Daycation

About our Daycation Program

We know that not all dogs thrive in a daycare setting, which is why Daycation is dedicated to providing one-on-one attention and activities tailored to your pup! Our program includes two custom activity sessions (which may include supervised small group play), independent play, multiple bathroom breaks, and independent brain activities that are dog appropriate. Try something different for your pup today – get in touch with us to learn more about our innovative Daycation program! 

About our Daycation Coordinator:
Haley Brunner

Haley who recently earned the credentials of a Certified Trick Dog Instructor! What’s this mean? Well, a few things! For starters, she’s our Daycation Coordinator for our brand new Daycation program developed for dogs that may not thrive in the traditional daycare setting! Aside from her experience as Sr. Care Team member, she’s able get to know our Daycation dogs on a personal level while using her new skills to develop custom enrichment plans tailored to their specific needs. It also means, that through her continued education and mentorship under Rachel McMichael CBCC-KA, IAABC-ADT, CCDT, she’ll be able to offer more training and enrichment options for dogs while in our care.

We are very proud of Haley and her accomplishments!

Daycation is a safe structured enriching environment for pet parents with dogs that may not be suited for traditional daycare. The Daycation program is custom tailored to each dog’s individual needs through various sense stimulating activities, puzzles, relaxation periods, and independent play times. Daycation is sure to tire your dog out while not leaving them overly exhausted or over stimulated.

This program is for dogs that may not thrive in a traditional daycare setting and may benefit from engaging custom activities to challenge both mind and body.

$30 per Discovery Days (assessment days) – 2 Discovery Days required for ALL new dogs to MDCC; 1 Discovery Day is required for existing dogs transitioning to our Daycation Program

$60 per Daycation Day

Billing charges occur via credit card on file every Sunday for the upcoming week.

Reservations are required. Daycation is available Monday & Wednesday each week. All Daycation must be scheduled by 7pm Friday the week before due to limited space. Availability subject to change during holiday & peak season

Reservations must be cancelled by 7pm Friday for the following week. Billing occurs every Sunday for the upcoming week. Any cancellations made after 7pm Friday for the following week will still be billed & payment forfeited.

We understand things come up. If you are running late and can be here by 12:30pm please let us know asap. Due to the individualization of this program & structure of schedule we cannot accept dogs past 12:30pm resulting in appointment cancelation and payment forfeiture.

Dogs arrive between 6:30 – 9:30am
– Potty break followed by independent play with an appropriate interactive toy in their own private
spacious den until morning activities begin.
1 st Activity w/Handler 9:30 – 11:30am
– Potty break & independent play or snuffle activity
– 20–30-minute customized activity based on dog’s needs. This may be high energy games, sensory
stimulating puzzle games, or supervised play time w/a carefully selected small group of dogs
(socialization is at the discretion of handler based on dog’s compatibility w/other dogs & permission
from owner)
Nap & Lunch 11:30am – 1:30pm
– Potty break followed by naptime in one of our comfortable spacious dens.
2nd Activity w/Handler 1:30 – 3:30
– Bathroom break & independent play or snuffle activity
– 20–30-minute customized activity based on dog’s needs. This may be high energy games, sensory
stimulating puzzle games, or supervised play time w/a carefully selected small group of dogs
(socialization is at the discretion of handler based on dog’s compatibility w/other dogs & permission
from owner)
End of day relaxation 3:30 – 6:50pm
– Potty break followed by relaxation with an appropriate interactive toy in their own private spacious
den until it is time to go home. We will add additional potty breaks as needed.

Yes, you can add additional Enrichment Activities, Snacktivities, and some grooming services to your dog’s Daycation day. If you would like your dog to receive a full groom during their Daycation day we may be able to accommodate your request but cannot guarantee they will receive all daily activities.

We require Rabies, Distemper, and annual Bordetella vaccines and negative annual Fecal Report.