Play • Socialize

Dog Daycare

A supervised communal environment where dogs socialize off-leash, in groups, with dogs of similar sizes and or temperaments.

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A happy corgi enjoying time at Fort Fido

Dog Daycare

Play, friends, exercise, and plenty of fun

Dogs can begin attending daycare after passing an assessment. Pet owners are able to drop off or pick up their dogs between the hours of 6:00 AM and 7:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays.

Dog Daycare is a supervised communal environment where dogs socialize off-leash, in groups, with dogs of similar sizes and/or temperaments. Just like people, canines require both mental and physical stimulation to achieve the goal of optimal health. Fort Fido can aid in reaching this goal. Dog Daycare provides another outlet for increased canine wellness and responsible pet ownership.

Play Areas

We have three play areas where dogs are separated based on their size and play style. Puppies enrolled in our Puppy Program are placed in the play area that best suits their needs, ensuring they have a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment to grow and thrive.

Puppies

New puppies are able to begin attending daycare here at the Fort at about 3–4 months of age, depending on when their vet clears them for socialization. Your puppy will need at least their second distemper (DHPP) and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccinations to start.

Puppies go through many stages of learning and socialization in the first year of life. It is important to socialize them with other dogs as soon as possible. The facility here at Fort Fido gives us the ability to slowly introduce new pups to the fun and rigors of daycare with ease.

For example, a large-breed puppy can start with the medium dogs until they grow and become more comfortable. Medium-size puppies can start with the small dogs. We keep small-breed puppies with the small dogs and monitor them closely.

Small Dog Club

Here at Fort Fido, we understand small dogs. That’s why we created the Fort Fido Small Dog Club for dogs 30 pounds and under.

Our small dog area gives these little pups the opportunity to spend their day with like-sized companions without being overwhelmed by larger, more rambunctious dogs. At the same time, every dog is different, so some Small Dog Club members may be better suited for our medium play area based on their personality, play style, confidence, and compatibility with the other dogs.

New Small Dog Club members also receive 50% off daycare purchases for their first month after successfully completing their assessment.

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Medium Dogs

Yes, we do cater to medium dogs here at the Fort. There are a lot of dogs—such as Schnauzers, Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, Shiba Inus, Australian Doodles, and many more—that are just too rambunctious for the small dogs but are not quite suited, or ready, for the large dogs.

We can also use this group to effectively transition young puppies that are destined to grow larger to the rigors of daycare with ease.

Large Dogs

Like all the dogs here at the Fort, large dogs are looked after by utilizing leadership, consistency, and redirection. We diligently watch body language, play styles, behavior, and the ever-changing attitudes of the dogs on any given day to ensure the best possible experience for all.

Although all dogs attending here are assessed for temperament, we liken it to children playing in a sandbox: they still must be monitored.

Our goal at Fort Fido is to create a safe and positive environment for canines to socialize in. The dogs are monitored by staff members who reinforce appropriate behaviors and basic commands. Excessive barking is kept to a minimum, allowing us to care for our dogs most effectively. At Fort Fido we communicate with the dogs in a language they can easily understand, making your pet’s day—or night—the best it can be.