04/03/2026
Let’s chat about structured boarding and daycare!
What we will not do is advocate for boarding and daycares that are a free for all. Meaning dogs bark all day long, no routine, never asked to relax in a group setting and bully each other in play groups.
I often get asked “how much play time? How much group play?” While i totally understand we don’t want dogs in their kennels for 16 to 20 hours a day. We still need to remember that when dogs are at home they are not continuously stimulated for 16+ hours a day. They take frequent naps, they’re crated during the workday while you’re gone. Nothing good could possibly come from that many hours of continuous stimulation! Puppies should be sleeping 15-20 hours a day and adult dogs 12-14 hours per day! 🙀 We rotate out groups & individuals here with scheduled rest periods and enrichment time such as frozen kongs, bully sticks, lick mats etc.
Here we require the dogs to reciprocate the same play, roam the yard with avoidance/co existing or be an individual! Not all dogs fall into the category of “social” and that’s OKAY! Trusting someone who can read body language, advocate for your dog and be honest with you is huge!! Play time is great in the right setting! 🐶
Two dogs under a year old here just relaxing in the play yard. They’ve ran some together, enjoyed a game of chase but have both settled very nicely together. 🙌🏼lt is possible!
