Arrival
Staggered between 7:00 and 9:00, with a quiet sniff lap before joining a group.
Structured daycare
Play has an off switch.
Good daycare is not eight hours of chaos. Sidekick alternates compatible play groups with sniffing, training games, outside time, and real rest.
3:1
Activity ratio
Small groups inside the group.
Dogs rotate through active play, quiet enrichment, and rest rather than sharing one noisy room all day.
The day
A rhythm dogs can recover from.
Every dog needs something different from daycare. The schedule creates predictability while the group assignments stay flexible.
Move
Outdoor play, loose-leash loops, and simple training games with matched dogs.
Reset
Lights lower, music off, water refreshed, and every dog gets a separate resting space.
Go home
Pickup from 4:00 to 7:00 with notes on play partners, rest, appetite, and mood.
First-day introduction
No dog is dropped into the middle.
The first visit begins one-on-one. We introduce one calm dog, then a second. If your dog asks for space, the group gets smaller—not louder.
Ask about a first dayDaycare pricing
- Full day$48
- Half day$32
- Sibling dog+$12
Every first day starts with a no-charge meet-and-greet and group-fit conversation.
