Enrichment Boarding
Boarding can be a stressful experience for dogs, we take a holistic approach to dog boarding that promotes the dog's mental and physical wellbeing. We focus on enrichment-focused pet care, which includes: games, scent work, interactive play and one-on-one attention from knowledgeable, fear free staff with a background in animal behavior and dog training.
Daily play and Exercise
Our tailored play sessions and enrichment activities are designed to promote physical health, mental stimulation, and confidence-building. Your dog will participate in:
- Canine Fitness Work: Promoting healthy bodies through exercises tailored to their fitness level, helping to strengthen muscles and improve flexibility.
- Scent Work: Engaging in foraging activities to stimulate their natural instincts, encourage mental stimulation, and provide sensory engagement.
- Agility: Having fun while improving focus, coordination, and confidence as they navigate through agility obstacles under the guidance of our trained professionals.
- Free Work: Encouraging exploration and self-expression in a safe and supportive environment, allowing your dog to build confidence and independence.
Scent Work
Scent work with dogs is a valuable activity that engages their most powerful sense—smell. By involving dogs in tasks that require them to use their noses, we stimulate their brains and provide mental enrichment. Scent work challenges dogs to think, make decisions, and stay focused, which helps to improve their cognitive abilities. This type of activity can also reduce boredom and anxiety by giving dogs a meaningful task to accomplish. Overall, scent work adds an important layer of mental stimulation that contributes to a dog's overall well-being.
Free Work
Free Work encourages dogs to explore and express themselves in a safe, supportive environment. By allowing dogs the freedom to investigate various textures, scents, and objects at their own pace, we help them build confidence and independence. This self-directed activity supports mental enrichment as dogs make choices and engage with their surroundings in meaningful ways. Free Work reduces stress and fosters a sense of accomplishment, which contributes to their overall emotional well-being. Providing a space for dogs to explore freely enhances their ability to adapt to new situations and boosts their self-assurance.
Agility Work
Agility work provides dogs with a structured yet playful environment to navigate obstacle courses, which promotes physical health and mental sharpness. As dogs learn to weave through poles, leap over hurdles, and crawl through tunnels, they not only get a good workout but also enhance their problem-solving skills. This type of activity requires focus and quick decision-making, stimulating their minds and building their confidence. By mastering various obstacles, dogs gain a sense of accomplishment and a stronger bond with their handlers. Overall, agility work is a comprehensive activity that supports both the physical and mental well-being of dogs.
In-Kennel Enrichment
In-kennel enrichment includes a variety of activities and tools such as puzzle feeders, legal shredding materials like boxes or butcher paper, frozen treats, toys, Kuranda beds, and blankets. These items and activities provide essential mental and physical stimulation for dogs, helping to alleviate boredom and reduce stress while they are in a kennel environment. Puzzle feeders challenge them to think and solve problems to access their food, while shredding materials allow them to satisfy natural instincts in a safe manner. Frozen treats and toys keep them engaged and entertained, and comfortable Kuranda beds and blankets offer a cozy resting place. Altogether, these enrichment options create a more stimulating and nurturing environment, which enhances a dog’s overall well-being during their stay in a kennel.