Playful Paws City Location
Requirments
Note:
Our city location is best for dogs that are well socialized with other dogs. If your dog does not do well with other dogs or is over 8 months and not fixed please refer to our acreage location.
General Requirements For Registering Your Dog at Playful Paws
Registering your dog at Playful Paws is an easy three step process:
Register with us through call, email, or in person.
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Vaccine Info and
Health Check
2
Complete
Temperament Test
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Step 1: Register with our office team.
Before the first visit, we do require all customers to speak with our office team to ensure all requirements are met.
We also require all new clients fill out a contract and questionnaire to be completed before the first visit. You can pre-fill out the form below and email it to us at reservations@playfulpawskc.ca or print it off and bring it with you upon arrival.
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Step 2: Vaccination Info & Health Check
Every dog that visits Playful Paws must provide proof and be vaccinated for the following:
Rabies
Distemper/Parvo (DAPP)
Strongly Recommended:
Bordetella (Kennel cough)
Flea, Lice & Tick Treatment
Request this information from your veterinarian. It can be sent via email beforehand at reservations@playfulpawskc.ca or in person on or before the first visit. Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.
Other health requirements:
All dogs over the age of 8 months must be spayed or neutered to visit our city location. If your dog is over this age and unfixed, please contact our acreage location.
Please make sure your dog is not currently experiencing any illness when bringing them to Playful Paws. We maintain regular cleaning to keep a health and safety environment.
Any injuries must be healed enough to avoid aggravating or opening any recent wounds.
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Step 3: Temperamental Test & Trial Daycare Day
All dogs visiting our city location must:
Have a nylon clasp collar with attached name tag (no chain collars, pinch collars or martingales)
Be comfortable around other dogs and people. We are a highly social environment and all dogs are placed in group settings with staff present.
All dogs must pass a temperamental test/trial day of daycare. We typically arrange the trial day on one of our less busy days to ensure they are comfortable in our environment, the other dogs, and the staff.
We do recommend arriving as early as possible for the trial day of daycare between 7am-9am during weekdays and 9am-11am on Saturday’s. This allows us to familiarize with the dog when we are at the least busy part of our day and ensures your dog is comfortable and adjusting to the new environment with the best support from the staff team. We open at 7am on weekdays, 9am on Saturdays, and 12pm on Sundays. We suggest dropping off within the first hour of opening to avoid first pack greetings at the busiest times of the day.
Any dogs displaying signs of aggression to humans will be unable to stay at our facilities.
Joining Playful Paws as a new member
Welcome to Playful Paws!
As a new member, we want you to know what to expect after your dog’s first day — and as they continue attending our daycare environment regularly. Our goal is to keep you informed and help you feel fully prepared for the (very cute) exhaustion that often follows a fun-filled day with us.
Fatigue & Tender Paws
We provide a highly social, active, and engaging environment where dogs can truly be dogs. With plenty of playtime, new friends, and constant stimulation, it’s no surprise that many pups head home happily exhausted!
It’s very common for dogs to experience both mental and physical fatigue after their visits. The excitement, enrichment, and activity throughout the day can leave them extra sleepy, relaxed, and content once they’re back home. This is a completely normal response and typically lasts a day or two as they recover from all the fun.
You may also notice some mild paw tenderness. Similar to breaking in a new pair of shoes or boots, your dog’s paws are exposed to different surfaces and increased activity while they’re here. This can occasionally lead to temporary soreness. We recommend allowing your dog to rest and discouraging excessive licking, as licking can cause further irritation.
Our team carefully monitors all dogs during their stay and will always communicate with you if we observe any signs of sore muscles, tender paws, or anything else worth noting. Your dog’s comfort and well-being are always our top priority.
Germs
At Playful Paws, we follow thorough daily cleaning and disinfecting protocols to maintain a sanitary environment. However, because daycare is a highly social setting, similar to an office workplace or a children’s daycare,germs can still make their way into any facility despite strict cleaning practices.
Even dogs vaccinated for Bordetella (kennel cough) can still contract circulating viruses, as vaccines help reduce severity but do not guarantee full immunity. We recommend speaking with your veterinary team before starting daycare to discuss kennel cough vaccine options and lice prevention to help reduce the spread.
We also communicate openly on our social media channels about any contagious viruses currently circulating within our facility to keep our clients informed.
Scratches and Minor Wounds
In a fun, active, and highly social daycare environment, minor scratches, small nicks, and occasional superficial puncture wounds can happen. Dogs naturally play using their paws and mouths, they wrestle, chase, and tumble — and just like kids on a playground, minor scuffs can be part of normal social interaction.
While we carefully supervise playgroups and match dogs based on size, temperament, and play style, small cosmetic injuries can still occur during healthy play. Many scratches are surface-level and may not be noticeable until you’re home for cuddles.
If we observe any scratches, punctures, or areas of concern during your dog’s stay, we will clean and assess the area promptly and communicate with you immediately. Your dog’s safety and well-being are always our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining a safe, transparent, and responsibly managed environment.