Small Paws Club

For Dogs in North and West Vancouver

Small Paws Club – The Exclusive Club for Small Dogs!

Welcome to Small Paws Club – Tailored Care for Dogs Under 30lbs! At Small Paws Club, we understand that small dogs have unique needs. That’s why we’ve created a safe, fun, and stress-free environment just for pups under 30lbs! Whether your little companion is energetic or more laid-back, they’ll feel right at home with us.

Why Choose Small Paws Club?

Exclusive for Small Dogs – We’re keeping things small and under 30 lbs! Your pup will play with others their size in a comfortable, low-stress environment.

Cozy & Safe Setting – Our space is designed to cater to small breeds, with smaller play equipment, comfy resting areas, non-slip flooring

Enrichment Play & Socialization – Structured playgroups ensure fun, exercise, and social bonding with compatible friends.

Personalized Attention – Our experienced staff provides tailored care, ensuring your pup gets the perfect balance of activity and relaxation.

Our Services

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Half-Day & Full-Day Daycare

Choose from flexible drop-off options to suit your schedule.

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Enrichment Activities

Mental stimulation, interactive toys, puzzles, training exercises to keep your pup engaged.

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Nap & Relaxation Time

Quiet spaces available for dogs who need a break from the fun.

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Special Puppy Playgroups

Great for socializing young dogs in a positive, supervised setting.

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Walks

Daily walks in a nearby park with a carefully matched playmate

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

Happy Tails advocates for positive reinforcement and is a fear-free, low stress daycare facility. We do not condone or support any aversive or punishment tools such as: electric shock collar, citronella sprays, prong/pinch collar, or martingale collars.

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

Schedule a pre-evaluation call

Schedule a pre-evaluation call to initiate the process of joining the Happy Tails family!

Step Three

Bring your dog for an evaluation

We require evaluations for us to assess personality, behavior, and likelihood to thrive at daycare. Following the eval, we’ll go over how it went and talk next steps.

Enrollment Form

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?

Yes, we do! Our pet taxi service can assist with drop-offs and pick-ups. If you are running late or have another engagement to attend to after work, our pet taxi service can step in to bring your dog home after daycare.

Why is there a drop-off window?

Dogs are placed in their designated playgroup right after drop-off, which means play groups are well-established by the time the drop-off window ends. We will not introduce a dog into a group that is already underway, so we can continue to foster healthy stimulation and safe play for your dog.

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?

Yes, feel free to pack a snack or lunch for your pup in a leak-proof and labeled container.

Will there be any ad hoc training to reinforce good behaviour?

Yes! We are all about positive reinforcement and rewarding focus and engagement. We also have daycare add-ons if you’d like us to work with your dog privately in one-on-one mini-training sessions.

What happens if a daycare guest is unwell?

If a daycare dog is showing symptoms of illness, we will bring the pup away from other dogs for a wellness check and reach out to the dog parent to inform them of their dog’s condition and to come pickup as soon as possible. We will supervise and keep the dog as comfortable as possible with updates as necessary until pickup. If it is an emergency, we will contact a vet for further professional advise.

What disinfectant do you use to ensure sanitation requirements?

On the outdoor turf, we use URI-CIDe. 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?

Of course! Happy Tails is insured for Professional Liability along with property/building insurance. We also have a valid Business License permit from the District of North Vancouver.

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.

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