Playful Paws - Dog day care center in Arnold - 2160 Tenbrook Rd, USA

I was so sad to leave my dog somewhere while I went on vacation but Playful Paws made me feel at ease. They assured me everything would be fine and gave me the run down of how they operate. They gave me updates almost every day and were so kind. I was able to actually enjoy my vacation instead of worrying about my dog the entire time. We will definitely be coming back 🐶

We boarded three dogs here for seven nights and it is a great place with awesome pricing! Love that they include daycare with the boarding price and let you pick if you want your dog in it. The staff is very knowledgeable about dog behavior and super patient with dogs that are timid. My italian greyhound was snippy and territorial, so they took the time to sit with her and get to know her. They also made sure my shepherd received extra attention since he is not very dog friendly. They even sent a text to update me about the dogs. They accept intact dogs which is a plus. I would 1000% recommend this place.

I have one happy dog after spending 5 nights here. I can’t thank Playful Paws enough for taking such great care of our Baby and on very short notice! It was our first time and will definitely not be the last. This place is different than most, you walk in and see everything. No closed doors. They’re not hiding your dogs. Outside play area is adorable and you can peek in to see. Again, no hiding.

This place isn't just a business it is my bloodhounds second home. To see how excited and happy my dog is when we drop him off for boarding puts my mind at ease. The owner Melanie is hands down one of the best! Her love for the animals she takes on everyday really shows. My dog is always excited to see her and her staff. I wouldn't take my dog anywhere else.

This is by far the BEST place around for boarding and daycare. The owner is fantastic and really pushes to provide the best care and facility for all the dogs. I have never had to worry about my boy while he is in their care. They have huge rooms for the dogs…it has to be at least 6’x8’ that my husky stays in! And the prices are reasonable, if anything they are cheaper than the competitors because of all they have and do for the dogs there. It is outstanding how much time these dogs have to play and run and get attention ….most places do not come close to the amount of time each dog gets to be out of their rooms. My boy isn’t the easiest or too friendly with other dogs but they never tell me they have any problems with him. And rarely do they even need to give him his anxiety meds because they make it so comfortable for him to stay. They know how to care for individual needs of each pet and that is very important to most owners. I cannot thank them enough for providing a peace of mind while I travel for work and leave my fur baby with them. I just picked my boy up from a 5 night stay and he was in a great mood, very happy pup! Check them out, you won’t be disappointed!

We recently boarded our 11 month old boxer here for 7 days while we we're on vacation. We feel like she was taking care of during her stay. I know no one is to blame but when we picked her up you could tell she was sick. Her eye's where crusted with discharge, kept coughing, and nose was super snotty. Once we were able to get her into the vet 2 days later she was diagnosed with kennel cough. Which really sucks because now our Chihuahua has come down with it too! I'm tried making Facebook messaging them to let them know because it is highly contagious. Message was never check I even called the owner Melanie on her personal cell and left a message. I just feel upset that she couldn't even call back and show some kind of acknowledgement that she got my message and is taking care of the problem and or notifying other owners that have stayed there .

My dog boards here and honestly I’m so grateful that this place exists. The owner is very kind and passionate about her job. I wanted to make sure my dog was going to a place where he would receive a lot of care and attention. Hearing Melanie talk about her love for dogs reassured me. I can tell my dog really loves coming here! He only goes a few times a week but he gets super excited every time he comes here. We were nervous about him being around other dogs, but she was able to slowly introduce him to a few other pups with no issues. He finally has friends!! I highly recommend this place!

I wouldn't take my dog anywhere else. Melanie and her staff do a wonderful job of taking care of Koda! Gives us peace of mind knowing she is in good hands.