What is the Harmony Evaluation?

It is your dog's first day at Petcious — we observe play style, comfort with other small dogs, and match them to the right playgroup. Most dogs settle within their first visit.

What if my dog is shy or anxious?

Many of our regulars started as nervous dogs. All groomers and care team members are Fear Free certified, playgroups are small, and we let new pups settle at their own pace.

What vaccinations are required?

Current Rabies, Bordetella (kennel cough), and DHPP. Please bring proof from your vet, or have your clinic email records to main@petcious.ca.

My dog is not spayed or neutered. Can they still come?

Yes — intact puppies are welcome. We ask that every dog be spayed or neutered by 12 months. Until then an intact pup can keep attending as long as play stays comfortable, with no persistent mounting, marking, or tension with other dogs. Females in heat cannot attend daycare or boarding until the cycle has fully passed, usually three to four weeks.

How soon can my dog start regular daycare?

Most families go from inquiry to a regular daycare schedule in under two weeks. Apply, do a Trial Day, then book your next visit.

What is the cancellation policy?

For your Trial Day, just let us know by phone or text — no charge. For regular bookings, cancel by 7 PM the night before.

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Want to See the Space First?

We welcome tours before 7:30 AM or after 5:30 PM — outside daycare hours so our pups stay relaxed during the day.

Call 778-878-5264 to schedule a walk-through

How It Works

From booking request to your pup's first day — here’s the process.

1

Submit a Booking Request

Use our online booking to request your Trial Day. Look for the 15% off first-time daycare option — half-day or full-day.

2

We Confirm + You Fill a Form

We reach out the same day to confirm availability and send you a quick Google form about your pup.

3

First Day Drop-Off

Between 7:30 and 9 AM so your pup arrives early to sniff around and settle in. After your first day, choose any drop-off time.

4

Pickup Later That Day

Half-day pickup mid-afternoon, full-day before close at 5:30 PM.

5

First Day Report

We send a written report on how your pup did — what they enjoyed, who they played with, anything you should know.

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What Happens on Trial Day

Drop-off (7:30–9 AM)

A quick handoff at the door — we’ll take it from there. Parents don’t stay during the day, but you’re welcome to text us anytime at 778-878-5264. You won’t bother us.

During the day

Photo updates throughout the day on our Instagram @petciousdogspaandplay so you can see how they’re doing.

End of day

We send you a written first-day report — who your pup played with, how they settled in, anything you should know going forward.

The Report You’ll Get That Evening

Not a template. We write about your dog — how they actually moved through the day, and what to expect from them tonight. Here is a real one, shared with permission.

Lola’s First Day Adventure at Petcious!

from The Petcious Team

“When Lola arrived this morning, she took her time stepping into the space — and we loved that about her. She didn’t rush in, didn’t force anything. She came in carefully, at her own pace…”

“She wasn’t disengaged — she was learning. Every sniff is a piece of new information. By the afternoon, our team noticed a real shift in her. She seemed more at ease, more relaxed in her body…”

“On the practical side — Lola was absolutely perfect with her potty today, both on the pad and outside. Gold star, no notes.”

“Tonight, you might notice she’s a little quieter than usual, possibly thirstier too. That’s completely normal after a big day of new experiences. Let her rest, offer plenty of fresh water, and give her a little extra snuggle from us.”

Here is a snapshot of Lola’s big day

Every report is written by the team member who spent the day with your dog, and comes with a photo.

What Families Say About Their First Visit

Real Google reviews from new daycare families.

Amazing day care for small dogs! My puppy Django started going to day care at 5 months old as we found it quite difficult to socialize him outside with larger dogs. It's only been around a month but...

We have been taking our nine-year-old bichon named Bella to Petcious since last fall for daycare, grooming, and boarding. We couldn’t ask for a better place for our dog. She thoroughly enjoys the...

I cannot recommend them enough. I adopted my dog during COVID, so he missed those crucial early socialization opportunities and was incredibly shy. It took time, but the Petcious team was so patient,...

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Is Petcious Right for Your Dog?

We’re likely a great match if your dog:

Is under 25 lbs (so all playmates are the same size)
Is at least 4 months old
Is up to date on core vaccines (Rabies, Bordetella, DHPP)
Is spayed or neutered by 12 months — intact puppies are welcome before then

Worried about one of these?

Almost every concern we hear — “my dog is shy”, “she has never been to daycare”, “he’s older”, “she gets nervous around big groups” — is something we’ve worked through with another family.

All Petcious groomers are Fear Free certified (you can look up each groomer by name on fearfreepets.com) and our daycare team uses the same low-stress approach.

Why small-dogs-only? When every dog in the room is the same size, play stays gentle and no one gets overwhelmed. That’s why families drive from Surrey, Cloverdale, White Rock, and Maple Ridge to use us.

Have a question about your dog?
Call or text 778-878-5264

Common Questions

How much is the Trial Day?+

15% off our regular daycare rates — ongoing for any first-time daycare customer. Choose half-day (recommended) or full-day. See full pricing on our daycare pricing page.

Can I stay during the Trial Day?+

No — we don’t have parents stay during the day. Drop-off is a quick handoff at the door, and dogs settle in faster when their person isn’t around. We send you a written first-day report so you’ll know exactly how things went.

What if my dog doesn’t enjoy daycare?+

Most dogs do. For the small number who would do better with one-on-one time, we’ll be honest with you and share our thoughts based on what we observed — not push it. We don’t use a script; we just tell you what we’d do if it were our dog.

My dog is shy or anxious — should we even try?+

Yes. Many of our regulars started as nervous dogs. All Petcious groomers are Fear Free certified (verifiable at fearfreepets.com), and our daycare team uses the same low-stress approach.

My dog isn’t spayed/neutered. Is that OK?+

Yes — intact puppies are welcome. We ask that every dog be spayed or neutered by 12 months, and until then we go by the dog in front of us rather than the calendar. An intact pup can keep coming as long as play stays comfortable: settled in the playgroup, and no persistent mounting, marking, or tension with the other dogs. If that changes, we’ll talk to you first — you’ll never hear it for the first time at pickup.

Females in heat can’t attend daycare or boarding until the cycle has fully passed, usually three to four weeks.

What vaccines do you require?+

Current Rabies, Bordetella, and DHPP. Bring proof from your vet on your first day, or have your clinic email records to [email protected].

Do you take dogs over 25 lbs for daycare?+

We don’t. Being small-dogs-only is the whole point — it keeps play safe and lets nervous or older small dogs feel comfortable. For grooming, we accept dogs up to 40 lbs.

What’s your cancellation policy?+

We need 24 hours notice for any cancellation — Trial Day or regular booking. Just call or text 778-878-5264.

Can I take a tour first?+

Yes — we welcome tours before 7:30 AM or after 5:30 PM, outside daycare hours so our pups stay relaxed. Call 778-878-5264 to schedule.

Where are you located?+

C102-20670 Langley Bypass, Langley, BC V3A 0A3. Easy parking out front. Open Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Closed weekends.

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