Family run, near Richland & Plainwell, Michigan

Where Good Dogs Have Great Days.

Waggin' Tails is a loving, family-run dog day care and boarding facility. Wide open grass, splash pools in summer, and people who greet every dog like a regular.

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A happy golden retriever trotting across the big fenced grass yard at Waggin' Tails, with two friends playing behind — Every dog on this page is a real Waggin' Tails guest

Loving, family-run carea local place, not a chain

Day care and boardingday visits or overnight stays

Big fenced grass yardroom to really run

Daily photo updatessee your dog's day on Facebook

What we offer

Care That Feels Familiar

Dogs do best with a mix of play, attention, and rest. Waggin' Tails keeps it simple: a good day for your dog, whether that is a few hours or an overnight stay.

A group of golden retrievers playing together on the turf at Waggin' Tails

Dog Day Care

A place for your dog to spend the day while you work or travel, with open-yard play, friends to run with, and people who pay attention.

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A cozy pile of dogs resting together indoors on soft bedding at Waggin' Tails

Boarding

Going out of town? Your dog stays somewhere familiar, with the same yard, the same friends, and the same people who know their routine.

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A golden retriever splashing in the big blue pool in the Waggin' Tails play yard

The Play Yard

A big fenced grass yard with splash pools in summer, tunnels, and shade. This is where most of the day's photos come from.

See the yard in action

A day at Waggin' Tails

Simple, Happy Routines

Morning drop-off. Your dog joins the crew and heads out to the yard.
Play, sniff, splash. Open grass, pool time in summer, and plenty of friends.
Rest and pick-up. Tired, happy dogs go home. Boarders settle in for the night.

Call ahead for current hours, openings, and what to bring for a first visit.

Plan a first visit

The wide fenced grass play yard at Waggin' Tails with dogs playing near the building — The yard: fenced grass as far as a dog needs to run.

Fresh from the yard

Life at Waggin' Tails

Regulars, first-timers, pool days, and the small moments families look forward to seeing on the page. Every face here is a real guest on a real day.

A grinning wirehaired dog close to the camera with a cream doodle friend behind — The welcome committee

A golden retriever climbing into the big splash pool — Pool inspector

A fluffy white doodle looking up at the camera from the grass — Those eyes

A black lab bounding through the grass toward the camera — Full speed

Two dogs strolling side by side across the yard — Walking buddies

A golden retriever cooling off in the blue pool on a sunny day — Summer done right

A golden retriever and a fluffy white dog trotting toward the camera together — Here comes trouble

A tall doodle walking along the fence line in the sunshine — Yard patrol

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Pup Fun

The PupToons

The page's signature treat: cartoon portraits of real Waggin' Tails guests, drawn from their actual daycare photos and posted side by side with the original. Families love spotting their own pup as a PupToon.

PupToon cartoon portrait of a Boston terrier looking up with a big grin — Mr. Seriousdrawn from the real photo

The real photo this PupToon was drawn from — Mr. Seriousdrawn from the real photo

PupToon cartoon of a doodle puppy offering a blue toy, painted from the dog's point of view photo — The Toy Inspectordrawn from the real photo

PupToon cartoon of the porch crew, a dozen dogs looking up at the camera — The Porch Crewdrawn from the real photo

PupToon cartoon of the welcome squad trotting up the walkway — The Welcome Squaddrawn from the real photo

PupToon cartoon of the crew by the wall, including one very brave golden in a cone — Cone of Couragedrawn from the real photo

PupToon cartoon of recess seen from above, the whole yard full of friends — Recess, From Abovedrawn from the real photo

PupToon cartoon of a black lab licking its nose with both paws up on the blue barrel — Barrel Inspectordrawn from the real photo

PupToon cartoon of two boxer friends wrestling on the spring grass by the agility tunnel — Best Two Out of Threea PupToon from the yard

PupToon cartoon of a golden doodle mid-laugh in the play yard — The Big Laugha PupToon from the yard

“I really look forward to the Puptoons each week!”
Facebook comment from a Waggin' Tails family

“Love the Friday Puptoons!”
Facebook comment from a Waggin' Tails family

More Pup Fun

Costume Fun

Every Howl-aween the crew gets the dress-up treatment: costume portraits of the real Waggin' Tails pups, imagined with a little AI magic and posted for families to vote on their favorites. The 2025 edition earned a thousand reactions.

Two black labs imagined as the Tin Man and Dorothy for Howl-aween — The Oz Duo

A lab imagined as Paul Bunyan with a pug as Babe the ox — Paul Bunyan & Babe

A husky imagined in a Detroit Lions uniform sprinting across the yard — Sunday Starter

A golden imagined as a grandma with wig, pearls, glasses, and cane — Grandma's Here

A doodle imagined as a flying superhero with a red cape — Up, Up, and Away

A golden and a spaniel imagined as two famous droids — The Droids You're Looking For

A little black dog imagined in a walking taco costume — Walking Taco

Two dogs imagined as a ghost and a bat for Howl-aween — The Boo Crew

“Best post ever!!”
Facebook comment on the Howl-aween pictures

“This amount of cuteness is illegal!”
Facebook comment on the Howl-aween pictures

The costumes are AI dress-up fun — the pups underneath are the real regulars from the yard, and families vote on their favorites every year.

Loved by locals

A Page Families Actually Follow

Waggin' Tails posts its days in public. Happy dogs, week after week, with families checking in on their pups from work.

“Happy happy dogs — you guys are the best!”
Facebook comment from a Waggin' Tails family

“Wow, you have quite a crew these days. Happy for you & happy for them!”
Facebook comment from a Waggin' Tails family

“You got so many great shots of M&M today!”
Facebook comment from a Waggin' Tails family

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Dailyphoto updates when the crew is in

Dogs gathered at the gate greeting a new arrival at Waggin' Tails — The regulars, meeting a new friend at the gate.

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See What We're Up To

The crew's latest days, posted to Facebook and pulled in here automatically. Fresh photos most days they're in — scroll the feed or follow along.

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Questions Families Ask

Do you offer dog day care?

Yes. Day care is the heart of Waggin' Tails. Call (269) 579-3201 to ask about the daily routine and current openings.

Do you offer overnight boarding?

Yes, boarding is part of what Waggin' Tails offers. Call to ask about availability and what your dog should bring for an overnight stay.

Where are you located?

10868 Cressey Rd in Plainwell, Michigan, serving dog families around Richland, Plainwell, and the Gull Lake area.

How much does day care or boarding cost?

Rates depend on the care your dog needs. Call for current pricing and availability. The team will give you a straight answer.

What does my dog need before a first visit?

Every dog is different, so the team walks new families through first-visit requirements by phone. Call ahead and they will help you get set up.

Ready to talk about your dog?

Call or Send a Message

A quick call is the fastest way to check openings and boarding dates. Prefer to write? The form goes straight to the Waggin' Tails team.

(269) 579-3201

10868 Cressey Rd, Plainwell, MI
Gull Lake area, minutes from Richland
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