Exceptional Canine Care Awaits

Trusted Dog Boarding in the Triangle Area

Welcome to Paws At Play Boarding & Daycare, the premier destination for dog care. Our team of experienced and passionate pet care specialists are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for your furry family members. Whether it's an extended stay or a day of play, we offer personalized care tailored to meet the needs of each individual dog, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners and joyful experiences for their pets. At Paws At Play, we treat every dog as if they were our own, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in canine care.

Leaving your beloved pet behind can be difficult, which is why we go above and beyond to create a seamless, stress-free experience for both you and your pet. Our luxury boarding experience is designed to feel like a home away from home, where your pet receives personalized care, attention, and all the comforts they deserve.

Every detail of their stay is tailored to their well-being—from a customizable feeding schedule to early morning and late-night potty breaks. We also offer exclusive one-on-one activities to keep them engaged and cherished. Unlike traditional boarding facilities, our nightly rate includes enrichment daycare, providing a perfect balance of both social and mental stimulation and relaxation. This thoughtfully curated approach minimizes stress and ensures your pet’s stay is both enjoyable and enriching.

Each guest enjoys a full day of supervised play, rest, and socialization in our luxurious dog suites, designed for ultimate comfort and tranquility. To make departures seamless, check-out time is 1:00 PM Monday through Saturday, with a nominal fee for later pick-ups. Sunday departures offer extended flexibility at no additional charge.

For your pet’s health and comfort, we recommend bringing their own food to prevent digestive discomfort. Meals must be pre-portioned in sealed bags to ensure accuracy and convenience. If needed, we provide a specialized gastrointestinal diet to support sensitive stomachs.

If your pet requires medication, our team is happy to administer it with care. All medications must be in their original containers and should not be mixed with food. Additional charges apply for medication administration, including oral, liquid, and injectable treatments.

For full details on our policies and procedures, please refer to our agreement page. We look forward to providing your pet with an exceptional five-star stay!

​More Than Just Play—An Elevated Experience for Your Dog
At Paws At Play, we go beyond the traditional daycare model to provide an enriching experience where your dog is cared for by highly trained, compassionate professionals. Our dedicated team is certified in Pet CPR and First Aid, expertly trained in Dog Play Group Management, and committed to ongoing education to ensure the highest standards of care.

Unlike traditional daycare centers that serve as mere energy outlets, Paws At Play is a place of learning, confidence-building, and mental enrichment. Our approach incorporates real-life skills that help reduce stress and bring balance to your dog’s daily life. While in our care, your dog will engage in activities that promote growth, such as:

✔ Walking on various surfaces to build confidence
✔ Exposure to water for sensory enrichment
✔ Learning patience at doorways and entry points
✔ Practicing appropriate play styles for socialization
✔ Reinforcing obedience and essential life skills

Why We Don’t Follow the Traditional Daycare Model
Large, unstructured playgroups often lead to overstimulation, stress, and even aggression—creating an exhausting and overwhelming experience for both dogs and staff. This "frat-party" style of play can result in injuries, emotional distress, and an exhausted pet who may return home more agitated than before.

The Enrichment Model: A Superior Approach to Canine Care
At Paws At Play, we prioritize quality over quantity. By maintaining small, carefully curated playgroups of 8-10 dogs, we create a safe, structured, and engaging environment where pets can thrive. Our enrichment-based daycare model includes:

🐾 Interactive Play & Socialization – Dogs engage in balanced, structured play with both human caretakers and canine companions.
🐾 Cognitive Stimulation – Games, puzzles, and training exercises keep your dog mentally sharp and engaged.
🐾 Skill Reinforcement – Learning practical behaviors that translate to a well-mannered and confident pet.
🐾 Adequate Rest & Recovery – A well-balanced routine of play and rest ensures dogs leave daycare fulfilled, not overexerted.

The Paws At Play Experience
​If you’re looking for an elevated daycare experience where safety, learning, and enrichment come first, Paws At Play is the perfect place for your pet. With expansive outdoor space, engaging activities, and a team of highly skilled caregivers, we provide a luxury daycare experience that goes far beyond all-day play.

Come see the difference that expert care and an enrichment-focused approach can make in your dog’s life.
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CHECK OUT TIME - 1PM
On the day of departure, if you are picking up your pet after 1pm there is a Late Checkout Fee of $45 added to your bill ($80 for two dogs).  

WHAT DOES MY PET NEED?
Wondering what to bring for your dog's overnight stay? You are welcome to pack anything that will make them feel more comfortable such as their bed, blankets, one or two toys, and their favorite treats. We ask that you do not bring any hard or sharp chews or toys, as well as no glass or porcelain bowls.  Please make sure all food is individual zip lock bags. 

REQUIREMENTS
​Rabies: 1 or 3 year vaccine
Distemper: 1 or 3 year vaccine
Bordetella: Every 6 months 
Fecal: Negative every 1 year

​All female pets must be spayed if over 6 months of age. Males must be neutered if over 1 year **Exceptions Amy be made for male dogs by management**
*We highly recommend the annual Influenza vaccine.

PRICING
1 dog in suite: $80.00
2 dogs in suite: $75.00 per dog
3+ dogs in suite (& up): $70.00 per dog
rates are charged by the night
additional dogs must live in the same household

Pricing subject to change without notice​

 

Luxury Destination Suites

Available within our Paws at Play of Raleigh location and Gresham Lake Location, we have destination suites for the ultimate vacation experience! Have your dog travel to Australia, Brazil, Canada, South Africa, Egypt, Greenland or Mexico during their stay and enjoy a full size twin bed, large mat bed, and flat screen TV in a large room all to themselves! Pups will go home with a stamped passport from their travel experience!