The SL Directory: Doggy Day Care

Fetch takes a holistic approach to your dog’s wellbeing, prioritising not just physical health but their mental needs, too – ideal if your dog suffers from separation anxiety. The company offers a comprehensive day care service, with a spacious and secure play area where your dog can sniff, roam and socialise with others, as well as a peaceful resting space – both of which are monitored by experience staff. Each Fetch experience is tailored to every pup’s needs and personality – plus, the company also offers boarding and training facilities. 

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Your dog is in safe hands with this family-owned pet care company. It offers day care, boarding, transport, grooming, pet taxi and pet sitting services – and it’s all personalised, taking into account both the canine and the owners’ needs. With half-day and full-day options, there are plenty of activities on offer – swimming pool included – to keep pets occupied. Plus, trained staff members will provide you with updates throughout the day.

Visit MyBuddyPetCare.ae

DogWalk Dubai prides itself on working around your schedule. First established as a pet spa and rehabilitation centre, this day care will take great care of your dog. There are plenty of add-ons if you feel your dog needs some extra TLC, such as training, fun in the pool, basic grooming (nail clipping, ear cleaning, tick and flea treatment), a weight loss programme and one-on-one undivided attention with a staff member. For peace of mind, all dogs are vetted with a behaviour assessment – so you can be assured all the animals will get along. 

Visit DogWalkOnline.com

Spread across 18 tennis courts, two-thirds of which are indoors, this luxury pet resort and spa boasts the world’s largest indoor dog park. It has an all-suite boarding facility for 185 guests, a day care with pick-up and drop-off options, outdoor and indoor play areas with pools, a professional behaviour academy and grooming services. In 2020, it expanded to include Little Gems, a dedicated area for smaller breeds. To make your pup feel at home, you can personalise the suites with their favourite toys and stay connected via webcam. Dogs are grouped by size and temperament to ensure a fun and comfortable experience, rotating through play areas for swimming, cuddles and naps. For total peace of mind, first aiders are also on hand to treat any minor injuries, and vet partners are nearby in case of emergencies.

Visit MySecondHomeDubai.com

The Barking Lot offers an impressive 18,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor play zones. It prioritises your pet's safety and wellbeing with trained canine coaches, pet-friendly cleaning supplies, shock-absorbing rubber carpeting, soundproof walls and climate-controlled environments. Its day care facilities are divided by size, personality and play type, ensuring total safety and comfort for your pet. Plus, every dog is pre-screened for open play, and there’s constant supervision with plenty of updates provided throughout the day. Despite its name, The Barking Lot also offers cat boarding and cat grooming.

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Urban Tails runs behaviour assessments prior to any boarding and day care stay, as well as full vetting when it comes to vaccinations and neutering. Included in every stay is a welfare check, a climate-controlled area, pool access, 24/7 supervision, as well as plenty of cuddles. Play groups are always selected due to size, energy and personality but what sets Urban Trails apart is its enrichment activities; it has cognitive and sensory games available – think lick mats and treat puzzles. Plus, drop-off and pick-up options are available.

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Zoomies has three large day care areas, catering to your dog and playmates of their own size and temperament. As well as offering behaviour assessments, it consistently maintains a low dog-to-handler ratio, making sure your pup gets plenty of one-on-one care. It also offers a specialised puppy day care, where younger dogs can be socialised. Alongside its comprehensive day care facilities, Zoomies also provides overnight dog boarding, as well as swift transport options in partnership with Furry Travel.

Visit Zoomies.ae