SW Cleveland suburbs · home-based

Calm care for your dog, close to home.

We’re a small, home-based doggy daycare — friendly, trustworthy care in the SW Cleveland suburbs.

📍 SW Cleveland suburbs 🏠 Limited spots · calm environment

A home setting, not a warehouse.

We’re a home-based doggy daycare in the SW Cleveland suburbs. Our focus is simple: a calm, clear routine where dogs feel safe, get play and rest, and go home happy.

Because it’s home-based and intentionally small, every dog gets more personal attention than they might in a large facility. We keep the tone steady and predictable — good for dogs who do best with structure and a quieter vibe.

  • Home-based care in the SW Cleveland suburbs
  • Small group / limited capacity for a calmer day
  • Clear communication with owners
  • Meet & greet available (optional)

About us

We run Mickey’s Tail with a straightforward, caring approach: know each dog, keep the day calm, and stay honest with owners. If your pup needs a familiar, neighborhood-scale daycare — you’re in the right place.

Daycare & boarding

Flexible care in a small home environment. Packages and extras beyond the rates below are confirmed when you inquire.

Daycare

Full-day care with play, rest, and a home-like routine. Best for dogs who enjoy company and can settle calmly between activities.

$30 / day

Multi-dog: +$30 each after the first

Overnight boarding

Overnight stays in a calm home setting. Timing and fit confirmed when you book.

$40 / night

Puppy boarding

Overnight boarding for puppies who fit well in a small home setting.

$44 / night

Cat boarding

Overnight boarding for cats in a calm home setting. Availability and fit confirmed at inquiry.

$25 / night

Holiday rate

Care on holidays. Confirm which dates apply when you book.

$50 / day

Extend stay

Extra time beyond the regular day, when available. Confirm when you book.

$35

Drop-off / pick-up

Scheduled drop-off and pick-up within published hours. Exact timing and availability are confirmed when you book.

Hours: 7:00am–8:00pm

SW Cleveland suburbs

We serve families in the southwest Cleveland suburbs.

Area

Southwest Cleveland suburbs and nearby communities

Not sure?

Send an inquiry with your neighborhood — We’ll let you know if it’s a good fit for drop-off.

Keeping everyone healthy & safe

Like most reputable daycares, we require up-to-date vaccines before a dog’s first day. Full rules and enrollment paperwork are shared at enrollment.

Required vaccines

  • Rabies
  • DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza)
  • Bordetella

We’ll ask for proof of current vaccines before the first day of care.

Enrollment policies

  • Meet & greet available (optional before booking)
  • Dogs should be friendly / suitable for a small group
  • Spay/neuter and temperament fit may apply — discussed case by case
  • Full house rules shared at enrollment

This page is a summary only. We’ll share complete policies when you enroll.

Three simple steps

Getting started is straightforward — no pressure, just a clear path from hello to first day.

Inquire

Send us a short note with your dog’s name, breed, and preferred days. We’ll follow up to see if there’s a good fit and availability.

Meet & greet

A meet & greet is available so your dog can sniff around and you can ask questions — optional, not required before the first day.

First day

Once vaccines and paperwork are set, schedule the first day. Drop-off and pick-up times are confirmed when you book.

Send an inquiry

Prefer email? Use the form below — it opens your email app with the details filled in. Or call or text us.

Phone 440-315-3552
Hours 7:00am–8:00pm
Email rachel@mickeystail.com
Area SW Cleveland suburbs (home-based)

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