Dog daycare in Plano, TX · Trainer-ledPlay without the pressure to fit in.
Trainer-led daycare shaped around your dog’s energy, temperament and comfort. Smaller, intentionally managed groups that mix sizes and match energy, with real rest built into the day. Full days, Monday to Friday, $35. Your first day is free.
Because your dog shouldn’t have to fit a one-size-fits-all daycare.
Tours are optional. Questions? Call or text 469-409-3044
How our care works
A good daycare day isn’t nonstop play. Your dog’s temperament, age, energy and comfort decide how they play, rest and interact.
We mix sizes, we match energy
Groups are built around energy and personality, not just weight. A calm big dog and a steady little one can be great company for each other.
Trainer-led, with boundaries
A trainer runs every group. The bouncy adolescent learns to be polite with the older dogs instead of just being kept away from them.
Reading the room is a skill
Our team helps dogs notice and respect each other’s signals — the small cues that head off trouble before it starts.
Rest is part of a good day
We pull dogs out of play when they start getting tired, not when a clock says so. The pack naps together in the play area, and a dog who needs a full break gets quiet time in a suite.
Evaluated by behavior, not a checkbox
Intact males and females are welcome. We look at how your dog actually behaves in a group. Females in heat sit out playgroups until 21 days from the start of their cycle. Intact dogs →
Easy to reach me
Questions, concerns, or just want to chat? I answer the phone most of the time and I’m here almost every day. — Teresa, owner
Does this sound like your dog?
Some dogs need a smaller group, more guidance, more rest or a slower start. That’s not a problem here.
Picky about other dogs
Your dog doesn’t have to love every dog to have a good day.
Nervous in new places
Space to settle. Support to succeed. Structured introductions, no forced interaction.
Had a hard time somewhere else
A difficult daycare experience doesn’t mean your dog is difficult. The setup may just not have fit them.
A day at Paws Up
Drop off 7–11am. Pick up 4–7pm.
- 1Settle inQuiet time, a morning treat or the breakfast you sent, and a first trip outside.
- 2PlaySmall trainer-led groups, indoors or out depending on the Texas weather.
- 3RestA pack nap in the play area. Dogs who need a full break get quiet time in a suite.
- 4Pick upA relaxed dog and an honest word from us about how the day went.
Pricing
Full days only. No half-day rates, no surprise fees.
Day pass
Pay as you go
- Drop off 7–11am, pick up 4–7pm
- First day free for new dogs
Memberships
1 day a week · 2 days $270 · 3 days $400
- Billed on the 1st
- Extra day $17.50 (up to 2 a month)
- Best for a set weekly routine
Unlimited
Come every weekday
- Pays for itself at 15 days
- Billed on the 1st
- Best for dogs who come most days
Memberships don’t roll over month to month. Only add-on: bath, $30.
Getting started
Create your owner account
Your dog’s profile and vaccine records (rabies, distemper, bordetella) live here. Or give us your vet’s name and we will request them. Create account →
Want to see us first?
Tours are optional and take about 20 minutes. Weekdays 4:30–6pm, weekends 9am–1pm. Schedule a Tour →
Come for your free first day
Your dog meets a small group, we watch how they do, and you get an honest report at pickup. Then book days in the portal whenever you need them.
Daycare questions
How much does dog daycare cost?
$35 for a full day, and your dog’s first day is free. Memberships run $135 (1 day a week), $270 (2 days) or $400 (3 days) per month, and unlimited weekday daycare is $499 a month.
Do you offer half days?
No. Daycare is a full day so play and rest can be paced properly. Drop off between 7 and 11am, pick up between 4 and 7pm.
What does a typical day look like?
Dogs settle in with quiet time, a morning treat or food from home, and a trip outside. Through the day, small-group play alternates with rest. The pack naps together in the play area, and a dog who needs a full break from the group gets quiet time in a suite. If it is too hot, cold or wet outside, play moves indoors. At pickup you get an honest word about how the day went.
How are dogs grouped for play?
We mix sizes and match energy and personalities. A trainer leads every group and sets boundaries, so dogs learn to read each other’s signals and be polite in mixed company. Groups are adjusted through the day as energy changes.
Do you accept intact dogs in daycare?
Yes, males and females of any age. We evaluate by behavior, not a checkbox. A female in heat sits out playgroups until at least 21 days from the start of her cycle, and she can board with us anytime. Details on our intact-dogs page →
My dog is anxious or picky about other dogs. Will daycare work?
Space to settle, support to succeed. Your dog doesn’t have to love every dog to have a good day. We use structured introductions and smaller, intentionally managed groups, read body language closely, and never force interaction. If your dog needs a break, they get one. And a hard time at another daycare doesn’t mean your dog is difficult. Often the setup just didn’t fit them.
Do I need to tour first?
No. Tours are optional. If you’d like to see the play areas and meet us first, schedule a tour. It takes about 20 minutes, weekdays 4:30–6pm or weekends 9am–1pm.
Is there an evaluation or interview fee?
No. Your free first day is the evaluation. We watch how your dog does in a small group and tell you honestly what we saw.
How do I book a daycare day?
New dogs start with a free first day. Set up your account in the Owner Portal, then book the day there or call or text 469-409-3044. After that, book days in the Owner Portal or the Gingr for Pet Parents app.
Will I get updates about my dog’s day?
You get a real report at pickup, and we post photos and videos on Facebook and Instagram at @pawsupplano. Questions in between? Call or text. I answer the phone most of the time.
What should my dog bring?
A secure collar or harness for drop-off. Harnesses come off before group play for safety. We provide toys, fresh water and quiet space to rest. Send food from home if your dog has special dietary needs.
What vaccines do you require?
Rabies, distemper and bordetella. Upload records in the Owner Portal, or give us your vet’s name and we will request them for you.
Try a day on us
Your dog’s first daycare day is free. Want to meet us first? Tours are optional and take about 20 minutes.
