Dog Daycare
Is Fido home alone? He doesn't have to be! Imagine the perfect day - it would involve games, snacks and great friends. It would be a day full of fun times with little rest and maybe even a little learning. Playing fetch, water games, bubbles, naptime with soothing music, and learning polite behaviors. is what every dog experiences who goes to Sit! Stay! Play!
Conveniently located in mid-town Tucson near the University of Arizona, the University of Arizona Medical Center, downtown, and major employers, Sit! Stay! Play! features 6,500 square feet of indoor space and 1,000 square feet of outdoor space. Our climate-controlled building offers large separate playrooms for small and large dogs, dedicated sleeping rooms, rubber flooring, a fitness room, and several web cameras so you can watch Fido enjoying his day.
Sit! Stay! Play! is for “parents” who don’t mind that their best friend is having a better day than they are. While you are out working, running errands, or busy with family is your canine companion home alone waiting for you to return?
Sit! Stay! Play! dog daycare is a place where friendly social dogs can interact in a safe supervised environment. The Sit! Stay! Play! dog daycare program is designed to provide your pooch with activities to stimulate him both mentally and physically while reinforcing appropriate social skills and polite behavior with both humans and other dogs. It is an excellent way for busy dog parents to meet the mental, physical, and social needs of their dogs. Because our daycare program is activity and learning based regular weekly attendance is required. Rather than having our team members challenged with managing the excitement and behavior of dogs not accustomed to our rules and expectations, group leaders can focus on games, activities, and reinforcing good manners and polite behavior.
How to Sit! Stay! Play!
We offer flexible attendance options to suit each pet parent!
Our Sit! Stay! Play! Membership is a recurring plan for dogs attending on the same days each week, on a regular monthly schedule. Your Membership guarantees a spot for your best friend on your chosen days until cancellation. Members enjoy exclusive pricing and discounts on group training classes. We also offer Single Day passes.
The Sit! Stay! Play! Advantage
Structured Environment
Fun that meets your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional needs in a structured social and learning environment. Sit! Stay! Play! emphasizes appropriate interactions and play. We want our guests to have a daycare experience that enhances their life.
Knowledgeable Staff
The Sit! Stay! Play! staff counselors not only love dogs, but are trained to understand canine body language, group dynamics, appropriate play behaviors, and signs of stress. Many of our staff members are dog trainers. 
Supervision
Our staff-to-dog ratio varies based on the size, personality, and activity level of the dogs each day. Typically, one counselor is assigned to 12-15 dogs.
Positive Reinforcement
Throughout the day, dogs are asked to perform sits and recalls and learn that good behavior is rewarded with the opportunity to play with other dogs and staff members. By consistently applying these techniques using both food and non-food rewards, we encourage the dogs to listen to staff members to help ensure that our canine guests have a fun and safe experience at daycare. Our goal is to send home a dog who is better for having spent the day with us.
Large Play Spaces
Large play spaces are divided to accommodate various sizes, play styles, and personalities of our guests. During structured activities dogs are separated into groups.
Convenient Location
Situated in a prime mid-town location near Downtown, the University, major hospitals, Davis-Monthan, Raytheon, and key highways. Our operating hours accommodate even the busiest of schedules. We are open Monday through Friday from 6 am to 8:30 pm, with extended hours available by reservation.
FAQs
How does Sit! Stay! Play! ensure a safe environment for my dog?
We maintain a 15:1 supervision ratio, separate dogs by size and play style, and limit our dog capacity to provide ample space, ensuring a low-stress, safe environment.
What is the process for becoming a Member?
First, create a client portal and upload your dog's vaccinations. We’ll schedule a phone consultation and a meet-and-greet. Afterward, your dog can start attending daycare.
What vaccinations are required for my dog to attend?
Dogs must be up-to-date on Rabies, DHPP (or equivalent), Bordetella, Lepto, and have a clean fecal test within 60 days of their first day.
What activities are included in daycare?
Our daycare features pools, ball pits, obstacle courses, treat searches, tunnels, group training, and monthly special events, ensuring your dog stays active and engaged.
What are the first day rules for my dog?
Your dog must arrive by 7:30 AM to adjust before other dogs arrive. Pickup is between 4-5 PM.
How is the staff trained?
Our staff undergoes comprehensive training, including canine body language, group play dynamics, and hands-on learning. Training can take up to six months to complete.
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Sit! Stay! Play! Team Members
