Welcome to Paws At Play – Where Luxury Meets Expert Care

At Paws at Play Boarding & Daycare, we provide a second home for your furry friends with our exceptional dog boarding and daycare services. Our team of dedicated professionals ensures every dog feels loved and secure, whether they're staying overnight or just for the day. With spacious play areas, personalized care, and engaging activities, we create an environment where dogs can socialize, exercise, and relax. Trust us to keep your pet happy and safe while you're away.

We know your pet isn’t just a companion, they're family. When entrusting their care to someone else, you deserve nothing but the best. That’s why we go beyond traditional pet care, offering a premium, enrichment-based experience tailored to the needs of discerning pet parents.

Founded by a dedicated animal lover, Paws At Play provides an elevated level of care through a highly trained, CPR- and First Aid-certified staff, ensuring your pet is in expert hands at all times. Our carefully curated services include:

▸ Enrichment Doggy Daycare – Small, structured playgroups that focus on socialization, learning, and confidence-building.

▸ Luxury Boarding – A comfortable, safe, and stress-free home-away-from-home for your pet.

▸ Spa-Quality Bathing – Pampering treatments to keep your pet feeling and looking their best.

▸ Individualized Activities – Personalized engagement to match your pet’s personality and needs.

We take health and safety seriously, maintaining a pristine, parasite-free environment with thorough cleaning and sanitization twice daily. To further enhance your pet’s comfort, our facility features a state-of-the-art air purification system designed to maintain optimal air quality while diffusing a calming, pet-safe scent formulated by ScentAir to help reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Your pet will receive unlimited love, respect, and attentive monitoring, ensuring their happiness and well-being throughout their stay.

At Paws At Play, we provide more than just pet care. We offer a refined, enriching experience where your beloved companion is treated like royalty. Come discover the difference exceptional care and expertise can make in your pet’s life

💙 THE ENRICH EXPERIENCE💙

The ENRICH Experience defines what sets Paws At Play apart,

care that goes beyond playtime to nurture the whole dog.

E – Every day is engaging
N – Natural instincts celebrated
R – Relationships matter most
I – Imaginative, purposeful play
C – Confidence through connection
H – Health and happiness always

 

Pampered Dog Boarding & Daycare

happy family with labrador retriever dog in park

Luxury Dog Boarding

Enrichment Dog Daycare

Enrichment Dog Daycare

Golden retriever puppy getting a treat from a person in a backyard

Puppy Preschool

Professional Bathing Services

Professional Bathing Services

Unleash Adventure Today!

Give your dog the ultimate playtime experience at Paws At Play with 3 convenient locations to serve you. Safe, fun, and filled with love. Your pet's perfect getaway awaits.
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Puppy Preschool lays the foundation.

K9 Kindergarten builds on it.

Together, they guide young dogs through critical developmental stages with confidence, structure, and positive reinforcement.

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#FoundationsMatter📣 Schedule Update | Staff Training

We’ll have a few brief schedule adjustments at our Paws At Play locations due to mandatory staff training as we continue investing in safety, enrichment, and exceptional care.

🗓 Tuesday, February 10
Youngsville: 12:00–2:00 PM
Gresham Lake: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
🗓 Thursday, February 12
Raleigh: 12:00–2:00 PM

During these times, drop-offs and pick-ups will be paused. All pets in our care will remain fully supervised by our trained team, and normal operations will resume immediately after each session.

Thank you for your understanding and for being part of the Paws At Play family 🐾

Please reach out if you have any questions.Pawston Wedding season is in full swing 

Last week our Pawston bachelorette hunted for her bachelor and now the bachelors are busy sniffing out their match in this month’s Scent Space theme.

From bouquet inspired scents to playful choice challenges our dogs are working their brains building confidence and having a whole lot of fun down the aisle.Puppy Love Yoga is happening! 
We are so excited to team up with Red Dog Strong Strength & Conditioning and Paws for Life NC for a special Puppy Love Yoga class on Friday February 14 at 11:00 AM at Red Dog Strength & Conditioning 
📍 744 Merritt Capital Dr Suite 108 Wake Forest NC
This Valentine’s Day experience combines gentle movement puppy snuggles and giving back all in one meaningful event
✨ $25 per person
✨ All proceeds go directly to Paws for Life NC Animal Rescue
✨ Hosted in collaboration with @reddog_strong and @pawsforlife_nc

Hours

Mon

07:00 AM07:00 PM

Tue

07:00 AM07:00 PM

Wed

07:00 AM07:00 PM

Thu

07:00 AM07:00 PM

Fri

07:00 AM07:00 PM

Sat

08:00 AM04:00 PM

Sun

04:00 PM06:00 PM