About Chewie’s Playland (North Location)

North Nashua daycare with training

Chewie's Playland North is located off Exit 8 on Amherst St. in Nashua, between NCC and Country Tavern, and offers doggie daycare, supervised boarding, grooming and training. Founder Bonnie Sommer is a veterinary technician of 18 years with a certification in pet physical therapy, a BA in Animal Science and Behavior, and credentials as a Certified AKC evaluator and Certified Pet CPR/First Aid instructor, so a veterinary technician oversees daycare activity.

Training options

Specialized Daycare Plus ($50, 9am to 5pm) includes two basic obedience and manners mini sessions, two exercise activities such as a trail walk, treadmill or agility room, two playtimes, an enrichment puzzle and photos of the day, aimed at dogs that need a quieter setting, including some reactive dogs. Group classes are taught by partner trainers; the puppy class is $220 for 6 weeks and other 6-week classes are $240, with agility and tricks sessions led by Katrin from Beyond Sit. Recommended private trainers include Felix and Fido 603 and Freedom K9 Academy.

Hours and daycare

North is open Monday through Friday 7 am to 7 pm and weekends 9am to 5pm, offers AM and PM half days, and has before or after hour drop-off and pickup. The indoor play area is about 3,000 square feet. The daily rate is $36.

What to ask

Ask about reservations and upcoming class schedules.