Dog Daycare in Toledo, Ohio Real K9 Grass Yards & Supervised Play, Every Day
Two structured programs — Group Play and K9 Fit Klub — inside a spacious indoor/outdoor facility with real K9 Grass outdoor yards. Professional supervision all day, every day. Not just a place to drop off your dog. A program designed around them.
Two Programs. One Standard of Care.
Whether your dog thrives in a social group or prefers focused individual attention, we have a structured program that fits them — not the other way around.
Group Play Daycare
Social · Supervised · EnergizingStructured social play with compatible groups — dogs matched by temperament, size, and energy level. Supervised by trained staff every minute of the day. The ideal program for social, well-matched dogs who thrive around other dogs.
- Indoor & outdoor play across our spacious daycare facility
- Real K9 Grass outdoor yards — safe, clean, comfortable
- Dogs grouped by temperament, size & energy
- Karnik University–trained staff supervision all day
- Structured rest periods throughout the day
- Daycare membership plans available for regulars
K9 Fit Klub
Individual · Enrichment-Based · TailoredFor dogs who prefer one-on-one attention, or who aren’t suited for group settings. K9 Fit Klub provides structured activity, enrichment, and dedicated professional care tailored entirely to your individual dog’s needs and personality.
- One-on-one attention from a dedicated staff member
- Enrichment-based activities tailored to your dog
- Ideal for anxious, reactive, or senior dogs
- Perfect for dogs with special behavioral needs
- Structured and supervised throughout the day
A Facility Designed for Dogs
Our facility isn’t a converted warehouse with a concrete floor. It was designed with dogs in mind — spacious indoor and outdoor space, real K9 Grass yards for outdoor play, and separate zones for different play styles and group sizes.
K9 Grass is a premium synthetic turf engineered specifically for dogs — it drains instantly, doesn’t harbor bacteria, won’t get muddy, and gives dogs the feel of playing outside even when the Ohio weather doesn’t cooperate.
- Separate indoor and outdoor play zones
- Climate-controlled interior for year-round comfort
- K9 Grass: drains instantly, no mud, bacteria-resistant
- Dedicated rest areas for scheduled downtime
- Hospital-grade daily sanitization throughout
- Karnik Kams — live camera access included
- Shade cloths, irrigation misters, and giant splash pools to help dogs beat the summer heat
Daycare Membership Plans
Bring your dog regularly? Our membership plans are built for the families who make daycare part of their dog’s weekly routine — and reward consistency with real savings. Every plan below includes FREE curbside service, Karnik Kams live camera access, and the Healthy Pet Program.
Ala Carte Daily Group Daycare
No commitment. Use as needed throughout the month — perfect for first-timers or occasional daycare days.
- Pay per visit, no package required
- Full access to Group Play
- FREE curbside service
- Karnik Kams — live camera access
- No loyalty discount on services
10-Day Daycare Convenience Package
Pre-purchase 10 daycare days and use them on your own schedule — no expiration date.
- No expiration date
- No daily transactions or card on file required
- FREE curbside service
- Karnik Kams — live camera access
Part-Time Member’s-Only Group Daycare
Membership-only pricing for dogs who come in regularly, a few days a week.
- Monthly auto-renewal at $325
- 5% loyalty discount on all services
- FREE Healthy Pet Program
- FREE curbside service
- Karnik Kams — live camera access
Full-Time Member’s-Only Group Daycare
Our best per-day rate — built for dogs who are daycare regulars nearly every week.
- Monthly auto-renewal at $600
- 10% loyalty discount on all services
- FREE Healthy Pet Program
- FREE curbside service
- Karnik Kams — live camera access
Member’s-Only plans automatically renew monthly on the credit card you have on file. Loyalty discounts apply to all Karnik On Black services — boarding, grooming, and daycare. Regular weekly daycare attendance is required for membership plans. Questions? Call us at 419-878-8888.
Group Play Assessment (G.P.A.)
All dogs entering our group daycare program need an initial Group Play Assessment (G.P.A.) — a 3-day evaluation of your dog’s behavior before they join the group.
Why 3 Days? How Is This Different Than Other Daycares?
When it comes to assessing your dog’s behavior to determine whether or not they’re fit for group play, there are a lot of variables that come into “play.” Some of which include the dog’s temperament, the other dogs’ temperaments, the environment, and the pack leaders (staff in charge of maintaining safe play), just to name a few.
For example, certain herding breeds are more prone to try to control the pack and assert their dominance, like the Australian Cattle Dog. This can sometimes lead to tension in the pack with other dogs that are less submissive. It is up to our extensively trained daycare attendants to observe and interpret the signals that could lead to an altercation — this way a fight can be prevented altogether through actionable and timely measures.
An example of an environmental trigger might be outside distractions, such as cars and/or pedestrian traffic in a parking lot. Are the dogs able to see through the perimeter fencing to the parking lot and get the rest of the pack riled up through unnecessary and aggressive barking? Another example might be certain toys in the play area that might set off a resource-aggressive dog. These are all circumstantial factors that play major roles when it comes to gauging whether or not a dog is ready for group play — factors that could make or break a dog’s first initial behavioral assessment, and this is why we span the assessment over a three day period.
With the G.P.A. program, we have time to slowly introduce your dog to the rest of the pack as well as our other pack leaders. After we’re comfortable with that step, certain environmental triggers are slowly introduced to gauge their reactions to different stimuli. Because of this three day period, we are able to gain a much better understanding of your dog’s behavior — and give them a much fairer chance at success while keeping everybody safe in the process.
Meet the Pack
Your dog is slowly introduced to the rest of the pack and to our pack leaders — the trained staff responsible for maintaining safe play.
Environmental Triggers
Once your dog is comfortable with the pack, we slowly introduce environmental triggers — like outside distractions — to gauge their reactions.
Full Assessment & Placement
With a full three-day picture of your dog’s behavior, we place them in the group where they — and every other dog in our care — will be safest and happiest.
Why Toledo Dogs Love Coming Here
The proof is in 480 Google reviews — and in the dogs that pull toward the door when you pull into the driveway.
“My high-energy lab was destroying our house before we found Karnik On Black daycare. Now she comes home happy and tired every time. The K9 Grass yards are incredible — she gets real outdoor play, not just a concrete pen. Cannot recommend this enough.”
“Our rescue dog is anxious and doesn’t do well in groups — K9 Fit Klub was the perfect answer. The individual attention he gets there is something we couldn’t give him at home during a workday. He’s calmer, more confident, and we can actually see the difference.”
“We’ve been doing the monthly membership for two years and it’s one of the best things we’ve done for our dog. The staff knows him by name, they know his quirks, and they genuinely love him. He’s absolutely himself there — happy, safe, and worn out by pickup.”
Dog Daycare Near Toledo & Northwest Ohio
Located at 5411 Black Road in Waterville, Ohio — just minutes from I-475, the Anthony Wayne Trail, and US-24. Easy to reach from Toledo, Maumee, Perrysburg, and every surrounding community.
5411 Black Road, Waterville, OH 43566 — easy to reach from I-475, the Anthony Wayne corridor, and US-24
Dog Daycare FAQs
Everything you need to know before your dog’s first daycare day. Still have questions? Contact us — we’re happy to help.
All daycare dogs must be current on: Rabies, DHPP, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza (both strains, both doses). Records must be on file before your dog’s first visit. View full vaccination requirements →
The GPA (Group Play Assessment) is a temperament evaluation required for all new dogs before joining Group Play daycare. It’s not a pass/fail test — it’s how we find the right group placement for your dog. Dogs who aren’t a fit for group play are a perfect fit for K9 Fit Klub, our individual program. Every dog deserves to be somewhere they’re comfortable.
Group Play is social daycare with compatible dog groups — supervised, structured, and social. It’s ideal for dogs who love other dogs and thrive in a playgroup environment.
K9 Fit Klub is individual daycare — one-on-one attention, enrichment activities, and dedicated care for dogs who prefer human interaction, get overwhelmed in groups, or have specific behavioral or medical needs. No GPA required for K9 Fit Klub.
Monday–Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please allow at least 30 minutes prior to close when dropping off or picking up your dog.
Arrivals and departures are not available on Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day.
K9 Grass is a premium synthetic turf engineered specifically for dogs. It’s not concrete, not dirt, not cheap artificial turf — it’s a purpose-built surface that drains instantly, resists bacteria and odor, won’t get muddy in the rain, and gives dogs the feel and traction of real outdoor grass. It’s cleaner, safer, and far more comfortable than standard artificial turf.
Yes. We offer Ala Carte Daily Daycare ($35/day), a 10-Day Convenience Package, and two Member’s-Only plans — Part-Time and Full-Time — with monthly auto-renew pricing, loyalty discounts on all services, FREE curbside, and Karnik Kams live camera access. View the Membership Plans section →
Absolutely. Daycare and boarding work seamlessly together at Karnik On Black. Dogs staying overnight can participate in daycare during the day to stay active and socialized. Daycare regulars can add a boarding stay whenever you travel. Grooming can be added to either. Just let us know when you book.
Your Dog Has Been Waiting for This.
Fill out the enrollment form to get started. We’ll be in touch to schedule the GPA evaluation and get your dog on the calendar.