Alternative Dog Daycare & Learning Center

Alternative Dog Daycare & Learning Center DAYCARE OFFICIALLY CLOSED October 2021!! "Big or small, we watch them all" Established in 2007. A well-exercised dog is a happier, healthier, better-behaved dog!

It is our mission to help your family improve your dog's quality of life by providing them with a nurturing, stimulating and secure environment to enjoy while you are away from home. Providing your pooch with Daycare allows them to be a social member of a canine family, and can help to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors, add to socialization skills and is beneficial exercise! We encourage you

and your canine to visit our pack! We offer over a 1/2 acre of fenced play yard and a climate controlled daycare facility with rubber flooring, for easy on the joints while playing. We look forward to getting to know you and your furry friend and to assist you with all of your canine's needs.

12/06/2025

Still Available!
2 Guardian Gear Soft-Sided Xtra Large Collapsible Dog Crates.
40" Long X 28" Wide X 32" High.
Used literally one weekend for an indoor dog show years ago for my Standard Poodles. They are the older model of guardian crates but they are still in excellent condition. They have been stored in my garage, never been used outdoors other then to take these photos. They have durable, machine washable (or a garden hose) shoulder carrying bags to store them in when not in use and for traveling ease. Removable Faux sheepskin crate mats inside.
Ventilation windows, handle on top.
Side panels have flaps that can be rolled open or left closed.
The matching carrying cases have a side storage pocket
****These crates are NOT recommended for puppies or chronic chewers or dogs with crate anxiety etc... Great for dogs who are already crate trained. No longer showing dogs at this time and hate to see them not being used.
*** Asking $75.00 each or make me a "best reasonable offer".

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11/23/2025

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11/07/2025

🐾 HELP SUPPORT LOCAL ANIMALS FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON 🐾

For the month of November Animal Control, along with the Merrimac Police Department will be collecting unopened pet food and supplies to support a local residents, rescues and food pantries for the upcoming Holiday Season.

Households around the state, including Merrimac and surrounding communities’ animals may be left hungry or alone for the holiday.

Please help support our local animal rescues and our community by dropping off an unopened bag or can of food, blanket or toy at the Merrimac Police Station.

If you cannot make the trip to the store….use the link to our wish list via Amazon and mail donations directly to the Police Station.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1FIPVDY39NKEP?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_ggr-subnav-share_52XV6S4HCSAN1Z6MKT8F&language=en-US

11/05/2025

New Schedule!

It's finally here, the long awaited schedule update.

Starting November 17, 2025.

We have 2 training rooms, so yes, the times are correct.

Monday

5:30 Agility: Novice
6:45 Agility: Advanced
8:00 Ring rental for agility
8:30 Ring rental for agility

Tuesday

5:30 Rally: Advanced (studio 1)
5:30 Rally: Novice (studio 2)
6:45 Obedience: Novice (studio 1)
6:45 Scent Work (studio2)
8:00 Obedience: Advanced (studio 1)

Wednesday

4:15 Breed Handling
5:30 Flyball
6:45 Adolescent and Adult Manners
8:00 Puppy Foundations and Socialization

Thursday

5:30 Scent Work
5:30 Fitness and Conditioning
6:45 Breed Handling
8:00 CGC & Trick Dog Prep

Friday

Run throughs
We will alternate weeks between Agility, Obedience, and Rally.
Virtual Rally will be available, with the level(s) posted as we create the schedule.

We will post a Tracking class schedule shortly.

Our Grand Opening is scheduled for November 15th from 9:00 - 5:00.

Stop in to say hello, see our new location, and enter our raffle for some great prizes.

We will also be offering CGC and Trick dog tests during the Grand Opening!

8 Continental Drive in Exeter
(From Continental Drive, turn right onto Jillian Lane and follow to the last building. We are on the second floor.)

11/05/2025

Join us for our Grand Opening on November 15th

10/26/2025
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07/08/2025

Blueberries are one of the ultimate longevity foods, like a suit of armor for your pet.🐾🫐 Rich in prebiotic fiber and powerful polyphenols, they help repair DNA🧬, fight free radicals, slow aging, protect against cell damage, and support the body’s antioxidant defenses💥 making them one of the best anti-aging treats to share straight from your fridge! (opt for spray-free if possible!) 🫐

Start with ¼ to ½ tsp per 10lbs of body weight a day.

Hello Everyone!I have posted MANY of the old "Live" videos & reels of The daycare dog's enjoying their days here at Alte...
07/02/2025

Hello Everyone!
I have posted MANY of the old "Live" videos & reels of The daycare dog's enjoying their days here at Alternative Dog Daycare & Learning Center. Face Book is now deleting all "Live" videos older than 30 days old.
*** Please enjoy the pup's and their day's spent here over the years. I miss ALL of you and many of these pups are now over the Rainbow Bridge :(
I hope you can enjoy the videos before they are deleted by face book as they will remain active only for the next 7 days!!
I miss you all and thank all of you for the amazing memories with you and these dogs over the years!
Bonnie

03/27/2025

Newton Rabies clinic April 26th 10am-12pm

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57 Bear Hill Rd
Merrimac, MA
01860

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Established in 2007. It is our mission to help your family improve your dog's quality of life by providing them with a nurturing, stimulating and secure environment to enjoy while you are away from home. Providing your pooch with Daycare allows them to be a social member of a canine family, and can help to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors, add to socialization skills and is beneficial exercise! A well-exercised dog is a happier, healthier, better-behaved dog! We encourage you and your canine to visit our pack! We offer over a 1/2 acre of fenced play yard and a climate controlled daycare facility with rubber flooring, for easy on the joints while playing. We look forward to getting to know you and your furry friend and to assist you with all of your canine's needs.