Waggin' Tails Doggie Daycare

Waggin' Tails Doggie Daycare is a dog daycare in Rockford, IL, where dogs spend the day in supervised play with a veterinarian on site. Daily rates run from $16 to $25. The program accepts small, medium and large dogs, though it specializes in small and medium dogs.

What does a day at Waggin' Tails look like?

Dogs play in both indoor and outdoor areas. Staff group them by temperament and size, so each dog ends up with play partners that suit it. The play space has agility equipment, including tunnels, a mini A-frame, jumps and toys. Dogs also go outside for potty breaks several times a day.

Not every dog wants to run with a group. Less social dogs get one-on-one playtime with staff instead. The daycare also describes a calmer part of the day, when dogs get a chance to settle between play sessions.

Is it a good fit for smaller dogs?

Small and medium dogs are the specialty here. If you own a smaller dog and worry about rough play with bigger dogs, grouping by size is the main reason to look at this daycare. Larger dogs are welcome too, and they play with suitable partners.

What's on site?

• Indoor and outdoor play areas
• Climate-controlled space
• Agility tunnels, a mini A-frame and jumps
• One-on-one playtime for less social dogs
• A veterinarian on site

How do owners book?

Booking is by phone at 815-391-8101. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Vaccinations are required, so have your dog's records handy before you call. The daycare's page on its clinic website has more detail about the program.