7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Morning Welcome + Settling In

Dogs arrive, greet their caregivers, stretch their legs, and ease into the day with calm hellos and a predictable routine that helps them feel safe and grounded. Overnight dogs enjoy their morning breakfast before activities begin.



9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Walks + Morning Exploration

Each dog begins the day with enriching movement outdoors.

Options include:

-Nature Walks (sniffing, decompression, environmental enrichment)
-Sensory Yard Exploration
-Calm Movement Games
-Weather/Ability Alternates: indoor scent work gentle foraging, mobility-friendly activities

This time helps dogs regulate, wake up naturally, and satisfy biological urges to sniff and investigate.



11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Relax + Recharge Enrichment

Dogs transition into thoughtful solo enrichment that supports calm minds and healthy emotional regulation.

Activities may include:

-Puzzle feeders
-Stuffed Kongs
-Lick mats
-Slow foraging opportunities
-Calm handling/relationship-building time

This phase is structured to lower arousal and set the stage for restful downtime.



12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Nap Time + Rest

Rest is essential for wellbeing, Lights dim, soft music plays, and each dog settles into a cozy, safe rest Space.

This period protects against overstimulation and promotes emotional balance is key to healthy social behavior and learning.



1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Group Play + Tailored Games

After a restorative nap, dogs are ready for appropriate movement and social enrichment. Based on their needs and personalities, dogs enjoy:

-Small group play sessions
-1:1 play with stan
-Confidence-building games
-Chase, tag or ball play (for social dogs)
-Independent games like snuffle trait or object exploration (for solo dogs)

Every activity is chosen with the dog's L.E.G.S. in mind; their learning history, environment, genetics, and individual self.



3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Cool Down & Light Enrichment

Dogs transition back into a calmer state with activities such as:

-Light scent work
-Casual strolls
-Gentle enrichment
-Cozy cuddles or quiet time

This helps regulate energy before going home.



4:00 PM - Closing | Pick-Up Prep.

We tidy coats, refresh water, update parents, and help each dog decompress before heading home. Overnight dogs will be served their dinner.
Staff prepares brief notes on the dog's day, enrichment completed, rest patterns and any training or skills practiced.

Every dog-whether here for daycare or boarding-follows the same thoughtful daily schedule designed to support consistent rhythm of nature walks, enrichment, rest, play, and calm transitions helps all dogs feel secure, balanced, and fulfilled. By giving every guest the same high-quality structure and care, we create an environment where dogs can truly thrive, no matter how long they stay.