Small-dog daycare · Rockingham WA

Big days for
little dogs.

A safe, carefully supervised daycare where smaller dogs can play, socialise, rest and feel completely at home.

🐶 Small-dog specialists. Loved by Rockingham families.

Why Yappy Days

Daycare designed around
the dogs in front of us.

Not a warehouse. Not a free-for-all. A warm, attentive environment created especially for smaller dogs and their individual play styles.

A happy group of small dogs together at daycare

Small-dog specialists

Care shaped around smaller bodies, personalities and play styles.

Small dogs enjoying a peaceful midday rest

Balanced days

Supervised play, enrichment and a proper midday rest.

A daycare carer giving a small dog personal attention

People who notice

Thoughtful carers and managed numbers mean genuinely personal attention.

A day at Yappy Days

A lovely rhythm,
from drop-off to home time.

Dogs settle in, enjoy matched play and activities, take a quiet midday break, then ease back into the afternoon. We adapt the day to the group—not the other way around.

01Morning welcomeCalm arrivals and time to settle in.
02Play & enrichmentSocial play suited to size and personality.
03Midday resetA proper quiet rest from about 11:30 am.
04Afternoon funMore gentle play before home time.

Enrolment

Will your dog
fit the pack?

We welcome suitable smaller breeds and dogs up to 20 kg. Every new dog is assessed carefully.

Start an enrolment

Before their first day

Ready from 4 monthsPuppies need time to settle comfortably into their new home and routine. We recommend at least two weeks with their family before their first daycare visit.
Current C5 vaccinationFor everyone’s wellbeing, dogs need a current C5 vaccination. Please provide their vaccination certificate before their first day.
Desexed by 12 monthsYounger dogs are welcome while undesexed, but all dogs need to be desexed once they reach 12 months of age.
Comfortable with dogs and peopleYappy Days is a gentle social environment. Dogs need to be comfortable around other small dogs and people, without aggressive or threatening behaviour.

Online enrolment form

Tell us about your dog.

This is the online version of the Yappy Days enrolment form. Please complete all relevant sections.

1. Owner & dog details

Your full nameMobileResidential addressSuburbPostcodeEmailAuthorised collector’s nameRelationship & phonePreferred daycare daysDog’s nameBreedDate of birthWeight (kg)SexDesexed?Current C5 vaccination?Microchipped?Microchip numberFlea, tick & worm prevention current?

2. Health & veterinary care

Regular medication?Medication details, dosage and instructionsVeterinary clinicVeterinary clinic phoneJoint problems?Skin problems?Ear problems?Recently ill, injured or post-surgery?Allergies or dietary sensitivities?Other diagnosed health condition?Health detailsPersonality quirks, handling sensitivities, fear, anxiety or reactivity

3. Background & routine

Relevant background or adoption historyAttended another daycare?How do they cope when left alone?How often are they exercised?Typical exercise lengthHow do you exercise them?How often do they socialise with dogs?Allowed off lead with dogs?

4. Behaviour & social comfort

Behaviours you have noticedHow do you respond to these behaviours?Reaction around puppies or high-energy dogsGeneral reaction around other dogsFearful around unfamiliar dogs?Ever pinned or frightened by a dog?Fear, anxiety or triggersShares food and toys comfortably?Areas they dislike being touched

5. Training & final details

Attended puppy preschool?Other behavioural training?Training detailsLead equipmentFood rewards & favouritesSit responseDrop responseStay responseCome responseHow did you hear about us?Service you’re most interested in

Owner confirmation

I confirm that the information supplied is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree to tell Yappy Days about any relevant changes to my dog’s health, medication or behaviour before their next visit.

I agree to the owner confirmation above.Type your full name as your signature

Good to know

Quick answers.

Still unsure? Call us. A short honest chat is the quickest way to work out whether Yappy Days is right for your dog.

Come and say hello

Happy dogs start
with a conversation.

Call 0405 144 445 Send an email →

FIND USUnit 3, 7 Day Road
Rockingham, WA 6168
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DAYCARE HOURSMonday–Friday
6:30 am–5:45 pm

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