Fur Real K9's

Fur Real K9's is a dog daycare, training, and grooming facility at 1800 S 10th St in Saint Louis, Missouri. It sits in Historic Soulard, directly across from Frenchtown Dog Park. The team's own description of the place is straightforward: treat every dog like family, in a space meant to be fun and safe.

What they offer

Three services run under one roof, which helps owners who would rather not book a groomer one day and a trainer the next.

• Doggy daycare with supervised play and time to socialize with other dogs
• One-on-one dog training built around the individual dog
• Grooming that ranges from a simple bath to a full haircut
• A Historic Soulard address across from Frenchtown Dog Park

What makes it different

The location is the obvious draw for Soulard residents, since the building sits across the street from Frenchtown Dog Park. Training is handled one-on-one rather than in group classes, which tends to suit dogs that get overwhelmed in a crowd, or owners working through one specific behavior. On the grooming side, the emphasis the shop puts forward is gentle handling, safety, and careful styling rather than volume.

Practical details

The facility asks owners to schedule a visit before a first day of daycare. Calling 314-256-1411 or emailing furrealk9sstl@gmail.com is the place to start, and the website at furrealk9sstl.com covers services and scheduling. Owners can ask about rates and about what a first visit involves when they call.

Day-to-day photos turn up on the Fur Real K9's Instagram and Facebook pages, which is a reasonable way to get a feel for the group and the space before booking. For owners in Soulard, Benton Park, or Lafayette Square, the 63104 location is close enough that a daycare drop-off does not turn into a cross-town errand.