Petropolis launches dog daycare membership for St. Louis pet owners

Petropolis has rolled out a weekly dog daycare membership at its Chesterfield and St. Charles locations, pairing flexible packages with behavior-based playgroups and enrichment. The program is aimed at owners who want consistent supervision, socialization, and exercise for their dogs while they are away.

Why it matters: - The new membership gives St. Louis dog owners a recurring daycare option built around socialization, enrichment, and behavior-aware supervision. - The program is designed to support dogs that need more exercise, mental stimulation, and structured interaction during the week. - Petropolis is pitching the membership as a way to improve daily routines for dogs while giving owners flexible care coverage.

What happened: - Petropolis announced a new dog daycare membership for its Chesterfield and St. Charles locations. - The weekly program is built around the company’s Pet Empowerment model. - The model uses positive reinforcement and force-free handling. - Every dog receives a behavioral assessment before joining playgroups. - Petropolis matches dogs by size, temperament, energy level, and play style.

The details: - Membership packages cost between $44 and $136 per week. - Packages include service credits, discounts, camera access, photo updates, and Petropolis’ "Happy, Safe, and Healthy Pet Guarantee." - Members get access to Petropolis’ outdoor play areas, which include streams, waterfalls, splash pads, hills, tunnels, and a trampoline. - Indoor spaces are divided into private, climate-controlled suites for rest. - Enrichment activity add-ons cost $29 and can be added to any daycare day or boarding stay. - The add-ons are designed to provide both physical and mental engagement with staff members. - Petropolis says the enrichment options are meant to support exercise and intellectual stimulation.

Between the lines: - The membership reflects a broader shift toward more individualized pet care, with more attention to temperament and behavior instead of size alone. - Petropolis is leaning on amenities and structured play to differentiate its daycare offering from standard kennel-style care. - Michael Schifano, owner of Petropolis, said the membership provides dogs with a consistent health routine and personalized enrichment, exercise, social interaction, and certified professional care. - Petropolis also links the offering to behavior concerns such as barking, separation anxiety, destructive behavior, and aggression when dogs are understimulated.

What's next: - Pet owners in the St. Louis area can enroll in the membership and add enrichment services to daycare or boarding visits. - Petropolis is positioning the program as part of its broader services, which also include dog boarding, cat boarding, dog grooming, and dog training. - The company was founded in 1988 and says it serves pet owners across greater St. Louis.

The bottom line: - Petropolis is betting that behavior-based grouping and enrichment-heavy daycare will appeal to owners who want more than basic pet supervision.