Puppy Play

Our Dog Playground is an indoor off-leash space for dogs to have fun and release excess energy. We have toys, balls, a ramp set, treats, agility obstacles, and more! Our playground supervisors are there to make sure the dogs have fun and stay safe.

Our programs include:

• Puppy play groups - your puppy will have fun and learn to socialize
• Training classes - puppy training all the way to advanced behavior
• Doggy dates - reserve the playground for your dog and his/her best pals

... plus birthday parties and more!

All dogs must have a Barkz membership to join playgroups. We do not allow exceptions to this, to make sure that every dog is properly vaccinated and properly socialized with other dogs. This keeps the play area fun for everyone.

Becoming a Member

• Step 1: Call or email us to set up an appointment. 
• Step 2: Complete an application form. We will need your vet's name and phone number so we can request vaccination records.
• Step 3: Be sure your dog is current with all his/her vaccinations (see below). Also, all dogs that are 6 months and over must be spayed or neutered.
• Step 4: Complete a Playground Evaluation with your dog, our playground manager, will ask a few questions to get to know your dog and determine which playgroup would be the best fit. Our will also review how playgroups work and what you can expect.

Membership costs $10 for one year.

Vaccinations

If your dog doesn't have all his/her vaccinations, or if they are out-of-date, our staff will ask you to update them. We have to ask you to do this, for your dog's safety and for the safety of our other canine guests.

We require the same vaccinations as most other daycares and boarding facilities: DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies, Flea/tick prevention and a fecal float. For puppies, it is fine if the vaccinations have been started - you don't have to wait until it is complete. However, we encourage your puppy to have their Bordetella vaccine at 12 weeks, preferably by injection as the intranasal one can easily be sneezed out. Bordetella is an airborne virus that is highly contagious, and can be spread by meeting dogs on the street, in the park or on a walk as well as at kennels and daycares. Bring your vet's name or phone number and we'll contact them to make sure your dog is protected.

Please Note: All vaccines need 7-10 days to stimulate a response from the immune system. So please be sure to keep your dog up-to-date so you don't miss any playgroups.

For more about safety, please read our Playground Safety Rules.

Playground Activities