Keep Your Dog Happy, Active, and Safe While You’re at Work

Leaving your dog home alone all day can be stressful—for both of you. Dogs are social animals that thrive on interaction, exercise, and mental stimulation. Dogs get bored and lonely while owners work.

Doggy daycare at Union Lake Pet Services gives your dog a safe place to play, exercise, and socialize while you work, run errands, or travel. Our trained team provides supervised play, structured activities, and plenty of affection so your dog stays happy, active, and well cared for.

Whether your dog loves group play or prefers individual attention, we have daycare options designed to meet their needs.

Benefits of Doggy Daycare

• Provides care and attention while you are busy or at work
• Prevents boredom and destructive behavior
• Improves social skills in supervised group play with friends
• Provides both exercise and mental stimulation
• Burns excess energy
• Helps puppies learn routines

Why Pet Owners Choose Our Doggy Daycare

At Union Lake Pet Services, our daycare program focuses on safety, enrichment, and socialization so your dog enjoys a full and rewarding day.

• Locally owned in Waterford–not a chain
  • Supervised group play with trained staff
  • Individual attention for every dog
  • Over one acre of clean outdoor turf play yards
  • Three large fenced play yards for different play groups
  • Groups organized by size, age, and temperament
  • Individual play also offered for dogs who don’t enjoy group play
  • Structured daily routine for exercise and rest
  • On-site medical staff and certified trainers
  • Safe environment designed for fun and learning
  • High standards for hygiene; daycare sanitized 2x daily
  • Caring for dogs for over 30 years
  • Certified dog trainers onsite; veterinary hospital next door
  • Boarding, training, grooming, and behavioral modification services onsite
  • Beds, blankets, toys, etc. provided
  • Hot lunch and peanut butter Kong can be added for a small fee. You may also provide your own lunch.
  • SmugMug photos and videos can be sent to you for a small fee!

Our spacious outdoor play areas allow dogs to run, explore, and burn off energy while remaining safe and supervised.

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A Typical Day at Doggy Daycare

A structured routine helps dogs feel comfortable and prevents overstimulation. During daycare, your dog enjoys a balanced schedule of activity and rest.

Typical daycare activities include:

• Supervised group play sessions
• Outdoor exercise in large fenced play yards
• Rest periods to recharge
• Social interaction with staff and other dogs
• Potty breaks and structured routines that support house training

Typical daycare schedule:

We rotate groups in & out throughout the day.

Many dogs come home happy, relaxed, and ready to sleep after a full day of play.

Cost for Doggy Daycare: $43 full day, $25 half day
Packages are also available (see FAQS)
Daycare Registration Form and Pet Services Agreement are below in the red boxes.
Reservations required. 248-363-6262

Doggy Play Days (Non-Group Daycare)

Not every dog enjoys group play—and that’s okay. Our Doggy Play Days program is perfect for dogs who prefer individual attention rather than group daycare.

Your dog will enjoy a personalized day filled with activities and one-on-one care.

Play Day activities include:
• Multiple hand walks each day
• Individual outdoor play sessions
• Interactive enrichment activities
• Treat-filled toys such as peanut butter Kongs (optional for a small fee)
• Gentle brushing and bonding time
• Plenty of affection and attention

We tailor activities to your dog’s personality and preferences, ensuring they have a fun, comfortable day. SmugMug photos and videos can be sent to you!

Cost for Doggy Playdays: $45 per day
Reservations required. 248-363-6262

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Dog Daycare and Playday Hours

Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Late pickup fee: $15 after 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Late pickups are not permitted on Saturdays.

Dog Daycare FAQs

Dozens of common questions are answered in our Doggy Daycare FAQs. If your particular question isn’t answered, simply call us at 248-363-6262.

Safety & Supervision

• Trained staff supervising playgroups
  
• Temperament testing
  
• Playgroups by size and personality
  
• Vaccination requirements “See our required pet vaccinations for daycare in FAQs.”
  
• Emergency veterinary access

Convenient for Waterford Area Dog Owners

Union Lake Pet Services is conveniently located for pet owners throughout:

• Waterford
  
• West Bloomfield
  
• Pontiac
  
• Clarkston

Many clients drop off their dogs on the way to work and pick them up after their commute.

Other Services Available Onsite

• Many daycare dogs also stay with us for dog boarding when families travel.
  • Our dog training programs can help improve behavior and social skills.
  • Visit our Dog Daycare FAQs for answers about safety, pricing, and scheduling.

Ready to Schedule Your Dog’s Day of Fun?

Doggy daycare is a wonderful way to keep your dog active, social, and mentally stimulated while you’re away.

To learn more about our daycare program, pricing, or availability, please call (248) 363-6262.

Our team looks forward to welcoming your dog for a day of play.

First Visit/Trial Day

See our Daycare FAQs for more information.