ABOUT US
At Paws n Play SA, we provide a fun, nurturing, interactive and fully supervised indoor environment for all dogs, big and small.
Our professional team take a gentle and encouraging approach to care for our canine guests, using positive reinforcement to ensure they are happy, healthy and stimulated.
We provide half and full-day doggy day care services, dog boarding, dog washing, a puppy sensory area, a comfort zone for older or timid/shy dogs, party services, and much more. For our shy and nervous dogs, we take a slow and gentle approach through calm interactions, small groups, plenty of space and food-based rewards to help build their confidence at their own pace.
Our daycare facility is located in the north eastern suburbs of Adelaide.
3A/108 Tolley Road, St Agnes 5097
Daycare
We provide a safe, clean and fun environment with plenty of room for your dog to run around and play with their friends. We keep your fur baby stimulated throughout their visit with positive reinforcement play, daily activities such as find the treat, tunnel run, obstacle course, tug-a-war, tennis ball games, ice shell pool games, dog friendly bubbles and ofcourse our giant ball pit with over 10,000 balls.
Daycare
Activities
Find the treat
Tunnel run
Obstacle course
Tug-a-war
Tennis ball games
Ice shell pool games
Dog friendly bubbles
Giant ball pit
Giant Ball Pit
Let your dog have a blast of a time in our Giant Ball Pit with over 10,000 balls!!!
Country Day
Welcome to Paws n Play Country Day
We can't wait for dogs to experience up to 5 acres of country style play in the Adelaide Hills.
Which includes; open fields to run and play, a large dam to take a dip and many more activities throughout the day to keep your dog happy and stimulated.
Simply drop off your dog at Paws n Play SA Daycare Facility in St Agnes between 06:30am - 8:00am to enjoy the daycare experience with friends before the bus departing at 08:00am.
The bus will be returning to our daycare at 3:00pm and the dogs will get to play in our daycare facility with their friends again until pick up anytime from 3:30pm until 6:00pm.
Our Country Day property is only a 20 minute bus ride away straight from our facility, we are proud to minimise our travel time for your dog, compared to other similar services in Adelaide the dogs can be travelling on the bus for hours at a time picking other dogs up prior to arrival.
We are proud to be running seperate dog size Country Days, there will be small dog only days and medium/large dog only days.
Our Prices - $100 per dog. Which includes; Daycare before and after, a free lunch, wash if dog required
If you are an existing daycare customer you can book in right away using our online booking system, as your dog is already familar with our daycare dogs.
If you are a first time customer looking to go on a Country Day, we will require your dog to attend our daycare for a minimum of a half day visit to assure your dog if suitable for a country day.
For any more information regarding Country Days, please read the FAQ on this website or our terms and coniditions on our Kennel Booker booking system.
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Boarding
We provide modern, clean, comfortable rooms for all breed dogs.
Room prices include;
Breakfast & dinner provided (chicken or beef biscuits)
1 hour playtime sessions in their own large daycare pen (morning and night)
Dogs from the same household may share a room depending on their breed.
Room prices are per night.
Drop off & pick up times are 08:00am - 10:00am (7 Days)
Options for additional services such as daily daycare, walks, treats and lunch orders.
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Classic Room
(1.4m x 2.0m)
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Deluxe Room
(2.0m x 2.0m)
Premier Room
(2.5m x 3.2m)
Washing
We provide dog washing for all breeds of dogs.
This service includes a wash, brush & blow dry.
Bookings require a full day of daycare, pick up after 3pm.
Short Hair Breeds
$45
Wash, Brush & Blow Dry
Long Hair Breeds
$55
Wash, Brush & Blow Dry
Birthday Party
Have your dog celebrate their birthday with their friends. With a day full of fun including a dress up party with a few of their friends, birthday games, disco dance party and ofcourse a birthday cupcake or cake!
Birthday Party
$20
Birthday dress up party
Digital photos
Birthday Card
Special birthday treat (take home)
Birthday cupcake
Group Birthday Party
$45
Birthday dress up party & disco
Digital photos
Birthday card
Special birthday treat (take home)
Birthday cake (a slice for your dog and their friends)
Disco Party
Have your dog dance their heart out with their friends under the disco ball lights. This service is only included with the Group Birthday Party" purchase.
DOG BOARDING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your best friend will feel right at home in our spacious, clean and comfortable rooms.
CAN MY DOG STAY IF HE/SHE HAS TO TAKE MEDICATION?
We do not allow any dogs that require medication.
Medication will not be administered to our fur friends during their Boarding and/or Daycare visits.
WHAT TIME CAN I DROP OFF/PICK UP MY DOG FROM BOARDING?
Pick up and drop off times for boarding are between 08:00am - 10:00am 7 days a week.
ARE THE BOARDING ROOMS STAFFED OVERNIGHT?
As like any other boarding facility in South Australia, we are not required to have staff members stay overnight.
Although each room is monitored with 24/7 video/audio cameras.
HOW DO I BOOK IN MY DOG FOR BOARDING?
Simply call us on 0477 872 019 to organise a booking.
A deposit of 50% will need to be provided to secure your booking.
This deposit is non refundable as per our terms and conditions.
DOES MY DOG NEED TO BE VACCINATED?
Yes, it is a requirement for all dogs boarding with us to have in date C5 vacccinations.
WHAT OTHER THINGS CAN MY DOG DO WHILE IN BOARDING?
We can provide additional services for your dog while boarding with us.
We offer daily walks, daycare playtime with other dogs and enrichment treats.
WILL YOU FEED MY DOG?
Yes, the prices for each boarding room includes breakfast and dinner.
Additional treats such as pigs ears, kong treats and chicken/veg casserole can be provided for an additional charge.
CAN I BRING MY OWN DOG FOOD?
Yes, if you prefer you are welcome to bring your own dog food.
WILL I RECEIVE UPDATES OF HOW MY DOGS STAY IS GOING?
Yes, we will send you daily updates and photos of your dog.
DAYCARE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bringing your dog to Day Care can be an exciting and overwhelming step for both you and your furry friend, Paws n Play Doggy Day Care SA want to make this change as enjoyable and beneficial for all!
WHAT ARE YOUR OPENING HOURS?
Our opening hours are between 6:30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.
CAN I BUY A PACKAGE?
Yes, packages are available ranging from 5 visit passes to 50 visit passes. All our packages can be found on our website.
CAN I VISIT BEFORE ENROLLING?
We encourage you to come to have a look at our facility from our viewing window to minimise disruption to our furry friends. The best time to visit is outside of the busy drop off and pick up time with our preferences being between 9:30am-3pm or by appointment.
WHAT DO I DO ONCE I HAVE ENROLLED MY DOG?
You can book in for a half day on a day that suits you. Not all dogs are suited or will enjoy the day care environment so this induction is a short session where we will get some more information about your dog including personality, likes and dislikes, traits and determine if the doggy day care environment will be suitable for your dog.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Please ensure your dog is wearing a secure fitting collar and is on a lead whilst entering and exiting Paws n Play Doggy Day Care SA. We generally ask you to leave any other personal items such as toys or bedding at home.
WHAT TIME CAN I DROP OFF AND PICK UP MY DOG?
You can select any drop off time and pick up time between our opening hours of 6:30am – 6pm. Our half day visits are up to 5 hours, full-day visits are 5+ hours.
WILL YOU FEED MY DOG?
We reward dogs for fair play and good manners. You may purchase a lunch order of chicken casserole or you are more than welcome to bring in their food from home. We will place them in their own space to enjoy their lunch.
CAN MY DOG GO OUTSIDE?
Our facility features indoor play spaces only, but we are fully air-conditioned and spacious enough to satisfy any dog’s energy needs.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY DOG IS SICK OR BECOMES INJURED?
If your dog is not acting its normal self or shows symptoms of potential illness such as diarrhoea, vomiting, discharge from the eyes, limping etc. in the lead up to your visit, we ask that you postpone your booking. Whilst in our care, if your dog has two loose eliminations, you will be called to collect your dog.
Your dog will always be supervised but there is still a small chance that the unexpected may happen when dogs play such as nicks, scratches, or abrasions. There is always an attendant who is trained in first aid, and you will be notified but, if necessary, we will take your dog to our associated veterinary practice nearby.
WHAT HAPPENS IF A DOG BECOMES AGGRESSIVE?
Our team are constantly providing supervision and monitoring behaviour for any signs of disruption. In the instance that behaviour exceeds normal play fighting, attendants will step in immediately and separate the dogs for some quiet time to help redirect their focus. If a problem cannot be resolved or there becomes a threat to other dogs or attendants, the dog may not be suited to continue in the dog daycare environment.
WILL YOU LET ME KNOW HOW MY DOG IS DOING DURING THE DAY?
Yes, we will send you an update during the day with how your pooch has been spending their day.
HOW OFTEN ARE THE PENS CLEANED?
To ensure our dogs are kept healthy, we maintain a strict hygiene policy which starts in the early morning hours and finishes at night every day we are open. This includes cleaning of not only the pens but bedding, toys, flooring, and water bowls; sometimes multiple times a day.
WHAT VACCINE DOES MY DOG NEED?
We require all dogs to be up to date with their C5 immunisation in line with our vaccination policy. Puppies from 12 weeks of age and older are allowed to come to daycare providing they've had their first C5 Vaccination.
DOES MY DOG NEED TO BE DESEXED?
New requirements contained in the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 (SA) now stipulate that desexing is compulsory in South Australia by the age of 6 months for all dogs born after 1 July, 2018. There are some exceptions, and in which will offer a conditional, continued enrolment when a Veterinary Medical Exemption is provided. Puppies younger than this are welcome to attend while still entire.
ARE THERE ANY BREED RESTRICTIONS?
While there are no banned breeds in South Australia there are prescribed breeds that have restrictions placed upon them. The prescribed breeds are: American Pit Bull Terrier, Fila Braziliero, Japanese Tosa, Dog Argentinia & Presa Canario. These dogs are not permitted for care at Paws n Play Doggy Day Care SA.
COUNTRY DAY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Treat your dog to a Country Day at Paws n Play SA. Let them come on a short 20 minute bus ride to our 5 acrre property for a run, play and explore a large dam, plenty of shade from many gumtrees and lots of fun activities throughout the day.
WHAT TIME DO I DROP MY DOG OFF?
Drop off at our daycare anytime between 6:30am - 8am. The bus will be departing at 8am. We return from Country Day around 3pm and pick up is anytime between 3:30pm - 6pm.
WHAT DO YOU DO IF ITS HOT?
We do start the day early arriving on site by 8:30am. The Country Day property has plenty of shade by many gumtress and a large dam to cool off in, if the temperature reaches 33 degrees we will return to our daycare and spend the remainder of the day there in the fully airconditioned facility.
IS THE PROPERTY FENCED OFF?
Yes, the entire property is fenced off fully. With fencing ranging from 1.4m up to 1.8m in places. These fences are completely snake proof to ensure the safety of all dogs visiting.
DOES MY LITTLE DOG MIX WITH BIG DOGS?
No, we do provide seperate size dog days to ensure the safety of all dog and for peace of mind for the owners.
DO I NEED TO BRING MY OWN LUNCH?
We provide lunch for all Country Day dogs for free, our chicken casserole. You will be asked on drop off if you would like the free lunch or you are more than welcome to provide your own lunch for the day.
HOW LONG IS THE BUS RIDE?
We are proud to have a very short bus ride of only 20 minutes, directly from our daycare to our Country Day property. All the Country Day dogs are safely secured while travelling.
CAN I COME SEE MY DOG PLAY AT COUNTRY DAY?
Unfortunately you can not as it is located at a private property, for the safety of all dogs you will recieve updates throughout the day on how your dog is going.
ARE THERE ANY BREED RESTRICTIONS?
While there are no banned breeds in South Australia there are prescribed breeds that have restrictions placed upon them. The prescribed breeds are: American Pit Bull Terrier, Fila Braziliero, Japanese Tosa, Dog Argentinia & Presa Canario. These dogs are not permitted for care at Paws n Play Doggy Day Care SA.
CONTACT US
3a/108 Tolley Rd
St Agnes, 5097
Australia
