Pooches Paradise

Pooches Paradise offers dog boarding and daycare in Kansas City, MO, from a 20,000 sq. ft. all-inclusive pet resort at 7200 Wyandotte St. Grooming and training happen in the same building, so a dog can get a bath or a session with a trainer during a stay.

Services and amenities

• Overnight boarding, with concierge service for overnight guests
• Daycare with indoor play in a climate-controlled building
• Grooming
• Training, backed by a dedicated behavioral team
• Report cards sent home after a visit

What stands out

Space is the clearest difference. More than 15,000 sq. ft. of the resort is play area, which is a lot of room for a dog that needs to move. Agility equipment gives high-energy dogs something to work on instead of just running laps. The building uses water filtration, and it is climate controlled year-round.

The behavioral team matters for owners whose dogs are anxious, reactive, or new to group play. Training is offered as its own service, not only as an add-on to boarding. Report cards tell owners what their dog actually did that day.

Credentials

Pooches Paradise is a member of the International Boarding and Pet Services Association and holds two IBPSA certifications: Risk Management & Safety Facility and Infectious Disease Management. It is also a member of the Professional Animal Care Certification Council. Those are industry programs covering facility safety and disease control, which is worth knowing if a dog is boarding for the first time.

Booking and hours

Listed hours are Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Booking is handled online at poochesparadise.com. The facility can also be reached by phone at 816-361-3388.