Dog Daycare & Dog Park in Southside Jacksonville

Dog daycare and social play for Southside Jacksonville pet parents at Kanine Social's Gate Parkway location, with a dog-friendly food and drink experience through The Block Jax.

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Serving Dog Daycare & Dog Park in Southside Jacksonville

Convenient dog care and Kanine Social services for dogs and their people around Jacksonville area.

A Dog-Friendly Destination on Gate Parkway

Kanine Social's second Jacksonville location on Gate Parkway gives Southside dog owners a convenient destination for daycare and social play. The experience builds on Kanine Social's focus on active, engaging time for dogs, with opportunities to exercise, socialize, and burn energy in a dog-focused environment.

The Gate Parkway location also collaborates with The Block Jax, creating a dog-friendly destination where owners can enjoy food and drinks while their pups stay busy playing.

Dog Care That Fits the Southside Routine

Southside is one of Jacksonville's busiest residential and business areas, with St. Johns Town Center, Tinseltown, offices, shopping, and dining all part of the daily routine. For dog owners balancing work, errands, and social plans, Kanine Social offers a practical way to give dogs more activity and interaction without leaving the area.

Use daycare for a structured day of play, or make Kanine Social part of an evening or weekend outing when you want your dog included in the plan instead of left at home.

Give Your Southside Pup More to Look Forward To

Create your Kanine Social account and plan your dog's next daycare day or social visit at the Gate Parkway location.

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Do I need a membership to use the Kanine Social dog park?

You need either a Kanine Social park membership or a day pass to enter the private dog park. You must also create an account and upload current vaccination records before entry. Owners are required to supervise their dogs while they are in the park.

Does my dog need to be spayed or neutered to attend Kanine Social?

Dogs over six months of age must be spayed or neutered to participate in Kanine Social dog daycare and to use the off-leash dog park. Younger dogs must still meet the applicable age and vaccination requirements before participating.

What vaccinations are required for Kanine Social daycare or dog park access?

Kanine Social requires dogs to be current on Rabies, Bordetella, and Distemper vaccinations. Bordetella must be current within the last six months. Vaccination records can be uploaded electronically through your Kanine Social account.

What kind of daycare experience does Kanine Social provide in Southside?

Kanine Social's daycare model is supervised and cage-free, with indoor and outdoor play areas designed for exercise and socialization. Staff remain with the playgroups, and Kanine Social states that its dog-to-staff ratio is limited to no more than 15 dogs per staff member.

Does Kanine Social have a location near Southside Jacksonville?

Yes. Kanine Social has opened a second Jacksonville location on Gate Parkway, serving the Southside area. Kanine Social also collaborates with The Block Jax at this location, creating a dog-friendly destination where visitors can enjoy food and drinks while their dogs have room to play.

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