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Play Pet Boarding | Dog Boarding Reviews by thePack experts
Searching for dog boarding in North Bangalore? thePack.in experts visited Play to review their facilities, boarding process, charges, etc. Read to learn more.
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Located in North Bangalore, Play is a very well designed and architected boarding facility that offers overnight boarding, daycare, as well as cat boarding. Started by an ex-corporate Jaysal J, the goal of 'Play' is simple - to provide dogs with a happy, safe, and comfortable stay in their facility. The clarity of their motto has helped Jaysal setup Play as a facility that is designed keeping pets in mind and focuses on getting the subtle details right, to ensure their utmost comfort.
The idea for Play came to Jaysal during his failed search for a premium dog boarding facility for his indie - Joey. When none of the facilities in the city met his expectations, he decided to start one of his own in 2019. This is perhaps why, the Play boarding team is active in animal rescue causes and are regularly involved in rehoming and rescuing dogs in need.
We visited the facility and spoke with Mr Jaysal J to learn more about Play. Here is thePack.in's expert review of Play Boarding facility.
The idea for Play came to Jaysal during his failed search for a premium dog boarding facility for his indie - Joey. When none of the facilities in the city met his expectations, he decided to start one of his own in 2019. This is perhaps why, the Play boarding team is active in animal rescue causes and are regularly involved in rehoming and rescuing dogs in need.
We visited the facility and spoke with Mr Jaysal J to learn more about Play. Here is thePack.in's expert review of Play Boarding facility.
A pug enjoying the sunset in Play's outdoor play area.
Review of the facility
Play boarding facility is located in Timmasandra, next to the Padukone Dravid Centre of Sport Excellence. The directions provided on the Google Maps link below are quite accurate. Additionally, the neighbourhood is not too crowded either, so finding a parking space is easy. Play also offers pick-up and drop-off services if you are unable to travel with your dog.
Play offers a kennel-style boarding set-up, with over 60 kennels that face away from each other. Each dog gets allotted their own individual kennel based on their size and temperamental requirements. All dogs are boarded separately in single kennels, with exceptions made only if two dogs from the same family need to be kept together. For senior, sound-sensitive, or reactive dogs, Play reserves a few kennels that are placed a little farther from the general area.
The USP of this facility is that all their kennels are really spacious and airy. On top of that each dog gets access to fully customizable freshly cooked meals, and round-the-clock supervision by a well trained safe. Jaysal himself spends a lot of time at the facility, so you can rest assured that your dog is going to be well taken care of.
Each dog is provided with outdoor time in the central play area, thrice a day, for a total of 30 to 45 minutes. When the dogs are out of their kennel, the staff utilizes this time to clean up their kennels, ensuring good hygiene is maintained all the time. Parents can also ask the caretakers to bathe their dogs at an extra cost while boarding.
Overall, their facility is quite clean and well-organized. The facility is run by six caretakers with a minimum of two years of experience working at animal shelters.
Safety is ensured with three to four gates between the dogs’ kennels and the main road. During the stay, pet parents are provided with two videos of their dogs, one in the morning and one in the evening. In case of an emergency, they also have a visiting veterinarian on-call and two veterinary clinics, Sudheeksha and Neha, in the area.
Play also offers a doggy daycare service, in case you want to leave your dogs between 8 am to 6 pm. However, the booking must be requested 24 hours in advance.
Play offers a kennel-style boarding set-up, with over 60 kennels that face away from each other. Each dog gets allotted their own individual kennel based on their size and temperamental requirements. All dogs are boarded separately in single kennels, with exceptions made only if two dogs from the same family need to be kept together. For senior, sound-sensitive, or reactive dogs, Play reserves a few kennels that are placed a little farther from the general area.
The USP of this facility is that all their kennels are really spacious and airy. On top of that each dog gets access to fully customizable freshly cooked meals, and round-the-clock supervision by a well trained safe. Jaysal himself spends a lot of time at the facility, so you can rest assured that your dog is going to be well taken care of.
Each dog is provided with outdoor time in the central play area, thrice a day, for a total of 30 to 45 minutes. When the dogs are out of their kennel, the staff utilizes this time to clean up their kennels, ensuring good hygiene is maintained all the time. Parents can also ask the caretakers to bathe their dogs at an extra cost while boarding.
Overall, their facility is quite clean and well-organized. The facility is run by six caretakers with a minimum of two years of experience working at animal shelters.
Safety is ensured with three to four gates between the dogs’ kennels and the main road. During the stay, pet parents are provided with two videos of their dogs, one in the morning and one in the evening. In case of an emergency, they also have a visiting veterinarian on-call and two veterinary clinics, Sudheeksha and Neha, in the area.
Play also offers a doggy daycare service, in case you want to leave your dogs between 8 am to 6 pm. However, the booking must be requested 24 hours in advance.
Play Pet Boarding has a lush, green central play area for dogs.
Meal Options
The type of meals and meal timings your dog gets is fully customizable at Play Pet Boarding. Armed with a working kitchen and a variety of packaged foods available, they are open to providing fresh food, kibble or even snacks, as per your dog’s needs. They are also open to providing food that pet parents may send across.
The kennels at Play Pet Boarding are designed to ensure that each dog gets it's own space.
Boarding Process
Play has an easy booking process. You can call them directly or drop a message on WhatsApp with the dates you are looking to board your dog. They may ask you for the following details:
You will also be advised on ticks-n-fleas control measures you can take before boarding.
- Your dog’s vaccination records
- Any health conditions or medications that may need to be administered
- Pet parent’s ID Card
You will also be advised on ticks-n-fleas control measures you can take before boarding.
thePack's Expert Opinion
“The kennels at Play were spacious and clean. They are built in a way that each dog can get their own space when they are inside the kennel. The outdoor space was well maintained as well, and the dogs seemed to be having fun there. We were also allowed to step in and inspect their kitchen, which was a big plus. I personally liked the fact that the staff had worked in shelters before, to gain experience working with dogs. Mr Jaysal, who runs the place, was nice to chat with, and you could tell that they knew how to work with dogs.”
Pricing Structure
Pet parents can choose between a variety of payment plans at Play Pet Boarding.
Centre Timings
Office Hours: 10 am to 5 pm
Doggy Day Care service: 8 am to 8 pm
Contact Details
Survey no 19, Timmasandra Village,
MVIT Cross, Off Intl Airport Road,
Bangalore – 562157
Google Maps Link
(+91) 9606198222
playpetboarding@gmail.com
Bangalore – 562157
Google Maps Link
(+91) 9606198222
playpetboarding@gmail.com
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