Doggy Daycare

Doggy Daycare provides cage-free dog boarding and dog daycare in Wichita, KS, out of a 5,000-square-foot facility at 323 N Mathewson Ave. Dogs have indoor-outdoor access year round instead of spending the day in a run.

What they offer

• Daycare with indoor play space and an outdoor area
• Overnight boarding
• Grooming and training
• Pickup and drop-off
• Special diet accommodations

How the cage-free setup works

The facility is built around dogs moving between the indoor play space and the outdoor area rather than waiting in kennels between play sessions. That format tends to suit social dogs who do better in a group than alone in a suite. It also means every new dog gets screened first: Doggy Daycare runs a free half-day onboarding friendliness assessment to see how a dog handles the group before a stay is booked.

Hours, rates, and booking

The facility is open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday and Sunday, so weekend drop-offs and pickups work. Published rates run from $18 to $78 per day, depending on the service. Booking is handled by phone at 316-263-0060. Questions can also go to doggydaycarellc@yahoo.com, and more detail is posted at doggydaycarewichita.com.

Before the first visit

Vaccinations must be current for every dog. New dogs also need to complete the half-day friendliness assessment, which costs nothing and doubles as a low-pressure introduction to the group. Owners who want grooming or training alongside daycare should ask when they call, since those are scheduled through the same phone line.