24/09/2026
🐾 More than just playtime… 🧠💚
At The Running With Dogs Lounge, we believe a great day of daycare should exercise your dog’s brain as well as their body.
Mental stimulation is such an important part of a dog’s wellbeing. Sniffing, searching, problem-solving and using their natural instincts can be incredibly enriching — and it can be surprisingly tiring too!
That’s why throughout the day we incorporate activities such as scatter feeding, scent games, searching activities, snuffle mats and simple problem-solving games. Rather than the dogs spending the entire day constantly playing and becoming over-aroused, we give them opportunities to slow down, use their noses and really engage their brains.
It’s all part of what we want the Lounge to be about: controlled socialisation, enrichment, play AND rest.
With our small numbers, we can tailor activities to the dogs we have with us that day. For some dogs, these games help build confidence. For others, they provide an outlet for natural behaviours and help them learn to settle and switch off afterwards.
A happy dog doesn’t necessarily need to come home completely exhausted from hours of running around. Sometimes a fulfilled, mentally satisfied and relaxed dog is even better. ❤️🐶
Daycare with a little more thought behind it. That’s what we’re trying to create at the Lounge. 🐾
If you’d like your dog to join us, send us a message and we’d love to tell you more.