Daycare 2.0

Enrichment Style Dog Daycare

What your pup’s day looks like with Daycare 2.0…

  • Open Play/ Drop-off

    The first hours of the day are for puppy play! This gives the pups time to say hello and get their morning zoomies out before scheduled enrichment.

  • Agility

    Every pup will work on agility movements during their day. This is great for burning energy, brain plasticity, and building confidence.

  • Indoor Swimming

    At our facility, dogs enjoy 30 minutes of swimming time in our indoor pool year-round. Each dog is welcomed to explore the water at their own pace, allowing them to become comfortable without any pressure to swim. Whether they prefer to splash around or simply relax by the ledge, our environment is designed to ensure a positive and stress-free experience for every pup.

  • Nap Time

    Nap time may seem counterintuitive at first when you think of daycare. But napping is key to keeping your dog emotionally regulated and focused for learning and fun.

  • Puzzle Time

    Each pup will work on an enrichment toy or puzzle. Varying levels for each pup as they continue to learn patterns. Great for brain plasticity and mental stimulation.

  • Open Play/ Pick-up

    The toughest part of the day is saying goodbye to friends! Your pup should go home tired from a day full of play and varying mental stimulation.

Is Daycare 2.0
Right For My Pup?

  • Higher number of human team members working with the pups compared to traditional daycare environments. Lower pup to human ratio.

  • Great for all pups, but especially for those who may be overwhelmed in a traditional daycare setting with large groups.

  • Provides continued reinforcement of training commands. Training takes a lot of work for you and your pup. We want to ensure your pup is seeing those reinforced in every aspect of their day.

  • Provides multiple forms of mental stimulation. Puzzles and enrichment activities help with brain plasticity in all ages.

  • Working breeds may thrive more in a structured daycare environment, such as Daycare 2.0. These breeds do better when both their bodies and minds are stimulated.

The Humans Behind The Experience

  • Director

    Kathleen has created a career from a young age focused on animal care. She has over 5 years experience in a traditional daycare setting and has many years of experience training dogs as well. Kathleen is continuing her training education and hopes to bring a training program to complement Daycare 2.0.

  • Director

    Cassandra brought the concept of Daycare 2.0 to Bark Boarding. She has over 5 years experience in a traditional daycare setting with additional years experience in training. Combined, her experience brings a balanced enrichment system to Daycare 2.0.

FAQs

What are your hours?

Daycare 2.0 is available Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 7am - 7pm. We will be adding additional days in 2024.

How much does Daycare 2.0 cost?

Daycare 2.0 cost $45 per dog, per day. We acknowledge that this is more than traditional daycares in the area. This is daycare that cost more to offer due to higher staffing ratios and enrichment activities. But we strongly believe the value of enrichment for pups is worth it.

What age does my pup need to be?

Generally most pups will begin daycare around 10-12 weeks of age. We require all pups to have the first dose of our required vaccines. This happens usually right around 12-16 weeks depending on their Vet.

Do you offer “regular” daycare?

We do not offer a traditional style daycare at this location, but we do at our sister location, Barklyn Heights Dog Daycare. You can find them here.

What vaccines are required?

We require Rabies, Dhpp + Lepto (DHLPP), Bordetella to board with us. If your pup will be in Daycare 2.0 they must also have a recent Negative Fecal Test and the Canine Influenza vaccine as well.

Do your require a “trial day” for my pup?

We do require all pups to complete an evaluation day. This is for safety. You can create an account and upload vaccines here.