Daycare with Customized Groups
Whether you're at work or play, your dogs could be having fun with their canine pals or engaging in some fun activities with our staff rather than wreaking havoc on your home or moping about. So, drop them off on the way to work or play and pick them up on the way home – they'll love it!
We ask that prospective pups have an application filled out so that we can place them in the group that fits them best. (Contact our office for application: 575-388-4101.) A four-hour meet and greet (set by appointment) is required and allows our staff to assess your dog and their preferences to place them in the right group.
Discovery Program: Customized Groups
The Day Training group consists of dogs that are better with 1 to 2 other dogs at a time at most, or just alone with a skilled staff member. They tend to have more special needs than other dogs and we are here to help! These dogs may struggle with resource guarding, reactivity, confidence, etc. Skilled staff will work on manners, agility, sensory time, puzzles, and more. These activities build confidence and aid in our overall goal of helping them relax in the daycare environment. With time, some of these dogs may enjoy the presence of more than just a couple of dogs at a time.
The Montessori group consists of a smaller group of dogs that may struggle with some milder challenges such as mild resource guarding, mild confidence struggles, more easily over stimulated, etc. We rotate these smaller groups, so that one group is participating in activities with the staff member while the other group is learning how to relax in kennels, observing the other dogs calmly or simply resting. A staff member will reinforce the dogs waiting their turns in the kennels with a piece of food for calm behavior. We want your dogs to feel comfortable in all kinds of situations. No matter the group, we always engage the dogs in similar activities though we may follow different approaches as the group needs.
The Pre-K (1 year and under) and Green dog groups are for dogs that enjoy larger groups of dogs. Green dogs have no issue with sharing toys, space or staff members. We separate Pre-K from our adult Green dogs unless we have some adult Green dogs that enjoy being with puppies. We recognize the difference between enjoyment and tolerance. Just like the Montessori group, we rotate our Adult Green dogs with the Pre-K group, so both groups have the chance to engage with staff and learn how to be comfortable in a kennel while observing the other dogs in action or simply resting quietly. Calm, quiet behavior will be reinforced. No matter the group, we always engage the dogs in similar activities though we may follow different approaches as the group needs.
Why Daycare?
Boredom leads to destructive behaviors such as chewing, licking, digging, or barking. Enrichment is the spice of life for us and our dogs. Our customized daycare groups offer each dog enrichment based on their needs and preferences. Dogs need activities that engage their brains and sensory systems, not just physical play. We are proud to offer this variety of well-rounded activities to better serve our furry friends.
Daycare Hours
Reservations for daycare must be made in advance. We offer Open Play for our Pre-K and Adult Green dogs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Our Discovery Program is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Our regular business hours are 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Early drop off or late pick-up can be arranged. Please call to make these arrangements in advance.