{"id":8,"date":"2018-12-11T21:16:58","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T21:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/connecticut-shelton\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:06:30","slug":"overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/connecticut-shelton\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>DOG DAYCARE SERVICES AND MORE in\u00a0Shelton<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"467\">Dogs thrive in a structured, enriching environment where they can socialize, stay active, learn new skills, and\u2014most importantly\u2014have fun. Our daycare offers pet parents more than just a place for their dog to spend the day; it\u2019s a space designed to support healthy development. Dogs build confidence and learn positive behaviors through supervised interaction with both people and other dogs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"732\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Proudly voted <strong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"532\">Best Dog Daycare in Fairfield County for 2025<\/strong>, our facility features spacious, fully supervised playrooms. Dogs are thoughtfully grouped by size, temperament, and play style to ensure a safe, comfortable, and engaging experience for every guest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1396\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-prod.dogtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/357\/2025\/12\/award-plaque-240x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We offer an off-leash, open-play environment, allowing your pup total freedom. We provide dog parents with half-day or full-day daycare. If your pup needs a spa day, we also offer spa services as a part of our daycare and boarding packages. When you pick up your dog at the end of the day, you\u2019ll pick up a perfectly happy and played-out pup.<\/p>\n<p>Our services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/connecticut-shelton\/dog-daycare\/\">Dog daycare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/connecticut-shelton\/dog-boarding\/\">Overnight and long-term boarding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/connecticut-shelton\/dog-spa\/\">Spa services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/connecticut-shelton\/webcams\/\">Webcam access<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve taken every precaution when it comes to the design of our facility. All of our spacious indoor playrooms use climate-controlled HVAC systems to keep your pup the perfect temperature during playtime and naptime and to help keep the air fresh and clean.<\/p>\n<p>We deep-clean and sanitize the playrooms multiple times a day with a biologically safe, pet-friendly cleaner. The compressed rubber flooring is specially designed to aid in the long-term joint and paw health of your furry child.<\/p>\n<p>So you never feel separated from your dog, we have webcams in every playroom so you check in on them throughout the day (excluding naptime and overnight). All you need is a device that is connected to the Internet.<\/p>\n<p>Your dog\u2019s safety is our number one priority, which is why our Canine Coaches must complete a rigorous training, designed by a canine behaviorist, on dog body language and behavior. Our team knows how to recognize even the most subtle dog body language and handle dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-766 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-prod.dogtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/327\/2023\/09\/heroes-for-healthy-pets-logo41.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dogtopia of Shelton has earned certification status as a Heroes for Healthy Pets<sup>TM<\/sup> facility. The Heroes for Healthy Pets Certification Program in Infectious Disease Management provides training for preventative care, including strategic vaccination, as well as cleaning and disinfection protocols to help maintain disease-free facilities and keep pets healthy. The program is co-sponsored by the International Boarding and Pet Services Association, National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, Pet Sitters International, VETgirl, and Barkleigh Productions.<\/p>\n<h2>CONTACT US<\/h2>\n<p>At Dogtopia of Shelton, we recognize that each dog is unique. That is why we take the time find the daycare, boarding. and spa package that will best meet your dog\u2019s needs as well as your own. Please feel free to fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/connecticut-shelton\/contact\/\">our contact form<\/a>\u00a0if you have any questions about any of our services. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have and determine if we are a right fit for your pup.<\/p>\n<div class=\"captioned-slideshow-wrap\" data-uk-grid><div class=\"image-slideshow-column\"><div class=\"image-slideshow\" data-uk-slideshow=\"ratio: 3:2\"><ul class=\"uk-slideshow-items\"><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-prod.dogtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2018\/12\/Overview-Dogtopia_Lobby-Welcome-Wall-690x489.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome wall with the logo at Dogtopia of Shelton.\" data-uk-cover ><div class=\"slide-copy-holder\"><p>Welcome Wall<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-prod.dogtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2018\/12\/Overview_Pet-Parent-Drop-Off-690x495.jpg\" alt=\"Owner dropping-off a dog at Dogtopia of Shelton reception desk.\" data-uk-cover ><div class=\"slide-copy-holder\"><p>Pet Parent Drop Off<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-prod.dogtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2018\/12\/Overview-Dogtopia_Brag-Wall-Tour-Stop-690x484.jpg\" alt=\"Certificates and dog pictures hanging on the wall at Dogtopia of Shelton.\" data-uk-cover ><div class=\"slide-copy-holder\"><p>Brag Wall<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-prod.dogtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2018\/12\/Overview-Dogtopia_Welcome-690x502.jpg\" alt=\"Owner and a dog standing in the lobby at Dogtopia of Shelton.\" data-uk-cover ><div class=\"slide-copy-holder\"><p>Reception\/Lobby<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"slideshow-status-control-bar\"><div class=\"slideshow-current-slide-status\"><span class=\"js-text-content\">1\/4<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slide-controls-wrap\"><a href=\"#\" data-uk-slideshow-item=\"previous\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"far fa-angle-left\"><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Previous<\/span><\/a><a href=\"#\" data-uk-slideshow-item=\"next\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"far fa-angle-right\"><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"caption-column\"><div class=\"slideshow-caption-holder\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DOG DAYCARE SERVICES AND MORE in\u00a0 Dogs thrive in a structured, enriching environment where they can socialize, stay active, learn new skills, and\u2014most importantly\u2014have fun. Our daycare offers pet parents more than just a place for their dog to spend the day; it\u2019s a space designed to support healthy development. Dogs build confidence and learn &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/connecticut-shelton\/>Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":303,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-home.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.6 (Yoast SEO v22.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Overview - Shelton<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dogtopia is the leading destination for dog daycare, boarding, and spa services. 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