Daycare
Our newly renovated 6,000 square foot dog daycare & boarding facility is designed with the whole dog in mind. We are reinventing what it means to send your dog to daycare. At our facility, we separate dogs into playgroups based on temperament, size, play style, age, and other special needs.
Dog daycare is a great outlet for many dogs with high energy who enjoy the company of other dogs and people or who may not do well at home while the owner is not present. At our daycare we take a structured approach to our day by setting a routine for your dogs. A full day with us and your dog will receive two nap times, outdoor potty breaks, toy time, and group activities in the playgroups.
- You can request to add-on individual activities for your dog that take place outside of the playgroup (e.g. nature walk, attention time, enrichment activities, etc.
- You can also sign your dog up to participate in 30-min small group enrichment camp, the daily camp activity is posted on our event calendar here.
- Or you can register to have a trainer work with your dog while they attend daycare with On-Demand Training.
- Once your dog passes the daycare evaluation and has demonstrated they are comfortable and doing well in this environment, you can sign up to enroll your dog in our Enrichment School program. This service is offered twice weekly, takes place at our training school next door, and operates separately from our dog daycare. Think of it like the Montessori school for dogs, taking dog daycare to a whole new level.
Each dog must first pass a daycare evaluation. These are scheduled in advance (click here to learn more about this process). If your dog passes the evaluation, our team will assign your dog a primary plagroup. However a dog's behavior is fluid and may change over time or from experiences outside our daycare on any given day. Some dogs are able to participate in multiple playgroups. We are an advocate for your dog, encouraging positive off-leash play with other dog friends. To do this, we manage our playgroups using techniques rooted in positive dog training, with a focus on interrupting and redirecting inappropriate behavior versus punishing poor behavior. We want to help each dog make good choices. click here to learn more about our playgroups
Our daycare is more than just being in a single room all day. We purposefully designed a schedule to provide a mix of structure and variety, providing your dog with the best environment to thrive. Dogs are healthier and happier when they are not stressed. We provide a routine to reduce their stress and reduce their boredom. Our daily schedule provides a rotation of
- Off-leash play inside the playgroup
- Interaction with toys and other playground equipment
- Relaxing time outside the playgroup in our crate room
- Outdoor potty breaks
- They may return to a new playroom with a different mix of toys and playground equipment
This variety is good for their curiousity, avoids boredom, and by default provides added enrichment to their environment. There's a reason our tag line is Enrich. Play. Thrive. Come check us out and see for yourself. Your dog will thank you.
What's Included?
- Supervised off-leash play in one of our 5 playrooms.
- Each playroom is secured by 6 foot tall vinyl fencing.
- Playrooms are equipped with Protect-All® flooring, a slip-resistant vinyl flooring made of over 90% pre-consumer recycled content. It offers sound absorption and is 60% quieter than concrete floors. It also offers premium underfoot comfort that is soft on joints and widely used in commercial kitchens, cafeterias, and gymnasiums.
- Modular playground equipment that both large and small dogs will enjoy for hours. Each playroom is furnished differently, to provide variety as your dog moves from one room to another throughout the day or on their next visit.
- Free-range access to water while in playgroup.
- Dog beds for lounging when your dog wants to take a break from playing with the group.
- A variety of toys and tugs to interact with throughout the day.
- Lunch or treat at naptime (if provided or purchased).
- Administer medications if needed.
- Daily report card summarizing your dog’s day and behavior.
Daycare Extras
- Attention time - personalized attention we offer your dog in a private location outside the playgroup. We will massage, cuddle, read a book, or listen to relaxing music and lather your dog with lots of attention.
- Art project - We'll spend time working on something creative with your dog that you can keep as a souvenir, personally "paw-made" by your very own dog. Options include a keepsake card, a painting canvas, or a story book with photos
- Enrichment activities - individual activity we offer your dog privately outside the playgroup. We have lots of great treat-dispensing toys puzzles, and activity mats to choose from. We may help you discover a new product your dog really enjoys interacting with.
- Enrichment camp - smaller group camp comprised of up to 6 dogs at a time. We take them next door to the training school to engage in a 30-minute session of activites where dogs will explore and interact with a variety of items using their scent, tactile, physical, cognitive, or social skills. Camps are held every Monday-Friday between 10am and 2pm. Dogs must arrive by 10AM to participate. Check our events calendar for the activity of the day.
- Enrichment school - this program is separate from our general daycare service and takes a holistic approach to daycare (similar to enrichment camps) but offers dogs an entire day devoted to learning through positive enrichment activities. click here to learn more
- Nature walk outdoors for mental clarity, reduce stress, and a breath of fresh air.
- Treadmill walk on our dogPacer treadmill to burn off extra energy, reduce stress, and give your dog extra exercise outside the playgroup.
- Bath, ear cleaning, nail trim, or spa package.
- On Demand Training - one of our trainers will work with your dog on things like basic manners, impulse control, leash manners, or building confidence skills.
- Pet taxi - Know you will be running late? Plan ahead and arrange for one of our dog walkers to drive your dog home to avoid late pick-up fees or boarding fees.
- Early drop-off - Need to get to work earlier? Make a reservation for early drop-off. We offer early drop-off up to 30 minutes before opening, while we are tending to boarding dogs.
Daily or Occasional Service
Call, email, or complete our online reservation form to request daycare when you need it. If you would like a recurring schedule each week but don't want to enroll in our monthly program, no problem, we can schedule services when you need them.
Monthly Memberships
If you plan to bring your dog to daycare on a routine basis, we recommend enrolling in a memberhip program for a discounted rate and other added benefits. Membership is for clients that have a set schedule (ie Mondays each week). Membership guarantees you a reserved spot for that day, every week, every month. If you cancel your day, we cannot guarantee there will be room on another day. In addition, we offer additional discounts and specials to our membership only clients.
Membership Details
- Memberships are charged on the first of the month. We will charge your daily rate for the for the number of days your dog is reserved for daycare that month.
- Paid days cannot be rolled over to the following month. Your membership rate is based on the average number of days your dog attends daycare each week.
- Plans are per dog, per visit, regardless of half day or full day use.
- Client must have a valid credit card on file and approve us to charge the card on the first of each month.
- Plans will automatically renew each month unless you specify otherwise.
- No shows will be charged full fees. Cancelations must be received to our office the business day prior to the canceled service date. Our office is closed on holidays. FAQ cancelation policy
Daily Schedule
Our day is structured to optimize both play and rest but also to provide a variety of opportunities for your dog to engage in toys and playground equipment. We have 5 playgroups, which are split into 2 larger groups when determining the day's schedule. It's possible your dog is in group 1 one day and group 2 on a different day, even though they are consistently in the same playgroup of friends on both of these days.
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*Please note we open at 7am weekdays and 8am on weekends. We offer early drop off services if you need to drop your dog off up to 30 minutes before we open.
**Please also be mindful of our closing time. If you do not pick up your dog before closing, there is a $1 per minute late fee. Any dog not picked up within 30 minutes of closing will be boarded overnight and client will be responsible for the additional boarding fees. If you know you will be late, consider scheduling a pet taxi home for your dog.
Let's Get Started
All new daycare and boarding customers must go through a new client registration process before we can begin.
*Required vaccinations: Bordatella, DHPP, Rabies. You may also have your vet email them to our office before your evaluation. If vaccinations are not provided, we will not be able to conduct the evaluation.
**Arrive to your evaluation on time. Evaluations are scheduled at specific times of the day in order to maintain a structured day for the dogs and ensure they have time for all their scheduled activities. If you are running behind, please give us a courtesy call so that we can either hold your spot or reschedule for another time. If you are more than 10 minutes late to your evaluation, we will need to reschedule.
Once your dog has passed the evaluation, you can begin booking dog daycare and boarding services.