Doggie day care prices in Luxembourg (2026)

Add-on services commonly offered:

• Pickup and drop-off transport (within 10 km radius) — €12–€22 one-way
• Long walk / trail run (for high-energy breeds) — €8–€18 over base
• Basic grooming (brush, paw wipe) — €8–€15
• Photo / video report daily via WhatsApp — included at most centres
• Individual play session (1-to-1 with staff) 30 minutes — €15–€25
• Feeding with dog's own food — included; special-diet administration — €2–€6
• Medication administration (simple) — €3–€8; insulin or complex protocol — €8–€20

Breed-sensitive pricing:

• Small breeds (< 12 kg) — often baseline or slight discount
• Medium breeds (12–30 kg) — baseline rate
• Large breeds (> 30 kg) — +5–15 % for handling and space
• High-energy working breeds (husky, border collie, German shepherd) — often surcharged for the second walk
• Reactive or fear-aggressive dogs — some facilities decline; others offer individual day rate at €60–€120

First-time setup fees:

• Initial behavioural assessment (1–2 hours with the dog before accepting) — €0–€45 (some facilities waive on first booking)
• Membership or registration fee — €0–€60 one-off
• Vaccine record review — free
• Trial day (mandatory at most centres) — €20–€35 or free with booking

Every commercial dog day care in Luxembourg must comply with three regulatory layers: business authorisation (Autorisation d'établissement), commune approval for the operation site, and the Luxembourg 2018 animal-welfare law with its implementing regulations.

Required documents for a legitimate facility:

• Autorisation d'établissement from the Ministry of the Economy (for commercial operations over hobby threshold)
• Commune authorisation specific to the premises (especially for facilities in residential zones)
• Veterinarian oversight — a named partner vet for ongoing health checks
• Kennel-building compliance with animal-welfare requirements: minimum space per dog, temperature and ventilation standards, outdoor access
• Liability insurance covering minimum €1 500 000 per incident for bite, escape and property damage
• ITM clearance for larger facilities where food is prepared on-site or staff numbers require labour-law registration
• Public register entry for dog-training or behaviour-related services

Mandatory vaccines and health checks for the dog:

• DHPPi (distemper, hepatitis, parvo, parainfluenza) current
• Rabies up to date per Luxembourg and EU pet-passport rules
• Leptospirosis (recommended, required at most centres)
• Kennel cough (Bordetella) required at most group facilities — annual booster
• Anti-parasitic protocol — current within 3–6 months
• Microchip registered in Luxembourg
• Health certificate from the owner's vet (some facilities request annually)

Size and space rules (2018 law):

• Minimum indoor resting area per dog scaled by weight (typical: 4–8 m² per medium dog)
• Supervised outdoor area at most waking hours
• Separation of incompatible or reactive dogs
• Ratio of staff to dogs documented (typical: 1 staff per 8–12 dogs in supervised group)
• Temperature range 18–24 °C in indoor areas

Red flags in a non-compliant operation:

• No website or social presence with physical address
• Cash-only payment without invoice
• No vet partner named
• No insurance certificate shown on request
• Dogs grouped across widely different sizes and energy levels
• Weekend-only home "pension" with 10+ dogs — often illegal in residential zones

Owner documents expected at enrolment:

• Pet passport or vaccination booklet
• Copy of microchip registration
• Recent vet health statement (6–12 months old)
• Emergency contact and vet contact
• Food preferences and allergies
• Behavioural notes (bite history, reactivity triggers, fear of fireworks, etc.)

What TVA applies:

• Dog day care is a commercial service — TVA 17 %
• Grooming, transport and medication surcharges — TVA 17 %
• Home-based non-professional dog-sitting below a low annual turnover may be exempt; business-registered sitters charge TVA 17 %

Three dog day care offers on the same dog profile (e.g. 4-year-old 22 kg Labrador, non-reactive, sociable, full-day 5 days a week) typically land at €28, €36 and €44 per day. The €16-per-day gap is not random — it reflects facility cost structure, group ratio, outdoor space and service additions.

Seven points to align across three offers:

• Staff-to-dog ratio explicitly stated (1:8, 1:10, 1:12)
• Daily walk duration and terrain (urban sidewalk vs forest trail) and count (1 or 2)
• Indoor resting space per dog
• Hours of operation (some close at 17:30, some at 19:00) and how that fits work schedule
• Pick-up policy for late arrivals and cost
• Group composition (size, age, energy match) versus your dog's profile
• Health protocol on kennel cough / gastrointestinal outbreak — mid-season closures

Pricing anchor technique: Rather than "how much per day?", share the dog profile, weekly pattern and specific expectation (e.g. "Labrador needs a minimum 2-hour outdoor activity") and ask each facility to price a month. This reveals what a day actually buys at each place.

The €28 vs €36 vs €44 breakdown on a typical full day:

When each tier is the right choice:

• €28 facility: social dog, short work days, dog as backup to family work schedule, budget priority
• €36 facility: balance of quality and cost; fits most mid-energy family dogs
• €44 facility: high-energy working dog, owner wants enrichment not just containment, long work days, specific breed needs

Red flags on any offer:

• No visit allowed before enrolment — a good facility welcomes a pre-enrolment visit
• No references to the 2018 animal-welfare law on the website or documents
• Fee structure unclear or cash-only
• "Unlimited dogs" language on marketing
• Refusal to disclose staff-to-dog ratio
• Not allowing a trial day before committing to a subscription

Contract and cancellation:

• Monthly subscription cancellation typically 30 days' notice
• Medical cancellation with vet note usually credited
• Weather closure (extreme heat, heavy snow) — check whether credited
• Holiday closure schedule — 2–4 weeks common per year; how these weeks are handled in a paid subscription

Payment norms:

• Pay-as-you-go or package cards (10 or 20 days) common
• Monthly direct debit standard for subscriptions
• Deposit 50 €–150 € at enrolment (refundable on leaving)
• Refunds for missed days typically not offered unless medical