Pooch Hotel
Puppy & Teenage Play Programs
Puppy 101
Puppy stage is up to 5 months
After 5 months, puppies transition to the adolescent stage until 1-2 years, where they may try pushing boundaries or exhibit some behavior regression
They’re learning at every experience
Can learn to bully or be bullied if not monitored in group play
Aren’t physically developed and can hurt themselves
Are at greater risk when exposed to unvaccinated dogs
Benefit from limited play or our puppy play experience
Need rest but energetic behavior is often misinterpreted as needing more exercise when it’s actually a result of being overstimulated
Why A Puppy’s Day Out Program?
Research has shown that the first 20 weeks of a puppy’s life are crucial to their social development.
Puppies that have a wide variety of positive experiences with people, environments, and other animals will be better able to calmly accept these things when they are adults.
What’s Included in a Puppy’s Day Out?
10:00am – 11:00am Drop-off
11:00am – 12:30pm Puppy Play Group
12:30pm – 2:00pm Lunch & Rest*
2:00pm – 3:00pm Puppy Socialization Exercises**
3:00pm – 4:00pm Pick-up
*For lunch, pet parents have the option to bring food for their puppies. An intentional rest period will follow to help teach puppies to relax in new places and avoid overstimulation.
**Socialization exercises will consist of themed activities to introduce puppies to new sounds, objects, people and textures that rotate weekly. Treats will be given to create positive associations, so please let us know if your puppy has any allergies.
Requirements for Puppy’s Day Out:
Guests must be between 8 weeks and 5 months old and have all age-appropriate vaccinations (minimum of first round shots by 8 weeks, with all other shots completed by 16 weeks)
Occurs every Tuesday of the week; Advanced reservation is required
If you require extended care, including early drop-off (between 7:00 am - 10:00 am) or late pick-up (between 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm), an additional charge will be added.
Standard fees apply for arrivals and departures outside regular daycare hours of 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Why a Puppy Play Program?
Certain large breed pups are too small for big dog playgroups and are not appropriate for small dog playgroups
Puppies need a lot of rest
It’s beneficial for puppies to learn appropriate behavior from additional people
Helps keep them safe
Helps keep them from practicing inappropriate play
What’s Included In A Puppy Play Program?
Complimentary Playful Pooch Package (added to regular daycare and boarding visits) – Two additional playtimes with a human friend, or with other puppies (when available) or other suitable temperament dogs (when puppies aren’t available).
Up to three (3) 10-15min play sessions (plus AM/PM potty breaks) throughout the day (the total number of play sessions received is dependent on when the pup is dropped off/picked up)
Guests will be separated by size and temperament
Puppy Socials – Drop in and accompany your pup for an hour of socialization with other puppies and pet parents, get tips from our teams and meet new puppy playmates.
Our Puppy Socials are temporarily on hold during times of social distancing.
Why A Teenage Play Program?
Hormones emitted from intact pups reaching maturity can make them a target in larger group settings
Around 7 months dogs may be able to reproduce
Dogs this age still need continued socialization
Teenage pups, like younger puppies, still need rest to avoid overstimulation and breaks to help teach them to settle in different environments
What’s Included In A Teenage Play Program?
Complimentary Playful Pooch Package (added to regular daycare and boarding visits) – Two additional playtimes with a human friend or with other same-sex pups
Up to three (3) 10-15min play sessions (plus AM/PM potty breaks) throughout the day (the total number of play sessions received is dependent on when the pup is dropped off/picked up)
Guests will be separated by sex, size and temperament
Intact females cannot visit the hotel during or near their heat cycle.
