Not every dog learns, plays, or socializes the same way. Our Day School programs give dogs extra support, structure, and one-on-one learning while they spend the day with us. Whether your dog needs help succeeding in a group environment, some additional training during daycare, or simply a little more enrichment, our team can help build a day that works best for them.
Training Daycare
Formerly known as EduPlay
Training Daycare is a structured alternative for intact dogs six months and older, as well as dogs who are not currently able to participate successfully in our Open Care Program. It provides a more controlled and predictable environment with additional guidance from our training team, allowing each dog to participate at a pace suited to their individual needs.
The program focuses on smaller group interactions, appropriate breaks, handler engagement, and a structured daily routine. This can benefit dogs who find a large open-care environment overwhelming or who need more support managing their energy, social interactions, and responses around other dogs.
To participate, dogs must still be safe and comfortable in a small group with at least three other dogs. This allows them to enjoy social time while continuing to build the skills and confidence needed to be successful in a supportive and manageable environment.
Social Prep
Social Prep is designed for dogs who are not yet ready to comfortably participate in a larger daycare group. The program focuses on building the foundation skills needed for successful social interactions, including confidence, handler engagement, appropriate play, taking breaks, and responding to cues around other dogs.
Dogs work in a very small, controlled setting, typically with one or two carefully selected dogs, allowing our trainers to build skills at a pace that is appropriate for the individual dog. As they become more comfortable and successful, they can gradually progress toward Training Daycare and, when appropriate, larger daycare environments.
Not sure which training program is the best fit for your dog? Book them into Social Prep and one of our trainers can assess their current skills, social comfort level, and individual needs, then recommend the program and next steps that will best support their success.
Training Programs
We offer training packages to make your life easier: use them when and how you want. They don’t need to be used consecutively and don’t expire for three years. We do not require commitments.
Full Day
$72.75
5 Day Package
$69.10/day
10 Day Package
$65.48/day
15 Day Package
$61.85/day
Training Day School
Our Day School Program is designed for dogs who are not looking for traditional daycare, do not qualify for a group-care environment, or would benefit from more individualized training and behaviour support during the day. It is also a great option for owners who want professional trainers working directly with their dog without needing to be present for each session.
Each Day School dog has an individual training plan based on their history, needs, and goals. Training may focus on foundation skills and manners, loose-leash walking, recall, handling, confidence building, reactivity, social skills, enrichment, scent work, games, walks, or other requests that can be safely accommodated within the facility.
During the day, dogs receive two individual 20-minute training sessions along with appropriate let-outs and rest time. Owners can choose to have both sessions focus on the same goal or work on different skills throughout the day.
Progress is documented after each visit so our trainers can adjust the plan as your dog develops. Day School clients are also encouraged to book transfer sessions, allowing our trainers to show you what your dog has been learning and how to continue those skills at home.
The goal of Day School is to provide structured, positive, individualized training while giving dogs the support they need in a setting that works for them. Think of it as Board & Train by the day — your dog trains with us during the day and goes home with you at night.
Full Day
$72.75
5 Day Package
$69.10/day
10 Day Package
$65.48/day
15 Day Package
$61.85/day
Open Care Program
Our Open Care Program is designed for dogs who are already able to participate in a group-care environment but need a little extra support with minor behavioural challenges. The focus is on helping dogs build practical skills they can use throughout their daycare day, including regulating arousal, taking appropriate breaks, responding to their name, and making better choices during social interactions.
During the first few sessions, one of our trainers works directly with your dog to introduce and strengthen these skills. If your dog benefits from fewer distractions, sessions may begin in a quieter area of the facility before gradually bringing those skills back into the daycare environment.
Once the foundation skills are established, the trainer begins transferring the same cues and handling techniques to our bay staff. This helps create consistency throughout the day and gives your dog more opportunities to practice and maintain their new skills in a real group-care setting.
The goal of the Open Care Program is to support dogs who need a little extra guidance while helping them remain successful, comfortable, and engaged in daycare.
Add-On Program
Looking to get something extra out of your dog’s Free-Play, Open Care, Training Daycare or private kennel experience? Our Training Day School options include two 20-minute training sessions each day.
Coordination, Body Awareness and Tricks – Give your dog a fun break while building confidence, balance, coordination and comfort with new objects and environments. This is especially beneficial for puppies developing body awareness and senior dogs maintaining strength and mobility.
Free Work and Sensory Garden – Help your dog slow down, explore and practise self-regulation through scent, textures, sounds and movement. This is a great option for dogs who feel nervous, overwhelmed or need more time to become comfortable working with staff.
Grooming and Veterinary Conditioning – Help your dog become more comfortable with grooming, health checks and veterinary handling. Our trainers gradually build positive associations before transferring the skills to the appropriate staff members.
Walkies – Give your dog some individual time away from the facility with a trainer-led sniff walk in the community. This option is ideal for long-term boarding dogs and dogs who prefer human companionship. A properly fitted martingale collar, harness and safety attachment are required.
1 Session
$23.75
20min. each
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