Mutty Paws Academy

Mutty Paws Academy is a dog boarding and daycare facility in Scarborough, Maine, offering overnight suites, small-class daycare, and training built into the day. The schedule is structured, with dogs cycling through play, rest, and enrichment rather than sitting in one room until pickup.

Services

• Overnight boarding in private, climate-controlled suites
• Daycare with enrichment activities and basic behavior work: sit, down, recall, and leash manners
• AP Classes for shy or nervous dogs, taught with a positive approach
• Medication administration and special diet accommodation
• Outdoor space for exercise between rest periods

What sets it apart

The AP Class track says a lot about how the Academy thinks. Not every dog does well in a busy playroom, and nervous dogs get a program of their own instead of being folded into a group that overwhelms them. In regular daycare, staff work basic manners into playtime, so dogs use their heads as well as their legs. Owners whose dogs take medication or eat a restricted diet can keep those routines going during a stay, which matters most on longer trips.

Practical details

Suites are climate-controlled, and temperature is monitored 24/7 along with fire and security alarms, so overnight conditions are covered after staff hours. Booking is handled online. The same team also runs Familiar Paws, an in-home dog walking and cat care service, which suits owners who would rather their pet stay in the house than travel to a facility. Clients who book through the Yourgi system earn up to 5% back in rewards on what they spend.

Between traditional boarding, upscale suites, and daycare, the Academy covers a wider range than a single-service kennel, which helps if one dog in the household needs a quiet week and another wants a full playgroup. Questions can go to (207) 544-7061 or info@muttypaws.net, and the facility posts to Facebook and Instagram for anyone who wants a look at daily life there.