Verified Dog Daycare in Toronto, ON

Every Verified PRO listed below is independently verified for insurance, business registration, 2+ years of operation, real contracts, and a Code of Ethics.

✓ Insured ✓ Registered Business ✓ 2+ Years Operating ✓ Adhere to Code of Ethics

Quick Answer

To find a verified, trustworthy dog daycare in Toronto, Ontario, look for businesses that hold current liability insurance ($1M-$2M typical), are registered Canadian businesses, have been operating for at least 2 years, use written service contracts, and follow a published Code of Ethics. The CPCP Verified PRO directory below lists dog daycare in Toronto who meet all of these standards.

CPCP Verified PRO vs Online Marketplaces

CPCP Verified PROOnline Marketplace
(e.g., Rover, Wag)
Friend / Neighbour
Liability insurance ($1M-$2M)
Registered Canadian businessSometimes
2+ years operating history
Written service contractSometimes
Code of Ethics adherence
Independently verified credentials
Annual re-verification
Recourse if something goes wrongSometimes

About the Area

Hiring a Pet Care Professional in Toronto

Toronto is a city of dog people — from the dog-friendly Beaches boardwalk to the off-leash trails in High Park, Cherry Beach, and Sunnybrook. Across the GTA, walkers, trainers, sitters, and groomers serve hundreds of thousands of dogs daily. But demand has outpaced regulation. Anyone with a leash and a Facebook page can call themselves a professional. The CPCP Verified PRO standard is how Toronto pet parents tell apart legitimate, insured businesses from hobbyists pretending to be pros. If you’re hiring in the GTA, the names below have been independently verified for insurance, business registration, real contracts, and a published Code of Ethics.

Verified PROs Serving Toronto

Verified PROs Near Toronto

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Local Regulations & Pet Care Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions about dog daycare in Toronto

In Toronto, professional dog daycare typically costs $35-$55 per full day, $20-$35 per half day, and $250-$450 for monthly unlimited packages. Premium facilities with smaller staff-to-dog ratios, indoor/outdoor play areas, and behaviour-trained staff charge $50-$75 per day. Most CPCP-Verified facilities in Toronto require a temperament evaluation before enrollment.

Visit the facility before enrolling. Look for proper staff-to-dog ratios (1:10-15 maximum), temperament screening before enrollment, separated play groups by size and energy level, fire/emergency protocols, and visible cleanliness. Ask about their group management training, and how they handle dog conflicts. CPCP-Verified daycares in Toronto meet operational standards confirmed through verification.

Boarding kennels in Ontario are subject to municipal zoning and animal welfare regulations, but dog daycare alone often falls into a regulatory gap. Toronto bylaws may include specific licensing requirements for commercial dog facilities. CPCP-Verified daycares in Toronto comply with all applicable municipal requirements.

Look for daycares with PACCC (Professional Animal Care Certification Council) certified staff, Fear Free Certified handlers, or staff trained in canine first aid. CPCP-Verified daycares in Toronto have documented their staff training, facility safety, and humane group management practices.

There are currently 3 CPCP-Verified dog daycare facilities serving Toronto, Ontario. Each is independently verified for staff credentials, facility safety, insurance, and humane group management.

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