We are fiercely committed to doing daycare differently. This begins with our approach. We’re not a free for all, play all day, type of daycare. There is intention behind everything we do. This starts with our curriculum.

There is a set list of skills that we work on with each puppy and dog that goes through our programs. However, your pup may already know some of these skills or we may identify that they need more support elsewhere. So while the information below is our goal, please know that we will always put your dog first and customize their training plan as needed.

A cute brown and white puppy with floppy ears sitting on a maroon mat, looking up, with a black and white stuffed animal in the background.
    • Sit

    • Down

    • Stay

    • Leash Pressure

    • Loose Leash Walking

    • Pattern Games

    • Name Game

    • Recall

    • Polite Greetings

    • Focus around distractions

    • Touch

    • Settling on a bed or mat

    • Leave it

    • Drop it

    • Crate Games

    • Potty Training

    • Vet + Groomer Handling

    • Socialization to new sounds, sights, surfaces and objects

    • Polite Play Skills

    • Confidence Building

    • Obstacle Work

    • Up + Off

A dog lying on the concrete floor of a garden center aisle next to a display of flower seed packets, looking at the camera.
    • Sit

    • Down

    • Stay

    • Stand

    • Touch

    • Up + Off

    • Leash Pressure

    • Loose Leash Walking

    • Drop-it

    • Recall

    • Focus around distractions

    • Relaxation Protocol

    • Wait

    • Leave-it

    • Automatic Downs

    • Place

    • Chin Rest

    • Cooperative Care

    • Muzzle Training

    • Trick Training