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Dog boarding, daycare & grooming in Montreal: your questions, answered

Straight answers from the Paw Crew about prices, vaccines, evaluations, cancellations and what your dog actually does all day at Doggieville MTL, our resort by the Lachine Canal in Montreal’s Sud-Ouest.

Most asked:
The short answers

Six things every pawrent asks us first

The facts behind the most common questions about our dog resort in Montreal. The full answers are below.

  • Is anyone there at night?24/7Someone is on site every hour of every day, nights included.
  • How do you watch the dogs?50+Cameras and motion sensors throughout the building.
  • What does the evaluation cost?$80One time per dog, before boarding or daycare.
  • Where do they play in winter?4,500sq ftA heated indoor park with indoor bathrooms.
  • Can my dog swim in January?365daysOur heated indoor pool is open all year.
  • What do other pawrents think?4.5★Our rating on Google, from 694 reviews.
GETTING STARTED
9 questions

New to Doggieville MTL? Start here

Signing up takes one online profile, your dog’s vaccine records and, for boarding or daycare, a one-time $80 behaviour evaluation.

Create a client profile on our online portal, add your dog, and upload their vaccine records with the expiry dates visible. Once your file is complete, you can book online or by calling (514) 938-8899. For boarding and daycare, your dog’s first visit is a one-time behaviour evaluation.

Yes, if your dog will board at Sam’s Lodge or join DV Playcare. On that first visit, our team assesses your dog’s overall behaviour to confirm our resort is a good fit and to assign a playgroup. It costs $80 per dog, one time only.

Absolutely, and we encourage it. Facility tours are by appointment, Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. A member of the Paw Crew will show you around and walk you through the options for your dog.

Doggieville MTL is open 7 days a week: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm. DV Playcare daycare runs Monday to Friday only, and Ruby Café MTL is open Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm. Holiday hours are posted in the bar at the top of every page.

Yes. Puppies can start at DV Playcare as soon as they’ve had their vaccines, and they play in their own puppy kindergarten with gentle introductions and structured play. Puppies are also welcome at Yoda’s Splash, where life jackets are sized to fit every breed.

Not for young puppies. Dogs older than 11 months need to be spayed or neutered to join daycare. If your dog can’t be operated on for medical or other reasons, call us and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

It depends on the service. DV Playcare daycare requires current Bordetella (valid 6 months), DA2PP and rabies vaccines, plus ongoing heartworm, flea and tick treatment. Grooming at Chloe’s Spaw requires DH2PP and rabies. For a boarding stay at Sam’s Lodge, call (514) 938-8899 and we’ll confirm what to upload.

Yes, on some services. At Yoda’s Splash, the second dog from the same family gets 30% off, with proof of ownership for both dogs. At DV Playcare, the second dog gets 10% off single daycare visits.

Before tax. All prices on our website are base prices before taxes.
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SAM’S LODGE
9 questions

Dog boarding in Montreal: Sam’s Lodge questions

Sam’s Lodge is our cage-free dog hotel, with overnight stays from $70 a night, daycare activities every day and someone on site 24/7.

Overnight boarding at Sam’s Lodge starts at $70 a night. You choose your dog’s room when you book, from Private Care Suites, Deluxe Suites, Suites and Condominiums. Call (514) 938-8899 if you’d like help picking one.

No. Boarding dogs sleep and nap in their own Suite or Condominium and spend the day playing in our parks with the daycare group. No more sad doggies locked in a cage for long hours.

Yes. There is always someone at Doggieville MTL, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including at night.

The day starts with a 6 am potty break in the indoor or outdoor park, then breakfast in their room and 1.5 hours to digest. After that they join daycare activities, with breaks in their room for naps and any à la carte perks you picked. Lunch is served if your dog eats lunch, then dinner, and the last potty break is around 9 pm before bed.

Yes. Daycare activities and playtime at DV Playcare are part of the daily boarding fee, with breaks based on each dog’s needs.

Often, yes. For last-minute emergency trips, we’re happy to make an exception to the behaviour evaluation if your dog is dog- and human-friendly. Call (514) 938-8899 so we can check availability.

If you cancel more than 3 business days before the stay, there’s no fee. Less than 2 business days before, the fee is $60 per dog. Deposits aren’t refunded but are credited to your account for any future service except Ruby Café MTL, and there’s no refund or credit for early pick-ups once the stay has started.

Start with a few days at DV Playcare before the first overnight. The building, the Paw Crew and the routine will already feel familiar, and dogs who do daycare with us settle into Sam’s Lodge faster.

Yes. The Express Wash / Departure Bath at Chloe’s Spaw is popular at the end of a stay: two shampoos, conditioner, ear cleaning and a blow dry, from $64.99. Tell us before the stay and, depending on the grooming schedule, we’ll reserve a spot.
Dog boarding at Sam’s Lodge
DV PLAYCARE
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Dog daycare in Montreal: DV Playcare questions

DV Playcare is our dog daycare and indoor park, open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, from $45 for a half day.

A half day (up to 5 hours) is $45 and a full day is $55. Enrichment daycare is $55 for a half day and $65 for a full day. Packages lower the daily price: 10 full days for $500 or 20 for $940, and $600 or $1,140 for enrichment.

No, DV Playcare runs Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. On weekends the resort is still open from 10 am to 3 pm, and Yoda’s Splash is available 7 days a week.

Up to 5 hours. A full day runs from drop-off at 8 am until pick-up by 6 pm.

No. Dogs are grouped by size, energy level and temperament across three high-fenced park sections, so small dogs and toy breeds play with dogs their size. Senior dogs have their own calmer kindergarten.

Regular daycare is supervised group play with a structured routine. Enrichment daycare adds mental work: problem-solving games, scent work, interactive feeding, structured play and rest periods. Smart, high-energy dogs need challenges as much as exercise, and they come home calm.

Inside, in our 4,500 sq ft heated indoor park, with indoor bathrooms on artificial grass. When the weather allows, they also use the 1,500 sq ft fenced outdoor park.

It can be. Shy, anxious or selective dogs start in smaller, controlled groups with a steady routine, and enrichment activities help them build confidence over time. We assign each dog’s playgroup during the behaviour evaluation on the first day.

Yes, 10-day and 20-day packages are valid for 3 months. They start paying off from 4 full days a month.

Cancel at least 1 day before your reservation to avoid a fee and keep your daycare pass. Last-minute cancellations and no-shows cost $20, including with membership passes, and deposits are credited to your account rather than refunded.
Dog daycare at DV Playcare
CHLOE’S SPAW
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Dog grooming in Montreal: Chloe’s Spaw questions

Chloe’s Spaw is our grooming salon, with behavioural groomers, natural products and full grooming from $109.99.

At Chloe’s Spaw, full grooming goes from $109.99 for small dogs (1–20 lb) to $229.99 for dogs over 80 lb. An Express Wash / Departure Bath costs $64.99 to $104.99. Prices are based on your dog’s weight and are before tax.

The Express Wash is a bath without a haircut: two shampoos, conditioner, ear cleaning and a blow dry. A full groom adds a face, body and paw pad trim, a nail trim and a hand blow dry.

Yes, on grooming days: a walk-in nail trim is $20 plus tax. Call (514) 938-8899 first to confirm a groomer is in. Nail trimming and nail filing can also be added to an Express Wash for $6.99 each.

Yes, dogs with behavioural issues are welcome at Chloe’s Spaw. Our certified specialists use science-based, stress-free techniques and the P.E.A.R.L.™ method, with one dog at a time on the table. Mention any anxiety when you book so we can plan the visit.

Natural, environmentally friendly products. If your dog has sensitive skin, hypoallergenic shampoo is available for $3.99 with the Express Wash.

Yes. De-shedding is a $14.99 add-on to the Express Wash / Departure Bath. It’s worth doing before a swim, since dogs need to be brushed before entering the pool at Yoda’s Splash.

It’s one of our à la carte perks, $3.99 with the Express Wash. Chloé, the Poodle-Bichon our salon is named after, gets one every week.

Yes. Tell us before your dog’s DV Playcare day or Sam’s Lodge stay and, depending on the grooming schedule, we’ll reserve a spot at Chloe’s Spaw.
Dog grooming at Chloe’s Spaw
YODA’S SPLASH
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Indoor dog pool & hydrotherapy: Yoda’s Splash questions

Yoda’s Splash is Montreal’s only private, year-round indoor dog pool: heated, UV-filtered, and you can swim with your dog. From $60 for 30 minutes.

Yes. Yoda’s Splash at Doggieville MTL is Montreal’s only private, year-round indoor dog pool. It’s heated, UV-filtered and available 365 days a year at 3824 Rue Saint-Patrick, with free parking.

Yes, with no barriers and no restrictions. Every session is private, so it’s just you, your dog and your family: 1 dog and up to 2 people for 30 minutes, or up to 3 people for an hour.

A private 30-minute session is $60 and a 1-hour session is $75. Memberships bring it down to $50–$70 a session: PawCamp Express (4 sessions, valid 2 months) or Iron Doggie (10 sessions, valid 4 months).

No vet referral is needed. You rent the pool and guide your dog’s swim or hydrotherapy session yourself. If your dog is recovering from surgery or an injury, ask your vet how often and how long they should swim.

Yes. Buoyancy reduces the pressure on sore joints, and gentle, low-impact exercise helps senior dogs keep their muscle mass and mobility. Life jackets are provided and sized to fit every breed.

No. Don’t feed your dog for at least 2 hours before the session, and wait at least 1 hour after. Make sure they’ve relieved themselves outside before coming in.

Non-slip shoes and waterproof clothes for you, extra towels for the car, and a dog jacket in the colder months. We provide life jackets, pool toys, towels, a self-serve drying station and showers for parents.

Yes. Our UV light disinfection system keeps the water clean without harsh chemicals. It helps deactivate algae, viruses and micro-organisms, so your dog swims in a safe, clean environment every time.

Your dog should be fairly clean, brushed (especially if shedding) and have well-trimmed nails. Chloe’s Spaw can do a walk-in nail trim on grooming days (call first), or a bath by appointment, before your swim.

Sessions cancelled without 24 hours’ notice are charged in full. If you arrive late, your session may be shortened because of the next booking, and the full fee still applies, so plan to arrive 10 minutes early.
Our indoor dog pool, Yoda’s Splash
RUBY CAFE MTL
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Dog-friendly café in Montreal: Ruby Café MTL questions

Ruby Café MTL is the dog-friendly café and brunch spot inside Doggieville MTL, open Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm.

Yes. Ruby Café MTL is a dog-friendly café and brunch spot inside Doggieville MTL, at 3824 Rue Saint-Patrick. Your dog sits at the table with you, and we bring water and food bowls when you sit down.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 3 pm.

Yes, reservations are required, especially at peak times. Reserve at rubycafemtl.com/reservations or call the café at (514) 931-9899.

Yes. The dog menu has healthy homemade treats, doggie plates and doggie birthday cakes.

Yes, Ruby Café MTL hosts pet birthday parties. Call (514) 931-9899 to plan it. Cakes are baked to order and paid in advance.

Yes, dogs stay on a leash at all times for everyone’s safety and comfort. All breeds are welcome as long as they’re well behaved and socialized.

Yes, there’s a spacious pet-friendly terrace where you and your dog can dine outdoors.
Brunch with your dog at Ruby Café MTL
LOLA’S CORNER
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Pet store in the Sud-Ouest: Lola’s Corner questions

Lola’s Corner is the pet boutique inside Doggieville MTL, with food, treats, apparel and accessories for your dog.

Yes. Lola’s Corner is our boutique at 3824 Rue Saint-Patrick, with food, treats, apparel and accessories for your dog.

Yes. Lola’s Corner carries toys, accessories and grooming accessories, so it’s easy to grab something after a swim, a groom or a daycare pick-up.
Our pet store, Lola’s Corner
SAFETY & HEALTH
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How we keep your dog safe and healthy

Doggieville MTL has 50+ cameras and motion sensors, a team trained in animal first aid and CPR, and someone on site 24/7.

The building has 50+ cameras and motion sensors, our daycare and hotel supervisors never leave the dogs unattended, and someone is on site 24/7. The Paw Crew is trained in animal first aid and CPR.

We contact you right away. Our team is trained in animal first aid and CPR.

The facility is cleaned and disinfected daily with Prevail, a veterinary-grade disinfectant that kills canine parvovirus without harsh fumes. Indoor bathrooms and the outdoor park use artificial grass over a proper drainage system.

Every DV Playcare dog must have a current Bordetella vaccine, valid 6 months. Airdog purifiers and an industrial air filtration system with UV filters also clean the air throughout the building.

Every member of the Paw Crew is certified in first aid, uses positive reinforcement, and is trained to understand canine behaviour and group play.
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VISIT US
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Location, parking & getting here

Doggieville MTL is at 3824 Rue Saint-Patrick, Montréal, QC H4E 1A4, by the Lachine Canal, with free parking on site.

3824 Rue Saint-Patrick, Montréal, QC H4E 1A4, in the Sud-Ouest by the Lachine Canal. We’re in a restored 1919 brick building that was once the Crane Corporation stables.

Yes, parking is free on site.

Dog parents come from across Montreal, including Saint-Henri, Griffintown, Pointe-Saint-Charles, Verdun, NDG, Westmount, Lachine and downtown.

We’re close to Autoroutes 15 and 20 and the Autoroute du Souvenir, in the Sud-Ouest next to the Lachine Canal.

Oui! The Paw Crew welcomes pawrents in French and English, and our whole website is available in French.

Six, all under one roof: Sam’s Lodge (dog boarding), DV Playcare (daycare and indoor park), Chloe’s Spaw (grooming), Yoda’s Splash (private indoor pool and hydrotherapy), Ruby Café MTL (dog-friendly café) and Lola’s Corner (pet boutique).

Doggieville MTL is the first luxury resort for doggies in Canada: one building where boarding, daycare, grooming, a private pool, a café and a boutique each have their own spacious area, so every dog gets undivided attention.

Call (514) 938-8899 or email info@doggievillemtl.com. Existing clients can also sign in to the client portal to book online.
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At a glance

Our services, prices and hours in Montreal

Doggieville MTL has six services in one building at 3824 Rue Saint-Patrick. Starting prices are before tax.

Doggieville MTL services, starting prices and hours
ServiceWhat it isStarting priceWhenLink
SAM’S LODGE
Dog boarding and hotel, daycare activities includedFrom $70 / nightOpen 7 days, staff on site 24/7Book dog boarding
DV PLAYCARE
Dog daycare and indoor parkFrom $45 / half dayMon–Fri, 8 am – 6 pmBook daycare
CHLOE’S SPAW
Dog grooming salonFrom $64.99 express washBaths by appointment, walk-in nail trims on grooming daysBook grooming
YODA’S SPLASH
Private indoor dog pool and hydrotherapyFrom $60 / 30 min7 days a week, 365 days a yearBook a splash
RUBY CAFE MTL
Dog-friendly café and brunchReservation requiredFri–Sun, 10 am – 3 pmVisit the café
LOLA’S CORNER
Pet boutique: food, treats, apparel, toysIn storeInside Doggieville MTLShop at Lola’s
Still wondering?

Ask the Paw Crew

Every dog is different, and some questions are easier to answer in person. Call us, send an email, or come see all three floors on a facility tour, Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm.

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Watercolor illustration of the Doggieville MTL building and Ruby Café MTL on Rue Saint-Patrick, Montreal
3824 Rue Saint-Patrick, Montréal, QC H4E 1A4 · Free parking
Mon–Fri 8 am – 6 pm · Sat–Sun 10 am – 3 pm
info@doggievillemtl.com
4.5 ★ on Google (694 reviews)
Minutes from
  • Sud-Ouest
  • Saint-Henri
  • Griffintown
  • Downtown
  • Verdun
  • NDG
  • Westmount
  • Lachine
  • Pointe-Saint-Charles

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Visit the Paw Crew, see the suites and meet your dog’s new friends. Tours are by appointment, Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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