Is my dog ready for daycare? Signs to look for
How to tell if your dog is ready for daycare, what to do if they're anxious, and how Lucky's in Burnaby eases new dogs in with a free assessment and a free first day.
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Notes from the daycare floor
What we've learned running a kennel-free daycare in Burnaby, written for the questions owners actually ask.
How much does dog daycare cost in Burnaby? (2026)
Dog daycare prices in Burnaby at Lucky's: drop-in and pack prices, what the per-day cost really works out to, and the discounts most people miss.
Puppy daycare in Burnaby: when can your puppy start?
Puppy care in Burnaby: when your puppy can start daycare depends on vaccinations, not age. What Lucky's requires, the assessment, and how to get ready.
Halloween fireworks and your dog: a calm-night plan
Fireworks are still allowed in Burnaby around Halloween, and October 31 falls on a Saturday this year. A day-by-day plan to keep a noise-sensitive dog calm.
Christmas dog boarding in Burnaby: book early for 2026
Christmas dog boarding in Burnaby fills early. Boarding at Lucky's is kennel-free and only for daycare dogs: the timeline, rates and what to pack.
What vaccinations does my dog need for daycare?
Bordetella, parvo/distemper and rabies are what Lucky's requires before a dog's first day, plus what titer tests are, and how to get records uploaded.
What happens at a dog daycare assessment
What we actually watch for during the free assessment at Lucky's, why we group dogs by temperament rather than size, and what it means if your dog isn't ready yet.
What "kennel-free" actually means
Every daycare uses the term differently. Here is precisely what kennel-free means at Lucky's: for daycare, for boarding, and for dogs who want a break.
Ready to book your dog's first day?
Create a profile in our portal, upload vaccination records, then call or email us to book the free assessment.