Dog Daycare in Chattanooga Built for Play
Give your dog room to play in our 20,000-square-foot facility, with a full day of supervised indoor and outdoor play, enrichment, rest, and attention at Chattanooga’s only primarily free-range dog daycare.
More Than a Place to Burn Energy
At Play Wash Stay, dogs rotate through thoughtfully managed playgroups, enrichment activities, and encouraged pack rest breaks.
Our Ruff Rangers get to know each dog and help create a daycare experience that fits their play style, comfort level, and needs. With more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, your dog has room to move, explore, relax, and enjoy being part of the pack.
We believe every dog deserves a day that supports their body, mind, and social confidence.
Why Chattanooga Dog Parents Choose Play Wash Stay
Indoor and Outdoor Play
More than 20,000 square feet of pet-grade artificial turf, temperature-regulated indoor space, play structures, water features and pools, and room to explore.
Thoughtfully Managed Groups
Dogs are placed in playgroups based on temperament, size, play style, and comfort so they can enjoy safer, more positive interactions.
Enrichment Throughout the Day
Activities may include fetch, group and individual training reinforcement , bubbles, splash time, pack jogs, sensory experiences, and one-on-one attention from our Ruff Rangers.
Rest Is Part of the Routine
Dogs rotate between activity and self-regulated pack naps. This helps prevent overstimulation and supports a happier, more balanced daycare day.
A Team That Knows Your Dog
Our Ruff Rangers monitor behavior, share updates, and make recommendations to owners to help each dog continue succeeding within the pack.
Watch the Fun
Enjoy peace of mind with secure access to six daycare cameras while your dog is checked in. Camera access is reserved for current daycare parents, so you can check in on the fun without the feeds being open to the general public.
Dog Daycare Pricing and Hours
Half Day: $30 per dog
Full Day: $40 per dog
Daycare Days: Monday through Friday
Drop-Off: 7:00–10:00 a.m.
Pickup: By 6:30 p.m.
Saturday Daycare: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Reservations: By appointment only
Daycare Attendance
To remain part of our free-range daycare pack, dogs are required to attend at least once per week. Consistent attendance helps dogs stay comfortable with the pack, our team, and the daycare routine.
If your dog has not attended daycare for more than four weeks, we’ll require a reassessment before they can rejoin the free-range pack.
Puppy Daycare
Puppies between 4 and 6 months old are welcome to attend daycare with a modified schedule. Puppies may attend half days only, up to two times per week, until our team determines they are ready for longer days or more frequent visits.
Health & Vaccination Requirements
For the health and safety of our pack, all dogs must be current on:
- Rabies
- DHLPP/DAPP
- Bordetella
Canine influenza vaccination is not required but is highly encouraged.
Dogs over 1 year of age must be spayed or neutered to participate in daycare.
A Day at Play Wash Stay
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Morning Arrival
Drop-off is between 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Dogs settle in and join the playgroup selected for their needs.
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Play and Enrichment
Dogs spend their day enjoying outdoor play, enrichment activities, social time, and plenty of attention from the Ruff Rangers. The pack stays outside as much as possible, moving indoors when weather conditions require it.
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Built-In Rest
Dogs are encouraged to take rest breaks throughout the day so they can recharge at their own pace. The Ruff Rangers keep a close eye on the pack and help dogs settle when needed, especially when someone is having a little too much fun to recognize it’s time for a break.
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A Happy Trip Home
Weekday pickup is by 6:30 p.m. After a full day of activity, enrichment, and companionship, your dog heads home fulfilled and ready to relax.
Is Play Wash Stay Daycare Right for Your Dog?
To help protect the safety and comfort of the pack, every new dog completes an application and behavioral assessment before joining daycare.
Dogs must:
- Be at least four months old
- Be current on Rabies, DHPP/DHLPP, and Bordetella vaccinations
- Be spayed or neutered after one year of age
- Pass a behavioral assessment
- Attend daycare at least once per week after enrollment
Puppies ages four to six months may attend no more than two half days per week after passing their assessment and until cleared by management.
How to Join the PWS Daycare Pack
1. Tell Us About Your Dog
Complete the short new-client inquiry form so our team can learn about your dog and the type of care you need.
2. Complete Your Dog’s Profile
If Play Wash Stay appears to be a good fit, we’ll ask you to complete the full intake form, create a Paw Partner profile for you and your pup, and provide current vaccination records.
3. Schedule a Behavioral Assessment
Once we have reviewed your information and collected the required items, we’ll send the next steps for scheduling your dog’s assessment.
4. Join the Pack
After your dog passes the assessment, our team will explain scheduling, attendance expectations, and how to reserve daycare.
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Help Your Dog Find Their Pack
Looking for dog daycare in Chattanooga that balances active play with enrichment, rest, and attentive care? Tell us about your dog and take the first step toward joining the Play Wash Stay pack.
Form Disclaimer
Submitting this form does not reserve boarding dates or guarantee acceptance into a Play Wash Stay boarding program. Please allow up to two weeks to complete our new-client onboarding and behavioral assessment process. If you need boarding sooner, please contact us, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your timeline.