About Chewie’s Playland South

Daycare and training on West Hollis Street

Chewie's Playland South is the doggie daycare, boarding, grooming and training location at 217 West Hollis St. in Nashua. Chewie's Playland was founded by Bonnie Sommer, 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. The business says it has been awarded Best Doggie Daycare/Boarding every year from 2014 through 2025.

Training and structured daycare

Group classes run through outside trainers; agility and tricks sessions are taught by Katrin from Beyond Sit, and the puppy class is $220 for 6 weeks while other 6-week classes are $240. Specialized Daycare Plus ($50, 9am to 5pm) adds two basic obedience and manners mini sessions, exercise such as trail walks, treadmill or the agility room, playtimes and an enrichment puzzle, suited to dogs that need a quieter setting. Private lessons are arranged directly with recommended trainers.

Daycare details

The indoor play area is about 3,000 square feet, with dogs separated by size and medical needs, plus a fenced outdoor area. The daily daycare rate is $36 and Specialized daycare is $43. Half days and 2 hour passes at South require pickup by 2 pm.

What to ask

Ask about current class dates and which trainers are teaching.