Inn The Doghouse 20 Year Anniversary

Inn the Doghouse Pet Resort
1548 West 117th Street
Lakewood, OH 44107
Ph (216) 651-0873 | FAX: (216) 651-0941
info@innthedoghouse.com

Inn the Doghouse Pet Resort
7420 Tyler Boulevard
Mentor, OH 44060
Ph (440) 527-8036 | FAX: (440) 527-8143
mentor@innthedoghouse.com

Enrichment Dog Daycare

Activities to engage and challenge your dog

What is Enrichment Dog daycare?

Enrichment Dog Daycare is structured Daycare that engages the senses and challenges a dog mentally while using purposeful play to encourage obedience and self-control.

Benefit: Participation in a canine enrichment program is a smart choice for your dog! Enrichment toys and activities are designed to challenge dogs to think, problem-solve and stay active through brain games, challenging sensory work, and structured athletics and play. In a doggie daycare setting, the enrichment activities offer personal attention and help in reinforcing social manners and training. Besides free play, which is important too, structured games allow the dog to use instinct, skill, and physical abilities during purposeful play.

Benefit: Whether it’s called daycare, camp, or school, a canine program with enrichment activities targets the social, emotional, and physical wellness of your dog. Dogs that receive high levels of exercise and physical and mental stimulation are less likely to engage in destructive or bad behaviors due to boredom. The energy that is directed toward positive, healthy experiences and productive training and playtime leads to better behavior in public and at home.

Benefit: Incorporating brain games and exercises at home provides the dog with a sense of accomplishment when the owner gives praise, trust, and comfort in being an important member of the family.

Types: Environmental, Cognitive, Social, Age Appropriate, Breed Specific

Can be: Sensory (Olfactory, Tactile, Auditory, Taste, and Visual), Nutritional, Cognitive

Enrichment Dog Daycare Schedule:

All Enrichment Dogs must be in by 9 am

9-10: Small Group play

10-11: Individual enrichment (i.e. puzzle toys, scent “walk”, snuffle matt)

11-12: Nap – maybe with food enrichment
(i.e frozen kong, popsicle)

12-1: Small Group play

1-2: Obedience session
(i.e. recall, loose leash walking, group sit, tricks)

2-3: Nap

3-4: Small group play w/ enrichment if dogs allow
(i.e. fetch, rope toys, obstacle course)

4-5: Tactile Sensory Enrichment refresh & massage

5 pm: Evening rest after a full day

 

$50/dog per day

Enrollment is limited and daily reservations are REQUIRED.

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