And A Leash

And A Leash is a dog daycare in Tampa, FL, at 2722 S. Macdill Ave. in the 33629 ZIP code, and it also handles grooming and baths. Small, medium, and large dogs are all accepted. The place runs on a pack model, with a deliberately small roster rather than a room full of strangers.

How dogs are grouped

Dogs are placed into one of three groups: the Big Dog Pack, the Medium Dog + Puppies Pack, and the Small Dog Pack. Placement is based on size, temperament, and play style, so a nervous newcomer isn't dropped into the roughest game in the building. Play happens indoors. Before a dog joins a pack, it takes a temperament test.

What's on offer

• Indoor daycare for small, medium, and large dogs
• Grooming and bath appointments
• Play packs matched by size and temperament
• A la carte daily rates plus 5- and 10-pack options that never expire
• Doggie retail on site

Getting started

And A Leash offers a free meet-and-greet consultation, which is the usual first step for a new client. A call sets it up, and it's the moment to ask about pack placement and grooming before booking a first day.

Practical details

Daycare costs $42 per day a la carte. Packages come in fives and tens, and they don't expire, so an owner who travels off and on isn't racing a clock. Hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, with the doors closed Saturday and Sunday. Booking is done by phone at 813-244-2437, and current vaccination records are required for every dog.