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Daycare and overnight boarding for dogs
Weekday daycare in small play groups, and boarding every night of the year. Every new dog starts with a meet-and-greet and a half-day assessment, so we know which group suits them.
- Daycare Monday to Friday, 7 am to 7 pm
- Boarding 365 nights a year, in rooms of their own
- Play groups by size and play style
Pick-up noteSample
Biscuit, Tuesday
- Group
- Big yard
- Played with
- Juno and Pepper
- Rest time
- Slept for most of it
- Lunch
- Ate it all
A day in daycare
A sample weekday. Times move a little with the weather, and dogs who need more rest get it. Sample schedule
Times shown are a sample weekday
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Drop-off
We check your dog in, swap their collar for a breakaway play collar and walk them out to their group.
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Morning play
Group play in the yards. Staff call short time-outs when play gets too rough or one dog needs a breather.
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Lunch
Dogs who eat at midday get the food you packed, in their own room.
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Rest time
Lights down and the doors stay quiet. Every dog naps in their own room with a raised bed.
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Afternoon play
Shorter play sessions, puzzle feeders and leashed sniff walks around the field.
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Pick-up
You get a short note on the day: who they played with, how well they rested and anything we noticed.
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Play groups by size and play style
After the assessment we place each dog in one of four groups, and a staff member stays in the yard with every group. Sample groups and ratios
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Small yard
Dogs under 25 lb. A smaller yard with low ramps and a tunnel, and play matched to short legs.
Up to 10 dogs with one staff member
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Big yard
Dogs 25 lb and up who like to run, chase and wrestle. The bigger yard has a splash pad in summer.
Up to 12 dogs with one staff member
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Quiet yard
Any size. Seniors, shy dogs and dogs who would rather sniff than wrestle. Shorter sessions and more breaks.
Up to 6 dogs with one staff member
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Puppy mornings
Puppies from 16 weeks to 6 months who have finished their puppy shots. Mornings only, with naps built in.
Up to 6 puppies with one staff member
A best guess from three answers. The assessment decides.
How new dogs start
Every dog has a temperament assessment before their first full day or their first stay with group play.
Send us the paperwork
Your vet's vaccination record and the new-dog form, at least two days before you visit.
Meet-and-greet, free
About 20 minutes. You and your dog meet a lead handler, walk through the building and see the yards and rooms.
Half-day assessment
Your dog meets one calm dog first, then a small group. We watch body language, how they take breaks and how they react to being handled. Charged as a half day.
We call you that afternoon
Which group they'll start in and anything we'll keep an eye on. If group play doesn't suit your dog, we'll tell you, and talk about boarding without it.
Before the assessment
- At least 16 weeks old
- Vaccinations up to date (see below)
- Spayed or neutered by 7 months for group play
- Tell us about any past bites or scuffles, so we can plan the first introduction
Sample policy
Daycare and boarding prices
Boarding is charged by the night. Group play during a stay is an add-on for dogs who have passed the assessment. Sample prices
Daycare
- Full dayUp to 12 hours$38
- Half dayUp to 5 hours$27
- 10 full daysUse within 6 months$350
- 20 full daysUse within 6 months$640
- Assessment half dayFor every new dog$27
Boarding, per night
- Standard roomDogs under 50 lb$54
- Large roomDogs 50 lb and over$62
- Second dog in the same roomSame family only$40
- Daycare play during a stayPer dog, per day$18
- Holiday nightsOn top of the room rate+$10
Estimate a boarding stay
3 nights in a standard room at $54.
Sample estimate. Doesn't include holiday nights or late pick-up.
Holiday stays need a one-night deposit, refunded if you cancel at least 14 days ahead.
Vaccinations we need
Please send records from your vet clinic before the first visit: a photo of the certificate or an email from the clinic is fine. Sample policy
| Vaccine | Status | How often |
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| Rabies | Required | Every 1 or 3 years, as your vet gives it |
| DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus) | Required | After the puppy series, every 1 to 3 years |
| Bordetella (kennel cough) | Required | Every 6 or 12 months, at least 2 days before the first visit |
| Canine influenza (H3N2 and H3N8) | Recommended | Two shots a few weeks apart, then once a year |
We also ask for year-round flea and tick prevention. This list is a sample house policy and isn't veterinary advice, so ask your vet what your dog needs and when. Kennel cough can spread even between vaccinated dogs, so we'll call you if your dog starts coughing.
What to pack for a boarding stay
Tick things off as you pack (nothing is saved), or print the list and take it with you.
Leave at home
- Dog beds and crates. Every room has a raised bed and bedding
- Rawhides and bones
- Anything you'd be sad to lose
Drop-off and pick-up times
The front door stays closed during rest time, from 12:15 to 2:00 pm, so the dogs can sleep. Sample hours
Daycare
- Drop-off
- Mon–Fri, 7:00–9:30 am
- Pick-up
- Mon–Fri, 4:00–7:00 pm
- Weekends
- No daycare
Half days end at 12:15 pm or start at 2:00 pm.
Boarding check-in and check-out
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00–10:00 am, 4:00–7:00 pm
- Saturday
- 8:00–11:00 am
- Sunday
- 4:00–6:00 pm
Collecting after 12:00 noon adds a day of play ($18).
Find us
88 Sample Road, next to the county fields Sample address
Parking by the front door, with a fenced walkway to reception.
(555) 019-2764Questions owners ask
Anything else, call the front desk on (555) 019-2764.
Will my dog be tired after daycare?
Most dogs sleep well that evening. If yours comes home wound up instead, tell us and we'll add more rest breaks to their day.
Can you give my dog medicine?
Yes. Tablets and liquids by mouth are free, and insulin injections are $5 a dose. Bring the original bottle with your vet's directions. Sample prices.
What happens if my dog gets hurt or sick here?
Dogs who play together can get nicks and scrapes, and coughs can spread between vaccinated dogs much like a cold. If something needs a vet, we call you and take your dog to your own vet, or to the 24-hour emergency hospital if your vet is closed. Vet bills are paid by the owner.
Do you take dogs that aren't spayed or neutered?
Under 7 months, yes, in puppy mornings. After that we can board them, in their own room and without group play. This is a sample policy.
How far ahead should I book boarding?
For summer and the winter holidays, as soon as you know your dates. Holiday stays need a deposit of one night, which we refund if you cancel 14 days ahead.
Book a stay or a first visit
New dogs start with a free meet-and-greet. Dogs who have been before can book daycare days or boarding dates. This is a demo form, so nothing is sent.