Just like children, dogs thrive when they have a regular routine. A typical day for your dog should include regular exercise, scheduled feedings, time to rest and relax, and opportunities for social interaction. These healthy and consistent habits contribute to your dog's overall well-being.
At Dogtopia in Portland, we know structure is important for your dog’s development and health. We provide a safe and fun environment where your dog can spend their day socializing with friends, getting plenty of exercise, and establishing a healthy routine.
Here’s what a typical day at our dog daycare looks like:
Morning Playtime
As soon as the doors open, a day full of fun starts for our furry friends. Our supervised, off-leash open-play lets your pup burn off all their pent-up energy by running, playing, sniffing, and having fun with their furry friends.
In our playrooms, safety is our top priority. Our floors are specially designed with compressed rubber, which is soft and comfortable for dogs’ joints, ensuring happy paws and pups. We group dogs into playrooms based on their size and temperament and our trained and certified Canine Coaches closely supervise each playroom to ensure safety and compatibility among the dogs. Our Canine Coaches are skilled in reading dog body language and will intervene if play becomes too rough or if any pup needs a break.
Be sure to check with your local daycare to find out about any upcoming events they have for your dog to join in on during morning play. All our Dogtopia daycares in Portland frequently organize fun events such as bubble parties, treat days, and themed photoshoots for our canine guests.
Rest & Lunchtime
Between noon and 2 p.m., we make sure each dog has some much needed “me” time to wind down and relax in our comfortable home-style crates. This is important to prevent overstimulation, especially in environments as exciting as our playrooms. During this time, we take the opportunity to provide lunches and administer any medications that are required.
Additionally, while the dogs are resting, we thoroughly clean and sanitize each playroom, ensuring a fresh and safe environment for the dogs to enjoy during their afternoon playtime.
Afternoon Enrichment Activities & Playtime
Once the pups are well-rested, they are brought back to the playroom for some enrichment activities such as agility exercises, arts & crafts, and puzzle toys. These activities are aimed at improving their behavior and keeping them engaged. They then enjoy one last session of supervised open play to help expend any remaining energy before it’s time to head home.
At any point during their morning and afternoon playtime, you can easily check in on your pup and watch the fun they are having through our playroom webcams using your computer or smartphone.
Pick-up & Report Card
As the day comes to an end, it’s time for you to pick up your pup and take them home. We will also provide periodic report cards detailing your dog’s activities and behavior throughout the day.
If you’ve been considering daycare for your dog, contact one of our five Dogtopia locations in Portland today. Your pup will have the Most Exciting Day Ever every day while maintaining their healthy routine and you’ll love how content and happy they are when they come home.