Park Your Paws
Dog Daycare in Columbus, OH
Your Dog's Best Day
It begins the moment they arrive at one of our modern, full-service doggy daycare centers.
Park Your Paws dog daycare is a supervised indoor dog park in Columbus, Ohio, with locations in Clintonville (Columbus North, 4366 Indianola Ave) and Downtown (395 E Mound St). Daycare is $37 per day, or from $33 a week with a membership, and both locations are open 7 days a week.
Dogs of all sizes play together through the day on a play/nap cycle, with naps, meals and medication handled by trained staff. New dogs start with a temperament test.
Not only do they get to socialize with friends (both furry and human!) throughout the day, but they also have an endless assortment of fun and challenging activities ahead. We think of it like an indoor dog park (varies by facility, some have outside locations as well) where you can drop off your pups for a day of supervised fun.
We believe that a Fun All Day approach is best for dogs' minds and bodies.
But rest assured, when they run out of gas, there are plenty of ways for them to recharge. A nap in the hammock? A quick dip in the pool? Yeah. Sounds good.
Fun All Day
A Day in the Life
Your dog can expect a day rich with exercise and attention, filled with interaction and play with dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. Small dogs love big dogs, and big dogs love their little counterparts! (Don't worry, we're careful!) Downtown, we match playgroups by play style; at Columbus North, the pack plays together as one mixed group.
Each location's schedule and every dog's needs can differ, but a day at one of our doggy daycares looks a bit like this.
We are committed to the health and happiness of each pup, so we follow a play/nap cycle that gives them the proper amount of downtime to thrive both at daycare and at home. The schedule doesn't account for additional nap/downtime rotations, but rest assured, we carefully monitor each dog's behavior and attitude to best place them in a playgroup or let them recharge their batteries.
Your only job is to pick them up at the end of the day knowing they got their fill! (Extended or weekend hours may be available by location.)
- Open - 10:00Arrivals and Open PlaySafe and supervised open play while the pack gathers for the day.
- 10:00 - 12:00Concentrated Play and Specialty BreakoutsEach day is different, but now is the time for some of our most fun activities. Some dogs will break away for any of our myriad wellness or training services.
- 12:00 - 2:00Breaks, Naps, and MealsEvery pup gets what they need during the day. Rest is really important! But so is getting that mid-day snack or having their medication administered. Our well-trained staff can handle all of that.
- 2:00 - 4:00Concentrated Play and Specialty BreakoutsOnce again the pack gets down to business on whatever their afternoon session has in store for them.
- 4:00 - CloseOpen Play till PickupThe pack is tired as it dwindles towards close, leaving just our boarders to hold down the fort for the night.
Peace of mind
Why Park Your Paws Doggy Daycare Centers are Special
Safety
Each of our facilities and procedures is designed to provide a clean and healthy environment in which your dogs can thrive. Dogs are supervised closely, good behavior and manners between the dogs are encouraged, and the environment in which the dogs interact is highly controlled and managed.
Staff
From the moment our team members join us, they receive comprehensive training that equips them with the necessary skills to fulfill their duties. In addition, we have an ongoing program in place that focuses on enhancing their abilities in various areas, including animal handling, behavior observation, management, and other essential services such as food and medical administration. We take pride in our Pack Leaders, who are enthusiastic about engaging with our furry friends and are ready to Fun All Day as well!
Specialists
Each location varies, but we employ or partner with specialists who ensure our dog daycare environments are safe and fun for both the staff and the pack.
Why daycare
Benefits of Dog Daycare
In our quest for animal wellness and to earn your trust, it is very important for us to step back and evaluate the effects of dog daycare on our pack.
While there are numerous positive effects, occasionally a particular dog is not well suited for a daycare environment. We will be honest with you and advocate for your dog. If it isn't right for them, we will communicate that with you.
Some of the benefits your pup will experience:
- Finding life-long friends! Some of our parents end up doing play dates outside of daycare
- Expend plenty of energy which helps maintain a healthy weight and activity level, especially as they age
- Socialization and gaining comfort around other dogs and people
How much does dog daycare cost in Columbus?
Dog daycare at Park Your Paws is $37 per day with Pay per Play, or a weekly membership from $33 (1 day per week) to $245 (unlimited days plus included services). No contract is required, and pricing is the same at both Columbus locations. See the full price list on the Columbus North and Downtown pages.
What does a day at Park Your Paws daycare look like?
Arrivals and open play until 10:00, concentrated play and specialty breakouts from 10:00 to 12:00, breaks, naps and meals from 12:00 to 2:00, more concentrated play from 2:00 to 4:00, then open play until pickup. Staff follow a play/nap cycle and watch each dog's behavior to place them in a playgroup or let them recharge.
Do small dogs and big dogs play together at daycare?
Yes. Dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes play together, and our staff supervises closely. At Columbus Downtown, playgroups are matched by play style; at Columbus North, the pack plays as one mixed group.
What does my dog need before their first day of daycare?
Dogs must be at least 4 months old, spayed or neutered if over 7 months, current on Rabies, Distemper (DHLP) and Bordetella vaccines (Canine Influenza preferred) or have valid titer testing, and pass a temperament test so we know they are dog- and people-friendly. Start at the North or Downtown get-started page.
Is daycare right for every dog?
Not always. Occasionally a dog is not well suited to a daycare environment. If that's the case, we will be honest with you, advocate for your dog, and tell you.
You’re this close
Now is the time to Join Our Pack!
We hope you believe, as we do, that your dog deserves to have Fun All Day at one of our doggy daycares! Your next step is simply getting in touch with the location nearest you to begin the admissions process.
