Paws ‘n’ Rec St. Pete is doubling down on its reputation as the city’s premier local dog day care center, thanks to the addition of sprawling new indoor and outdoor climate-controlled yards. Paws ‘n’ Rec (4300 28th St. North) has become a fast favorite since opening last year, and the debut of these expanded play areas for pups cements their status as the go-to spot for day care and overnight stays.
We should clarify: these aren’t your average play areas for pups. Not only is the indoor portion of the yard climate-controlled (featuring industrial air shields that keep cool air inside), but Paws ‘n’ Rec also used a special “K9 Turf” to build the new yards. The turf is specifically designed for the comfort of dogs, utilizing a state-of-the-art drainage system that prevents the ground from getting too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. The game-changing turf also mimics real grass, reinforcing potty training behaviors at home.
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Plus, you know your dogs are in good hands with the expert staff at Paws ‘n’ Rec, all of whom are trained in dog behavior and play yard safety. The team even divides the pups into groups based on size and temperament to make sure dogs of any personality can find their happiest place. Not that you ever have to be worried at Paws ‘n’ Rec anyway; all in-house dogs at the day care complete and pass behavioral evaluations showing their comfort with other dogs, helping the staff to provide a safe play environment.
With so many dogs on our team here at I Love the Burg, we’re also big fans of Paws ‘n’ Rec’s Solo Adventures – add-on enrichment sessions with multiple options that allow parents to curate their pup’s experience and enhance that home-away-from home feeling Paws ‘n’ Rec is so loved for.
And speaking of I Love the Burg: if you mention this article when you call, you can get your first day of day care free with a Hotel Membership.
Paws ‘n’ Rec is St. Pete’s one-stop-shop for boarding, grooming, day care and more
While the new yards are a tremendous addition for Paws ‘n’ Rec, they have already become big favorites among dog owners for their fantastic staff-to-dog ratio, personal service, and availability. Their 8,500 square-foot space is home to a first-class and comfortable facility, allowing Paws ‘n’ Rec to provide an incredible variety of services.
Paws ‘n’ Rec dubs itself the “ultimutt” fun, safe, and convenient dog daycare, grooming, spa, and overnight solution for pups and their owners. Part of what makes the company stand out – in addition to its fantastic membership perks – is that it has one of the best dog-to-staff ratios of anyone in the entire Tampa Bay region.
In addition to the dog spa and grooming services, Paws ‘n’ Rec offers two membership services – “daycare adventure” and “overnight hoteling,” providing options for daily care while pup parents are at work, or regular overnight stays when you’re out of town. And those memberships include 24-hour care, as well as perks such as discounts at area pet-related stores and businesses.
The best pickup and dropoff schedule in town
The day care also offers the best dropoff and pickup hours anywhere in Pinellas County, open daily from 6:30 am – 10 pm. So even if you just need a night out to dinner after work, your furry friend will be ready for you after you eat.
Paws ‘n’ Rec has also installed medical-grade HVAC systems that produce 100% fresh, outside, filtered air that is pumped into the facility at all times. With more than decade in the business, the team behind the new spot is at the top of the game and has earned the trust of repeat clients and members over the last 10 years.
Paws ‘n’ Rec was founded by two best friends, Taylor Wallace and Michael Mayleben in 2020. Mike has over a decade of experience running dog daycares while Taylor previously worked with Tech Startups both in Tampa and internationally. After opening three locations in Tampa, as a St. Pete resident, Taylor was tired of driving across the bridge to bring his beloved Dalmatian Bessie to daycare. Thus, their St. Pete location is a labor of love to give his own dog and all his favorite pups in DTSP the best daycare experience in Pinellas County.
Learn more at pawsnrec.com. And don’t forget to mention that you read this article when you call!
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