A dog’s body and mind are equally precious, and we aim to nurture both
To be the SOR most trusted small dog doggie day care, and the first choice for pet parents seeking exceptional care. We strive to create a safe enriching environment where every dog feels valued, supported and happy while building positive social skills.
To deliver big quality, attentive care for every dog entrusted to us. Through close supervision, structured play and a calm nurturing approach. We provide a stress free day care experience for pet parents and a fun fulfilling day for the dogs at Little Paws Play School.
At Little Paws Play School, everything we do is guided by our core values.
Quality – Consistently high standards of care.
Safety – A secure supervised environment.
Reliability -Dependable care you can trust.
Love and Dedication – Genuine care for every dog.
Honesty and Integrity – Transparent ethical practices.
Service Excellence – A positive experience for pets and their people.
Melanie’s lifelong love of dogs naturally evolved into a career dedicated to animal care and wellbeing. As the founder of Cuddles & More Pet Minding (est. 2009), Melanie has over a decade of hands-on experience providing trusted dog walking, pet minding, and personalised care within the local community.
Melanie is deeply committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where dogs feel relaxed, supported, and valued. Her calm, attentive approach underpins the philosophy of Little Paws Playschool and ensures every dog is treated as an individual.
Gemma founded Cuddles Inc. (est. 2021) with a strong focus on positive handling, structured play, and compassionate care. Her work has always centred around building trust — both with dogs and their owners — through consistency, kindness, and understanding canine behaviour.
Gemma brings a warm, energetic presence to Little Paws Playschool, ensuring each dog feels welcomed and engaged while maintaining high standards of safety and supervision.
Small dogs have unique needs — physically, emotionally, and socially.
Their size, energy levels, and sensitivities mean they often thrive best in environments designed specifically for them.
At Little Paws Play School, we specialise in dogs 15kg and under, allowing us to provide a calmer, safer, and more controlled setting. Our playgroups, spaces, and supervision ratios are intentionally designed to reduce overwhelm, minimise risk, and support positive social interactions.
By focusing on small dogs only, we create an environment where every dog feels secure, confident, and able to truly enjoy their day — without the stress that can come from mixed-size play.
Tell us about your dog, their temperament and day/s you are looking for.
Your dog attends an initial trial day so we can gently introduce them and ensure they are suited for our environment and who their friends could be.
Book regular days and ensure peace of mind.
Yes. We care for small dogs up to 15kg. Our doggie day care is designed specifically for smaller dogs and gentler play styles.
Yes. All dogs attend an initial trial day so we can gently introduce them, assess comfort and suitability, and ensure a positive experience.
All male dogs attending Little Paws Play School are required to be desexed by two (2) years of age.
All dogs must be social and suitable for a group day care environment.
Behaviour including aggression, persistent anti-social behaviour, or conduct that poses a risk to other dogs will result in refusal of attendance, suspension, or removal from care.
Female dogs in season (on heat) are not permitted to attend daycare.
Dogs may return only once bleeding has completely stopped and all signs of being in season have ceased, as determined by Little Paws Play School.
In the event a dog requires veterinary attention, Little Paws Playschool will make reasonable attempts to contact the owner or nominated emergency contact. Where urgent treatment is required and contact cannot be made, Little Paws Play School is authorised to seek veterinary care as deemed necessary. All veterinary costs incurred are the responsibility of the pet owner.
Yes, for the safety of dogs we require proof of up to date vaccinations including C5 and kennel cough.
Dogs are actively supervised at all times and grouped carefully by size, temperament, and play style. Structured routines help prevent overstimulation.
Please bring a collar and/or harness, along with a copy of your dog’s current vaccination status.
We are licensed for up to 25 dogs; however, we intentionally operate below capacity to maintain a calm, safe, boutique environment within our large 200sqm indoor play space.
Dogs are grouped based on size, temperament, and energy levels. We have two main play areas:
When dogs are settled and content, areas may be combined under supervision.
We don’t offer formal training programs. Our focus is on structured daycare, gentle socialisation, and positive experiences.
Simply submit an enquiry through our website and we’ll be in touch to organise the next steps.
We encourage the pet Parents book a tour at a pre arranged time to ensure minimal disruption to our doggie daycare dogs.
We require more than 24 hours avoiding full cancellations, please check our terms and conditions for full details.
Little Paws Play School is a pet sitter based in Perth, Western Australia. Unfortunately, we do not offer over night stays or boarding facilities.
Please find the full list of our terms and conditions below.
