Business Details
Your Small Dog's Home Away From Home in Scottsdale
At Petite Pup, we specialize in creating a safe, stimulating environment exclusively for small dogs under 15 pounds. Founded by Kathleen, a dedicated small dog owner, our facility was designed to address the unique needs of tiny breeds after experiencing firsthand the risks of mixed-size daycare settings. Our team of trained professionals prioritizes personalized care, offering structured play sessions, mental enrichment activities, and monitored rest periods in temperature-controlled spaces.With a focus on safety and comfort, we implement strict temperament evaluations and maintain rigorous vaccination requirements to protect all members. Our commitment to small dog welfare extends to educational resources about canine behavior and mental stimulation, ensuring every visit strengthens your pet's physical and emotional well-being.
Services
Daily Daycare
Hourly Daycare
Enrichment Programs
Meal Services
Meet and Greet
Highlights and features
- We specialize exclusively in dogs under 15 pounds with customized facilities
- Our staff implements structured enrichment programs for mental stimulation
- Temperature-controlled indoor environment protects against Arizona's extreme weather
- Strict temperament evaluations ensure safe socialization for all members
- Founder's personal experience with toy breed care informs our protocols
Services
Daily Daycare
Our comprehensive daily daycare accommodates 8+ hour stays for working pet owners or extended errands. Dogs rotate between play and relaxation rooms based on energy levels, receiving personalized attention, one-on-one staff interactions, and scheduled meal/snack times. Enrichment programs include puzzle toys and structured socialization activities.
Hourly Daycare
Flexible hourly options suit brief errands or appointments. Dogs receive focused playtime or quiet rest in our luxury relaxation room based on their temperament. Staff monitors activity levels to ensure appropriate stimulation during shorter visits while maintaining safety protocols for all members.
Enrichment Programs
Customized enrichment activities challenge dogs mentally through interactive puzzles, scent games, and controlled social play. Programs adapt to individual learning styles and energy levels, promoting cognitive development while preventing boredom-related behaviors in small breed dogs.
Meet and Greet
Mandatory introductory sessions assess each dog's behavior through gradual group introductions. Our staff evaluates social skills and energy levels to determine appropriate room placements, ensuring safe integration into our size-segregated play environments while identifying special care requirements.
Meal Services
We accommodate specific dietary needs with scheduled meal times in quiet environments. Staff administers provided meals or offers house food options, recognizing small breeds' high metabolism requirements. Special handling instructions for medications or food sensitivities are carefully followed during daycare hours.
People
Kathleen
Founder
Kathleen established Petite Pup after struggling to find safe daycare for her 5-pound toy poodle. Leveraging personal experience with small breed care, she designed a facility addressing size-specific risks and behavioral needs while maintaining rigorous safety standards for tiny dogs.
Questions
Why should I take my dog to doggie daycare?
Daycare provides essential mental stimulation, exercise, and socialization for dogs while preventing boredom-related behaviors through structured group interactions and professional supervision.
How does my dog become a member?
We require a meet-and-greet session with temperament evaluation to ensure safe integration into our size-segregated playgroups while identifying individual care requirements for each small breed dog.
Why is your daycare all indoors?
Our indoor facility protects small dogs from Arizona's extreme weather and outdoor hazards like wildlife while maintaining temperature-controlled comfort and consistent play environments year-round.
Do you allow dogs that aren't fixed?
We accept well-behaved unaltered dogs with restrictions - females in heat aren't permitted, and owners must track cycles while following our signed waiver requirements for intact animals.
What vaccinations are required?
All dogs must maintain current Rabies, Distemper, and Parvo vaccinations or titer test equivalents to ensure health safety for our small breed community members.
What happens if I arrive late?
We offer one complimentary late pickup, with subsequent delays charged at $2 per minute after closing hours to maintain consistent care standards for all scheduled appointments.
