4 Paws Playhouse

★ 5.0 · 26 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Clearwater, FL
4 Paws Playhouse, Clearwater
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 26 reviews · top 10% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.7
Reviews read
26 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#17 of 184 in Tampa
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$20 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $20
Source
4 Paws Playhouse’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Day Care Rates Day Rate is $20”
Open their price page ↗

4 Paws Playhouse is a dog daycare in Clearwater, FL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 26 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #17 of 184 in Tampa. Its website lists daycare from $20 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.

Top 10% in Tampa#17 of 184 by Dogs Away score, from 26 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$20/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Tampa
#17 of 184
Google rating
★5.0 (26)
From downtown
16.6 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

6/27

6 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs must be current on Rabies, DHLPP (Distemper-Parvo), Bordetella, Canine Influenza vaccines and be spayed or neutered.”4pawsplayhousefl.com/day-care
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“All dogs must be current on Rabies, DHLPP (Distemper-Parvo), Bordetella, Canine Influenza vaccines and be spayed or neutered.”4pawsplayhousefl.com/day-care
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Note: Pets must pass a temperament test and 4 Paws Playhouse has full discretion in deciding to accept your pet.”4pawsplayhousefl.com/day-care
Operations3 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“We are certified in pet first aid and CPR and receive ongoing training.”4pawsplayhousefl.com/lodging
HousingCage free
Their words
“We are cage free [unless otherwise requested] and provide each guest with a soft bed.”4pawsplayhousefl.com/lodging
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“Please bring his or her diet in a container labeled with brand/type and serving amount[s].”4pawsplayhousefl.com/lodging
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★25
4 ★1
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
26reviews behind the score
★ 4.69Tampa average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

sherry 8caring staff 5safe environment 3kennel alternative 2reliable staff 2photo updates 2overnight 2happy dog 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Who they take & how they care

Senior dogs
Has experience with senior, medical and special-needs dogsStated on their website
Breed & size limits
Caters specifically to toy and small dog breedsStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2022—$20/dayArchived page, 2022-12-07
2023—$20/dayArchived page, 2023-02-22
2024—$20/dayArchived page, 2024-06-25
2025—$20/dayArchived page, 2025-10-08
Now—$20/dayTheir website, 2026-09-08

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
8 AM–6 PM
Sun
9 AM–5 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

TPA · Tampa International
11.8 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

1819 Owen Dr, Clearwater, FL 33759, United States

16.6 miles from downtown Tampa · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about 4 Paws Playhouse

What services does 4 Paws Playhouse offer?
4 Paws Playhouse is listed as a dog day care center in Clearwater, FL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does 4 Paws Playhouse charge?
Its website lists daycare at $20 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
What vaccines does 4 Paws Playhouse require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at 4 Paws Playhouse?
4 Paws Playhouse's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does 4 Paws Playhouse compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #17 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 26 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

4 Paws Playhouse, Clearwater, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/4-paws-playhouse/

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