Field Day

They’ll have a field day

Day care for dogs and cats in Maplewood. A real grass yard, small play groups, a loft no dog has ever seen, and a report card sent home every afternoon.

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A scruffy tan terrier runs across the grass with a tennis ball in its mouth, a black labrador and a small spaniel close behind.
Biscuit, Otis and Pip, Tuesday at 11:42
  • Open weekdays, 7am to 7pm
  • 214 Alder Street, Maplewood
  • One handler for every eight dogs

A weekday, hour by hour

Every day follows the same rhythm. Pets settle faster when they know what comes next, and so do their people.

  1. Drop-off

    A handler meets you at the gate, asks how the night went, and walks your pet in. The gate stays open until 9:30.

  2. Yard play

    Dogs head out in groups of eight, matched by size and energy rather than breed. Upstairs, the cats get the morning sun.

  3. Lunch and a nap

    Lights down for ninety minutes. Everyone gets their own bed and the food you packed for them.

  4. Games

    Scent trails, puzzle feeders and a little recall practice. Brains get tired too.

  5. Report card

    A photo and a few honest notes land in your inbox while the tail is still going.

  6. Pick-up

    Come any time before 7. Running late? Call us and we’ll keep them fed and settled.

Report card

Tuesday

Biscuit, a scruffy tan terrier in a pink collar, with his tongue out.

Biscuit Terrier mix, age 3

Played with
Otis, Pip and Mango
Lunch
Finished the lot
Nap
12:40 to 1:55, with snoring
Mood
Waggy

Shared the rope toy for the first time today. We made a fuss of him.

Dana, yard handler

This is what lands in your inbox at 4 pm.

Room to run, room to hide

Three spaces under one roof, because a great dane and a nervous kitten want different things from a Tuesday.

A golden retriever, a dalmatian and a corgi with a rope toy play on the grass under a shade sail while a handler kneels with the smaller dogs.

The yard

Six hundred square metres of real grass, mown weekly and shaded by sails. Dogs play in groups of eight with a handler of their own, and the gate between big and small dogs only opens when both sides are ready.

A ginger tabby lies on a wooden window shelf while a grey cat curls up in a round bed below.

The loft

Upstairs and out of earshot. Window shelves, sun patches, a separate entrance, and a door no dog has ever been through.

An old chocolate labrador and a beagle puppy asleep side by side in a large dog bed.

The quiet room

For puppies, seniors and anyone who has had enough. Dim lights, thick beds, and a handler who whispers.

Prices

Your first morning is free. It’s a trial for you, your pet and us.

  • Full day

    Up to twelve hours, with a nap, games and a report card.

    $48

  • Half day

    Any five hours, morning or afternoon.

    $32

  • Cat day

    A full day in the loft, with a report card of their own.

    $30

  • Ten-day pass

    Ten full days to use within three months. Saves $50.

    $430

Questions people ask at the gate

Something else on your mind? Call us on (555) 010-0142 between 7am and 7pm.

My dog is shy. Will they be okay?

Probably, and we’ll find out gently. The trial morning starts one-on-one with a handler, then with one calm dog, then a small group. If the yard is too much, the quiet room is always open.

Do the cats and dogs ever meet?

No. The loft has its own entrance, its own floor and its own handler. The closest a cat gets to the yard is watching it from a window shelf.

What should I pack?

Lunch in a labelled container, any medication, and a lead or carrier. We have bowls, beds, toys and towels.

What if I’m running late?

Call us. Someone stays with your pet until you arrive. Pick-ups after 7pm cost $1 a minute, and all of it goes to whoever stayed.

How young is too young?

Puppies can start at sixteen weeks, two weeks after their second round of vaccinations. Kittens can start at six months.

Can I check in during the day?

Yes. The yard camera streams from 9:30 to 5, and the link is in your welcome email. You can also just call.