Dog daycare & boarding · Setúbal, Portugal

We don't just look after dogs. We look after your dog.

Daycare and overnight stays in Setúbal, with our own app so you can follow everything in real time — arrivals, pickups, vaccines, cuddles.

Kobe Pet's covered outdoor space, on grass, with several dogs hanging out together

Transparency

What a day at Kobe Pet looks like

No black box. You know exactly what your dog is doing throughout the day — and you can watch it all happen in the app.

  1. 7:30 – 12:00

    Arrival + socializing

    New dogs go through a short assessment with the team (temperament, energy, comfort with the space). Then they join the group — free play and socializing suited to each dog's size and energy.

  2. 12:00 – 2:00

    Rest break

    A calm nap to recharge, with water and hypoallergenic snacks always on hand. Rest is part of the programme — exhausted dogs get reactive.

  3. 2:00 – 3:00

    Sound-based enrichment

    Sensory enrichment focused on sound — guided relaxation and gradual exposure to new stimuli.

  4. 3:00 – 4:00

    Scent activity

    Search games and scent puzzles. Smell is a dog's most active sense — using it tires them out in a healthy way.

  5. 4:00 – 6:30

    Pickup time

    Staggered pickups as you arrange. If there's anything to share about the day, we leave a note in the app.

  • Water always available
  • Hypoallergenic snacks
  • Shade all day long

The app that changes everything

Kobe Pet lives in the palm of your hand

Install it as an app on your phone (PWA). See what's going on in seconds.

  • Request stays with 1 tap (you see the price before confirming)
  • See check-ins and pickups in real time
  • Read the notes the team leaves about your dog's day
  • Get alerts when a vaccine is about to expire
  • Message Kobe Pet's vet directly on WhatsApp
  • Share access with the family — everyone follows the same dog
  • Everything in one wallet: monthly plans, stays, payments — all in one place
Client app home screen — Lisa has been at daycare since 9:07am
Lisa's profile in the app — she's at daycare today, you pick a pickup time and see the upcoming days
The team's real-time notes about Lisa's day at daycare — the app also has a dark mode

Animal wellbeing

What we do differently

  • No cages, a family setting

    Dogs spend the day with us like they would at home — sofas, garden, space to rest.

  • Just the right amount of activity

    Exhausted dogs get reactive and can become aggressive. That's why the day has set breaks — we don't want tired dogs by the end of the day, we want balanced ones.

  • A partner vet, right in the app

    When a vaccine is close to expiring or a new allergy comes up, our vet updates your dog's medical record directly. You see it right away in the app.

  • Birthday cake

    In your dog's birthday month, we treat them to a cake — a house tradition, with a small symbolic contribution.

  • You're in control of the app

    Notes, photos, habits, preferences — all on your side. No opacity.

In practice

How this works day-to-day

App screen: 1 available make-up day, with an expiry date and a full history of movements (excused absence = +1, day used = -1)

Missed a day? You don't lose it.

Most daycares charge the full month, absences included. We don't. An excused absence automatically turns into make-up credit — an extra daycare day or a discount on a stay, depending on your dog's plan. You see the balance, the deadline and the full history in the app. No asking, no having to remind the team.

App screen: button to contact Kobe Pet's vet directly on WhatsApp

Your vet, one message away.

We have a partner vet always close by — you talk to her directly on WhatsApp from the app, no middleman. To renew a vaccine, ask a question, or — in more serious cases — flag a sudden change in health. No need to go through the team first.

App screen: the client's notification inbox, organized by category (check-in, vaccines, stays)

No group chats. No noise.

No WhatsApp group where everyone sees everyone's messages. Every alert — daycare check-in, a vaccine expiring, a stay confirmed — reaches only you, organized by category, with the full history always at hand. You know what you need to know, without digging for it.

Our space

A normal day at Kobe Pet

Grass, shade, sofas and lots of socializing. These are real photos of the space and the dogs who spend their days with us.

  • A group of dogs on the grass at Kobe Pet
  • A dog's birthday cake surrounded by the group
  • Several dogs together looking at the camera
  • Dogs standing on the grass in the space
  • Dogs playing with each other
  • A dog held by a team member, with the space in the background
  • A Weimaraner smiling while lying on the grass
  • A Jack Russell looking at the camera
  • Dogs exploring enrichment structures

No fine print

Hours, prices and requirements

Daycare hours
Tue–Fri, 7:30am–6:30pm
Overnight stays (boarding)
Every day, subject to availability
Daycare monthly plans
From €50/month. We talk through the right plan on your first visit.
Overnight stays (boarding)
From €15/day. See the exact price in the app or ask on WhatsApp.
Required vaccines
Rabies, DHPPi+L, Bordetella (bring the vaccine booklet with your application)
Sterilization
Required for male dogs from one year of age

Frequently asked questions

What people usually ask before signing up

Prices, hours, vaccines — all clear upfront. Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.

Where is Kobe Pet and which areas do you serve?

We're based in Setúbal and take dogs from across the region — Setúbal, Azeitão, Palmela and Quinta do Anjo. We'll arrange a visit and show you the space before you decide anything.

What are the daycare hours?

Daycare runs Tuesday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm. Overnight stays (boarding) are available every day, subject to availability.

How much does dog daycare cost?

Monthly plans start at €50/month. On your first visit we help you pick the right plan for your dog's routine and agree on the price.

How much do overnight stays / boarding cost?

Stays start at €15/day. The exact price depends on the number of days and your dog's profile — you'll see the estimated price in the app before confirming, or you can ask on WhatsApp.

Which vaccines are required?

Rabies, DHPPi+L (combination vaccine) and Bordetella (kennel cough). You submit the vaccine booklet with your application, and the app warns you when a vaccine is close to expiring.

Does my dog need to be sterilized?

For male dogs, yes: sterilization is required from one year of age. This helps keep the group balanced and calm.

What if my dog misses a day I've already paid for?

Excused absences generate make-up credit per dog — you don't lose the day. Depending on the plan, that credit is worth an extra daycare day or a discount on a stay. You see and use it all in the app.

How do I follow my dog's day?

You get your own app (PWA) where you see check-ins and pickups in real time, read the notes the team leaves about the day, get vaccine alerts, and can share access with the family.

Convinced? Sign up your dog — it takes under 3 minutes.

Shall we meet?

Sign up your dog online or talk to us directly on WhatsApp. We reply fast — we're a small, family-run team.