73 King St. W., Unit 102 Kitchener, ON N2G 1A7(226) 317-0628
kitchener@themoderndog.ca
All Day Play & Socialization

Dog Daycare in Kitchener

Daycare shouldn't be stressful. We group dogs by size and play style, follow a structured routine that respects natural sleep-play patterns, and keep tails wagging from drop-off to pick-up. Everything happens indoors at 73 King St. W., a few minutes from downtown Kitchener and Uptown Waterloo.

Dogs playing off-leash in a supervised playroom at The Modern Dog dog daycare in Kitchener

What you get

Size & Play Style Groups

Pups play only with companions matching their size and energy level. Chihuahua playrooms are strictly separate from Great Dane packs, and we also weigh each dog's energy and social preferences when placing them.

Constant Fresh Air

Advanced HVAC systems exchange 100% of the internal air every 17 minutes. Medical-grade UV filtration lights sanitise the air, which helps prevent respiratory bugs moving through the group.

Biologist Clean

Non-porous playroom surfaces are cleaned several times a day using a protocol designed by an environmental biologist, with pet-safe, virus-fighting products. Unlike grass or turf, these surfaces can actually be disinfected.

Structured Rest

To prevent bloat and social exhaustion, dogs take a one-hour rest in a safe individual crate after meals so digestion can happen calmly. Crates are also there during open play for any pup who needs to reset.

How a day here works

  1. 1

    Book a meet & greet

    $39 per pup, and it includes a full day of daycare afterwards. We show you the facility, introduce the team, and make sure the fit is right.

  2. 2

    Drop off

    Doors open at 7:30 AM Monday to Friday. Weekly enrollment members can drop off from 6:30 AM at no extra charge.

  3. 3

    Play, rest, repeat

    Open play in a size-matched room, a rest period after meals, then back to it. Add a walk or an enrichment toy at drop-off if you want extra for their day.

  4. 4

    Pick up

    Any time before 7:00 PM Monday to Friday, or 3:00 PM on Saturday. Most dogs go home properly tired.

Daycare at a glance

Full day
$55
Half day (5 hours or less)
$36
Saturday
$39
Weekly enrollment
From $49 for one day a week
First visit
$39 meet & greet, includes a full day
Weekday hours
7:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday
Facility 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, daycare 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday & holidays
Closed
Spay / neuter
Required for dogs over 7 months

All prices exclude tax. Enrollment members also get 10% off boarding, free early drop-off and priority reservations.

Got Questions?

Dog Daycare questions

We are open 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM Monday to Friday, and 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, with Saturday daycare running 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. We are closed Sundays and holidays.
Anything up to five hours is a half day, which is $36. Past five hours it becomes a full day at $55. All prices exclude tax.
Yes, if you are on weekly enrollment. Early drop-off from 6:30 AM Monday to Friday is included with enrollment at no extra cost. Pay-as-you-go visits start at 7:30 AM.
The first visit is a $39 meet & greet, and it includes a full day of daycare afterwards. We tour you through the facility, introduce you to the pet care handlers, and place your pup in the playroom that suits their size and play style.
Two to three visits a week makes the biggest difference. A regular schedule helps your dog settle into the routine, whereas coming once a week or sporadically can make each visit feel like starting over.
Yes. We offer walk packages, and you can add a spa session at drop-off. Ask the front desk when you arrive and they will talk you through the options.

Ready to book dog daycare?

Start with a meet & greet. It is $39 per pup and includes a full day of daycare, so you can see the facility, meet the handlers, and make sure it is the right fit before you commit to anything.