We have been part of the Detroit dog community since 2005, caring for dogs across the city as we have grown into four locations.
About Canine to Five
Canine to Five opened in Detroit in 2005 as a place where dogs feel comfortable walking in, and their owners feel comfortable walking out.
Over two decades later, that approach has grown with us. What started as one location is now four, but the way we handle care has stayed the same: We pay attention, we adjust, and we treat each dog as an individual rather than a routine.
As a family-owned business, we’ve gotten to know dogs at every stage across every breed. Our mission is to provide exceptional care for dogs while offering pet parents peace of mind.
We started Canine to Five in 2005 after having the same conversations over and over with other pet owners in the area. Our community was genuinely having difficulty finding consistent dog boarding in Detroit.
So we opened our first location and built from there, learning as we went and paying close attention to how dogs responded to the space and to each other. As more families started coming in, our growth trajectory followed. Now, with locations in Midtown, Ferndale, Commerce Township, and the Eastside, our mission to provide compassionate, safe dog daycare in Detroit feels realized.
But we’re not done. We’ve gotten to know the dogs and families who come through our doors on a personal level. Some have been with us for years. Others have come back with new dogs after saying goodbye to old ones. These relationships keep us connected with our community, even as we continue to grow our mission.
“To provide exceptional care for dogs, while offering pet parents peace of mind.”
Your dog should always feel comfortable in the space around them. Our staff is always aware of their environment, making small adjustments as the day moves along, so their time feels steady without becoming overly controlled.
Enrichment isn’t about constant activity. It is about giving dogs the chance to move around and settle into their natural rhythm, so they leave our care fully relaxed and happy.
Not every dog walks in ready to jump into the day, and we do not expect them to. Some need space, and some need time to ease in gradually. We provide individualized attention in real time so they can get comfortable without being pushed to keep up.
Most dogs are introduced to us through our dog daycare program. Over time, they get used to the space and the people, and what felt unfamiliar at first starts to feel like a second home.
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When your dog comes in for dog boarding, we make sure they feel comfortable settling in overnight. We understand how it feels to sleep in a new environment for the first time and offer specialized care for anxious dogs.
Some dogs take a little longer to get comfortable with grooming. Our dog grooming services are calm and never rushed. When we’re done, your pet will feel as good as they look.
Learning and playtime, all in one visit. With Day & Train, your dog gets training during their daycare day. With Stay & Train, they keep learning during their boarding stay. They come home with better manners and a few new tricks. Available at our Commerce location.
Midtown opened in 2005 and is conveniently situated on Cass Ave. between Peterboro and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. This location is ideal for pet parents commuting from downriver.
Address
3443 Cass Avenue
Detroit MI 48201
Phone
(313) 831-3647
Our Eastside Detroit location opened in 2023, welcoming families and their pets from St. Clair Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods, Harper Woods, Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe, and Detroit.
Address
13208 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48215
Phone
(313) 552-3647
Opened in 2013, our Ferndale location in Oakland County is conveniently located on E. Nine Mile Rd., between Bonner St. and Farrow St. We’re a convenient choice for pet parents commuting from Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Clawson, Highland Park, and Detroit.
Address
1221 E. Nine Mile Rd.
Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone
(248) 556-5675
Our Commerce Township location opened in 2021 to serve the Lakes Area community. This facility is on the east side of Commerce, located on Haggerty Rd. between Richardson and Pontiac Trail. We are a great option for pet parents commuting from White Lake, Walled Lake, Wixom, Milford, Novi, South Lyon, Northville, and Waterford.
Address
4278 Haggerty Rd
Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48390
Phone
(248) 246-6646
Our people are essential to what makes Canine to Five special!
Our team genuinely cares about your dog’s well-being and is trained to handle a range of personalities and situations throughout the day.
With a consistent and high staffing ratio, the same people show up, get to know your pet, and build familiarity with them over time.
With spacious, climate-controlled indoor spaces, large outdoor play areas, friendly teams, and comfortable bedding, it’s easy for dogs to fall in love with Canine to Five. You’ll feel just as comfortable as they do, knowing your pet is being cared for, and that you can stay connected whenever you want on live webcams.
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We have been part of the Detroit dog community since 2005, caring for dogs across the city as we have grown into four locations.
We stay focused on the individual dog in front of us. That means adjusting to their pace, paying attention to how they interact, and keeping the environment consistent so they can settle in over time.
Yes. With locations in Midtown Detroit, Ferndale, Commerce, and the Eastside, we work with dog families throughout the metro area.
We provide daycare, overnight boarding, and grooming, all handled within the same environment, so dogs are not constantly adjusting to something new.