Puptown Funk LLC is a kennel free doggy daycare that is nestled on 3 acres of beautifully wooded land in Chelsea Maine. It is the dream of Tyler Large who, after over a decade spent working for others, decided in May of 2022 to open his own business. He did this with a clear vision of what he wanted to do, and a list of things he would never do. To prepare for the daycare he expanded his dogs' outdoor play area and adjusted the living space in his tiny home. With an announcement on Facebook dogs began coming into his home, hanging out on his couch and sleeping on his bed. A year and a half later Puptown Funk had 4 dog handlers, a fully dedicated indoor facility, a welcome building, 5 outdoor play areas and an amazing group of dogs that he and all of his handlers, loved as if they were their own. Puptown Funk had expanded to offer boarding, funk walks, private dog training and pick up/drop off services. Then at the two year anniversary mark (May of 2024) Puptown had added two more outdoor areas, including a space just for small breed dogs and small puppies, began offering basic dog grooming (nails, ears and teeth) and added our 5th (and final) dog handler. Finally, on July 8 we opened our 2500 square foot, outdoor training and agility area!
Our added areas are all done with a lot of sweat and hard work, as are the play structures in the pens. The only exception is the play area fencing, which was hired out professionally. With an eye on the future we plan to build a new indoor facility by 2027 and then renovating our current buildings for more specialized daily use. We also plan on getting a dog mobile for transportation.
The driving goal behind every decision we make is what is best for the dogs. We work hard every day to earn the trust of dog owners all around so that their beloved pets can grow, learn and play at Puptown Funk.