pit, water features, and more!
Hours & Process
Drop-off Time: 7:00– 9:30 a.m.
Pick-up Times Between: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 3:30–6:30 p.m.
When you arrive, please take your dog over to the Potty Patch. This is our designated doggy potty space where your pup is encouraged to sniff and mark before coming into the play rooms!
Be sure to take your dog’s leash and other handling equipment with you (we do not keep them during the day), and bring them back for pick-up.
Positive Reinforcement
The Process
Ready to Get Started?
We pride ourselves on ensuring a safe, interactive, and enriching experience for the dogs in our care, and our onboarding process below allows us to do just that!
Step One
Complete Our Enrollment Form
Our enrollment form provides us all the info we need to ensure your dog’s safety and well-being while in our care.
Step Two
Book A Dog Evaluation Appointment
Schedule an evaluation to initiate the process of joining the Happy Tails family!
Step Three
Arrive For Evaluation Appointment & Meet Your Evaluator
Step Four
Schedule A Half-Day Trial
Enrichment Dog Daycare
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take walk-ins?
All daycares must have a reservation as we only accept a specific number of dogs per playgroup on a daily basis (maximum of 30 dogs). We do this in order to keep playgroups manageable and prevent overcrowding for a better, safer daycare experience.
Cancellations/Rescheduling
Cancellations or reschedules are accepted up to 4:00 p.m. the day prior. Same-day cancellations or no-shows will be charged a full day.
What are your drop-off and pick-up windows?
Dogs will need to be dropped off between 7:00–9:30 a.m.
Pickup time can be between 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Late Pick-ups
If you are running late, please call us ahead of time to let us know. There will be a late pick-up fee of $15 for every 15 minutes or portion of.
Half-Day Pick-ups
Dogs must be picked up no later than 1:00pm for Half-Day daycare, or will be charged a full day.
Do you offer pet taxi services?
Why is there a drop-off window?
Is there a minimum required attendance?
We do require all dogs to attend a minimum of 4 times a month in order to remain on our active roster; however, we do strongly recommend regular attendance (twice a week or more) to build up routine and establish positive relationships with staff, and other dog friends.
What are the vaccine, age, and neuter/spay requirements?
Your dog will need to be:
- At least 12 weeks old
- Up to date on Distemper Combination, Rabies, and Bordetella
- Spayed/neutered after 1 year on a case-by-case basis. If we notice any undesirable behaviour with any dogs in our care due to being intact, we will discuss a more suitable alternative to daycare.
My dog has a sensitive tummy/allergies. Can I bring a snack?
Will there be any ad hoc training to reinforce good behaviour?
What happens if a daycare guest is unwell?
If it is an emergency, we will contact a vet for further professional advise.
What disinfectant do you use to ensure sanitation requirements?
For indoor spaces, we use Virkon S and Prevail.
We also have air purifiers to help eliminate any airborne contaminants.
Are you insured and permitted?
Need more help?
Contact us and we will get back to you during office hours Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m..
Daycare Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.