Global Dog Daycare Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Service Type (Basic Dog Daycare, Overnight Dog Boarding, Dog Grooming and Training and Enrichment Programs), By Price Tier (Economy, Mid-Range, and Luxury), By Target Dog Breed (Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds and Specific Breed-Focused), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Dog Daycare Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Dog Daycare Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1.52 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 10.26% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Dog Daycare Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 4.45 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The global dog daycare market size was worth around USD 1.52 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to Grow to around USD 4.45 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.26% from 2025 to 2035. The dog daycare market is fueled by increasing pet ownership, urbanization, and hectic lifestyles enhance demand for daycare services. Increasing humanization of pets and increasing disposable incomes allow owners to spend money on superior care. Growth in organized daycare chains enhances service quality, enhancing market growth worldwide.

Market Overview

The dog daycare market is the industry that offers daytime care services for dogs. Such services involve supervised play, socialization, exercise, feeding, and even grooming or training, catering to pet owners who need safe, professional care for their dogs when they are not around. As companion animals, and dogs are getting popular day by day, demand for dog-friendly services such as dog daycare has also increased tremendously. Numerous pet owners desire secure and trustworthy areas to keep their dogs while they work or do errands. Dog daycare provides a supervised and structured setting where dogs can socialize, have fun, and exercise to remain healthy and content. Additionally, advanced technology in the form of GPS monitoring devices and automated feeders facilitates real-time monitoring and feeding regulation. Customized nutrition plans and meal subscription services are available for targeted dietary needs. Eco-friendly and natural pet grooming products also echo consumer interest in sustainability. Wearable technology monitors activity and well-being, encouraging preventative care. All of these, along with app-based scheduling of services such as daycare and training, are changing how owners manage their dogs, contributing to market expansion and customer satisfaction.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the dog daycare market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the dog daycare market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the dog daycare market.

Driving Factors

Global growth in pet ownership, particularly by millennials and younger generations, has driven demand for dog daycare. Pets are like family members, and owners seek expert care for their canines' health, socialization, and well-being, driving steady market growth. Additionally, pets are being treated more and more like children, with owners paying for high-end care, such as daycare, grooming, and training. This affective bond drives expenditure on premium services, widening the market from routine care to specialty and enrichment programs.

Restraining Factors

Dog daycare facilities demand heavy capital investment in infrastructure, trained personnel, insurance, and animal welfare legislation. These high operating costs translate into high service prices, making it unaffordable for some pet owners and capping market growth, particularly in price-conscious markets. Additionally, disease transmission, injury, and aggression risk create safety issues. Pet owners are concerned about the welfare of their dogs, which can decrease trust and receptiveness for using daycare services. Controlling these risks demands strict protocols, which may be operationally difficult and expensive.

Market Segmentation

The dog daycare market share is classified into service type, price tier, and target dog breed.

• The basic dog daycare segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the service type, the dog daycare market is divided into basic dog daycare, overnight dog boarding, dog grooming, and training and enrichment programs. Among these, the basic dog daycare segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is due to basic daycare offering basic services such as supervision, exercise, and socialization, which most dog owners need daily. This is the most utilized service and hence is used the most, as it addresses the pet parents' major concerns firsthand, creating high demand and taking the largest market share.

The mid-range segment accounted for the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the price tier, the dog daycare market is divided into economy, mid-range, and luxury. Among these, the mid-range segment accounted for the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is driven by mid-range dog daycare provides a sweet spot between price and quality. Pet owners looking for trustworthy care with additional perks prefer this segment since it gives good value without paying luxury prices, appealing to a larger base of customers and expanding overall market share.

• The small breeds segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the target dog breed, the dog daycare market is divided into small breeds, medium breeds, large breeds, and specific breed-focused. Among these, the small breeds segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is attributed due owners of small breeds using daycare more frequently since such dogs require frequent socialization and stimulation for the mind. Daycare centers assist in avoiding behavior problems and separation anxiety, prompting regular usage of daycare facilities and increasing this segment's market share. Small breeds usually need specialized care, such as being handled carefully and breed-specific health care. Most daycare operators create programs tailored to these special needs, which make centers desirable to small dog owners and drive up demand in this segment.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Dog Daycare Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the dog daycare market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the dog daycare market over the predicted timeframe. North America, and especially the U.S., boasts some of the highest pet ownership rates in the world. Dogs are considered part of the family, leading to a high demand for care services. The emotional attachment leads owners to spend on daycare, grooming, and enrichment, making North America a top region for pet-related expenditure and daycare adoption. North America boasts an established group of pet care professionals, such as veterinarians, groomers, and daycare chains. Franchise brands such as Dogtopia and Camp Bow Wow provide replicable, franchise-based services throughout the region. This systematic infrastructure provides reliable service delivery, innovation, and customer confidence, helping it lead the dog daycare market.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the dog daycare market during the forecast period. Asia Pacific has witnessed an explosive growth in pet ownership in the last decade owing to shifting family forms, declining birth rates, and growing needs for companionship. Dogs have become essential companions, with the demand for professional care services like daycare arising from this. This boom in ownership is a primary driver of the rapidly growing market.

Europe is predicted to hold a significant share of the dog daycare market throughout the estimated period. Europe's stringent animal welfare legislation promotes high-quality and professional pet care services. Government regulations regarding animal handling, hygiene, and personnel training establish trust and reliability. Such a positive regulatory setup enhances consumer confidence and promotes more players to provide organized daycare services, supporting the high market share of the region.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the dog daycare market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Dogtopia
• Camp Bow Wow
• Grateful Dog
• PetSmart
• Camp Run-A-Mutt
• A Place for Rover
• Canine to Five
• PetBacker
• District Dogs
• The Dog Stop
• Top Dog Daycare
• Desert Dog
• PAWS Dog Daycare
• Great Dog
• DOODLE DOG
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In November 2024, Happy Tails, a high-end dog daycare, opened its first location at 120 Duane Street in Tribeca, New York. This 10,000-square-foot center has an elite membership known as the Good Dogs Club, for which a member pays $1,350 a month. Members enjoy unlimited daycare, discounted grooming, priority reservations, and access to special services such as pet-friendly wine, a canine psychic, and a dog chiropractor. It has themed play zones, a cafe for both pet owners and dogs, and offers events like yoga for dogs and birthday parties. Potential members are given a complete evaluation to check compatibility with the club's requirements.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the dog daycare market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Dog Daycare Market, By Service Type

• Basic Dog Daycare
• Overnight Dog Boarding
• Dog Grooming
• Training and Enrichment Programs

Global Dog Daycare Market, By Price Tier

• Economy
• Mid-Range
• Luxury

Global Dog Daycare Market, By Target Dog Breed

• Small Breeds
• Medium Breeds
• Large Breeds
• Specific Breed-Focused

Global Dog Daycare Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa