Dog Lover's Playground Ottawa's Welcome Party
About this Event
About this event
Dog Lover's Playground Ottawa is the city's indoor playground for dogs — daycare, indoor play, grooming, a lure course, training and special events, all under one roof at 280 Catherine St.
We opened our doors in September, and Ottawa's dog community has welcomed us beyond anything we imagined. Now it's our turn to say thank you — properly, with a party.
Our Welcome Party is a free, dog-friendly celebration for the community that has embraced us: the families who trusted us with their pups from day one, the neighbours who stopped by to say hello, and everyone who believes dogs deserve a place to play, learn and belong — all year round, whatever the weather.
Come meet our team, tour the playground, watch the pups strut their stuff, and spend a different kind of Sunday with Ottawa's dog lovers. Whether you've been with us since September or you're just discovering us, this celebration is for you.
Good to know: Admission is free. Dogs are welcome on non-retractable leashes; . Free pup cups while they last!
📍 280 Catherine St, Ottawa · 📞 613-864-7529
Dog Lover's Playground Ottawa — Play. Learn. Belong.
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Play, Learn & Bond
Info: The opening activity: pawrents with their own dogs. Explore simple activity stations with your dog, featuring sniffing games, easy challenges and opportunities to connect through play.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Ribbon cutting
Info: The official moment. Don't miss it!
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Dog Fashion Parade
Info: Let your pup show off their favourite outfit, bandana or accessory in a friendly fashion parade. Pawrents sign up at reception on arrival; a simple walk down the red carpet; one winner with a prize
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Dancing with Your Dog
Info: Join a playful dance session with your pup—no experience needed! One winner with a prize.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Show Us Your Best Trick
Info: Each pawrent shows off their dog's best trick; prize for the winner.
During the whole day:
Info: - Dog Lover’s Market: Meet local businesses and browse treats, accessories and other dog-related goodies.
- Spin the Wheel: Located at the Reception.
Guests will spin the wheel upon arrival to win small prizes and service discounts.
- Lure Course Trial: Let your dog try the chase! $10 for a 10-min trial - Coupon will be bought at the Reception
- Slatmill Trials: Try a supervised dog-powered treadmill session in PRAWperPET’s van
Special price: $10 for 10 minutes.
- Spa Station: $10 ear cleaning or nail trim - Coupon will be bought at the Reception
- Photo Booth with Georgia: The portrait sessions will be first come, first served. They will be free for the guests. Register at reception.
- Dog Activities area: Dogs will enter in a group of 8 to this area to participate in an activity: bubbles, going up the ramp, treasure hunt.
Pawparents will enter with the dogs.
- Mika’s station: Meet Mika, a three-legged rescue dog who survived severe neglect and abuse.
Light refreshment, Giving Tree, and more
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00
