WE PUT THE CARE IN DOG DAYCARE
Our doggy daycare program is different than all the other dog daycares in Columbus and we guarantee that! How? We ensure each dog’s needs are assessed and met by providing a variety of dog daycare programs. Some dogs require frequent breaks, others 1-on-1 attention and some toys or puzzles. We cater each of our programs based on the dog’s needs as each dog is different and each day is different. We integrate each of our dog daycare guests into a program that best aligns with their stage of development, social skills, play style, size and your goals. Our main goal is to provide every guest a safe and fun experience and these programs help us to do provide that. That experience begins with ensuring all our guests complete a 2-hr assessment prior to coming for daycare so that we understand which program may be best suited for them. Over your dog’s first few visits we will keep you updated on their experience and any changes we may see in their behavior. It is very typical for a behaviors to change as your dog becomes more comfortable and familiar with the environment and staff. Our 1:15 staff to dog ratio helps keep a safe play environment and ensures that each dog’s needs are properly addressed. Lastly, our staff is trained in reading and recognizing our guests’ body language to ensure we quickly assess if a dog is not enjoying themselves so we can contact their parents and adjust their plan of care to create the best experience possible!
We maintain the quality of our doggy daycare program by keeping a strict 1:15 staff to dog ratio, providing multiple play areas and ensuring every dog is comfortable and content in their play group and that each dog’s needs are met. Our staff is trained by certified dog trainers to read and recognize our guests’ body language to ensure we quickly assess if a dog is not enjoying themselves so we can contact their parents if needed and adjust their plan of care to create the best experience possible! Our approach to doggy daycare ensures that each dog’s needs are properly addressed, reduces the chance for our guests to engage in aggressive play and provides our staff the chance to get to know your dog better!
To learn more about each of our dog daycare programs click on the logos below to see detailed overviews, pricing and availability. As always, if you have any questions or concerns please call us at 614-525-0020.
OUR DOG DAYCARE PROGRAMS
LARGE DOG
SMALL DOG/SENIOR DOG
BEST SUITED FOR
- WELL-SOCIALIZED
- ADULT (18MO+)
- BASIC OBEDIENCE
OPEN PLAY - DOG DAYCARE PROGRAM
Open play groups are perfect for well-socialized dogs that enjoy interacting with all types of dogs and have reliable basic obedience commands. Our open play playgroups range in size from 20-40 dogs, have regular access to outdoor areas and provides guests the opportunity to socialize at their leisure. We have multiple groups to fit your dog’s size and energy level ensuring a safe, happy and enjoyable experience!
Small Dog/Senior Dog – this playgroup is for dogs under 40lbs or larger older/calmer dogs. Dogs over 40lbs must be approved to be in this group. This playgroup runs Monday – Friday 630am – 7pm and Saturday from 9am – 5pm.
Large Dog – this playgroup is for dogs over 40lbs. This playgroup runs Monday – Friday 630am – 7pm and Saturday from 9am – 5pm.
Mixed Dog – this playgroup is for both small and large dogs who are approved to be in this group The playgroup runs Monday – Friday 630am – 7pm, Saturday from 9am – 5pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm.
DOG DAYCARE RATES
Dog Daycare |
1st Dog |
2nd Dog |
Add’l Dogs |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN PLAY HALF-DAY (UP TO 6HRS) | $25 | $20 | $12 |
| OPEN PLAY FULL-DAY (OVER 6HRS) | $32 | $27 | $18 |
DOG DAYCARE PACKAGES
full-day 5 Visits – $150 |
full-day 10 Visits – $280 |
|---|---|
| $30 Per Visit – Save Over 5% | $28 Per Visit – Save Over 12% |
HALF-day 5 Visits – $115 |
HALF-day 10 Visits – $215 |
| $23 Per Visit – Save 8% | $21.50 Per Visit – Save Almost 15% |
Call 614-525-0020 or email [email protected] for multi-dog package rates.
OPEN PLAY DOG DAYCARE MEMBERSHIPS
1X PER WEEK – $28 visit |
2X PER WEEK – $26 visit |
3x per week – $23 Visit |
UNLIMITED* – $14 Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| $110 per month – Save over 12% | $205 per month – Save over 18% | $275 per month – Save Over 28% | $405 per month – Save Over 56% |
Unlimited memberships require approval as daily daycare can result in excessive fatigue and development of undesired behaviors due to overstimulation.
Our open play members receive a variety of benefits including:
Guaranteed Availability Monthly Report Card Free Workshops & Resources Free Quarterly Consultations
Free Birthday Visit w/ Photo & Treat Priority Boarding Free Late Check-Out
Discounted Boarding/Training/Add-Ons Auto Billing 30-Day Cancellation Membership Hold
DAYBOARDING - DOG DAYCARE PROGRAM
Our dayboarding program is perfect for senior dogs, special needs dogs or dog selective dogs. Each dayboarding guest will have a private suite with raised bed and any comforts of home you would like to bring. They will receive 3 outdoor potty breaks per day and 3 30-minute sessions of activity time in one of our open play areas that will include pre-approved toys or activities based on their social skills, preferences and your goals. Guests can also choose from one of our add-ons such as a training session or walk to provide more activity! At the end of the day you will receive a report card detailing out your dog’s day and their progress.
This daycare program is available Monday – Friday from 630am to 7pm.
Dog Daycare |
1st Dog |
2nd Dog |
Add’l Dogs |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAYBOARDING HALF-DAY (UP TO 6HRS) | $28 | $20 | $12 |
| DAYBOARDING FULL-DAY (UP TO 6HRS) | $35 | $29 | $17 |
PUPPY SCHOOL - DOG DAYCARE PROGRAM
The most important program we offer is our puppy school! We feel that in order to set your dog up for success as an adult it is imperative to give them a solid foundation to build on and that is done during the crucial developmental stages of puppyhood! We feel that it is important to provide a program that allows your puppy to begin the socialization process prior to completing their full vaccination series as time is of the essence given their critical socialization period ends at 12 weeks old. Our puppy school provides guests with a variety of activities designed to meet your dog’s needs based on their age and developmental phase. We break our plan of care into a socialization program for 8-12 weeks and a testing program for 3-6 months. Puppies will develop a variety of skills and begin to learn basic obedience commands.
PUPPY SCHOOL DOG DAYCARE RATES
Dog Daycare |
1st Dog |
2nd Dog |
Add’l Dogs |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUPPY SCHOOL HALF-DAY (UP TO 6HRS) | $28 | $20 | $12 |
| PUPPY SCHOOL FULL-DAY (OVER 6HRS) | $38 | $29 | $17 |
PUPPY SCHOOL DOG DAYCARE MEMBERSHIPS
Our puppy school members receive a variety of benefits to help support their development during the most important stage of their life. Not only will your puppy build their socialization skills and exercise but this program also includes a weekly group training class! Our puppy obedience course is 4-weeks long, meets 2 days per week and has 2 options to help further development as your puppy nears 6 months of age. In addition to the daycare program and group training class, members will receive the following benefits:
Daily Report Card Free Workshops & Resources Personalized Plan of Care Free Monthly Bath
Priority Boarding Discounted Boarding/Training/Add-Ons Auto Billing 30-Day Cancellation Membership Hold
1X PER WEEK – $37.50 visit |
2X PER WEEK – $35 visit |
3x per week – $32.50 Visit |
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| $150 per month – Save over 7% | $280 per month – Save over 15% | $390 per month – Save Over 20% |
HOMEDOG HIGH - DOG DAYCARE PROGRAM
This daycare program builds off of the socialization and obedience skills developed in our puppy school program and is ideal for dogs 6 months to 18 months or young adult dogs with high energy play styles. This program uses small play groups, positive reinforcement training and enrichment activities to develop your dog’s socialization skills while managing their arousal levels and reducing unwanted behaviors due to overstimulation or rough play. Playgroups consist of 10-12 dogs that are matched to your dog’s play style and socialization level to help facilitate appropriate interactions and reduce unwanted behaviors.
Given enrollees are still developing their socialization skills and tend to have higher energy play styles we implement training exercises into their day that serve as enrichment opportunities and proactively mitigate challenging behaviors. Training activities, such as name game or stationing, will be used to develop your dog’s recall and impulse control. Additionally, activities using food puzzles, snuffle mats, flirt poles and other toys will be used to provide other sources of activity and mental enrichment to help reduce challenging behaviors due to overstimulation or boredom.
Dogs in our Homedog High program will receive a daily report card outlining the day’s activities and their progress as well as any pertinent information or recommended resources.
Given this program is intensive and enrollment is limited we require each guest to become a member and enroll in 1, 2 or 3x visits per week. Members will receive exclusive benefits including:
Daily Report Card Free Workshops & Resources Personalized Plan of Care Free Monthly Bath Free Birthday Visit w/ Photo & Treat
Priority Boarding Discounted Boarding/Training/Add-Ons Auto Billing 30-Day Cancellation Membership Hold
HOMEDOG HIGH DOG DAYCARE MEMBERSHIPS
1X PER WEEK – $38 visit |
2X PER WEEK – $35 visit |
3x per week – $33 Visit |
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| $150 per month | $280 per month – Save over 7% | $390 per month – Save Over 14% |
*call for multi-dog rates
HOMEDOG UNIVERSITY - DOG DAYCARE PROGRAM
This is our most comprehensive doggy daycare program and includes a variety of activities to develop a personalized training program and build your dog’s socialization skills! This program is ideal for dog selective dogs, dogs with excessive or unwanted behaviors or for guests who want to build their dog’s basic obedience skills and provide a balanced daycare routine. One of our trainers will develop a customized plan of care for your dog that will be broken down into 3 time blocks. Each time block will consist of activities that will support you and your dog’s objectives as outlined in their plan of care. Each dog’s activities will be determined based on their social skills, preferences and your goals. In between each time block your dog will receive unique enrichment activities to keep them busy and provide mental stimulation. At the end of the day, each guest will receive a detailed report card outlining their dog’s activities, experience and progress.
Some examples of areas this program helps improve include:
Basic Obedience Commands Recall Leash Reactivity Socialization
Fear Aggression Separation Anxiety Resource Guarding People Aggression
Given this program is intensive and enrollment is limited we require each guest to become a member and enroll in 1, 2 or 3x visits per week. Members will receive exclusive benefits including:
Daily Report Card 3 Daily Training Sessions Free Workshops & Resources Personalized Plan of Care
Free Monthly Bath Free Birthday Visit w/ Photo & Treat Monthly Private Training Session Free Custom Leash/Collar Priority Boarding
Discounted Boarding/Training/Add-Ons Auto Billing 30-Day Cancellation Membership Hold
HOMEDOG UNIVERSITY DOG DAYCARE MEMBERSHIPS
1X PER WEEK – $60 visit |
2X PER WEEK – $55 visit |
3x per week – $50 Visit |
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| $240 per month | $440 per month – Save over 8% | $600 per month – Save Over 15% |
*call for multi-dog rates
SCHEDULE DOG DAYCARE ASSESSMENT
IMPORTANT DOG DAYCARE INFORMATION
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR DOG DAYCARE SERVICES
Before you arrive for your dog’s assessment you’ll want to be sure you’ve read the daycare FAQs, completed the required paperwork, created an account and uploaded your dog’s vaccination records.
When you arrive at Homedog for dog daycare please be sure to keep your pet leashed and allow for any exiting dogs to exit before entering. Upon entering you will check-in at the front-desk and one of our care specialists will take it from there. Quick and easy is how we like to handle things!
Your dog(s) will enter into their playgroup and the fun will begin! They will have regular access to water as well as regular potty breaks outside. Not all dogs enjoy playing 100% of the time so if your dog shows signs of exhaustion or doesn’t want to play with other dogs, we will give them some down time in one of our chill zones. Want to see how your pup is doing? We post regular updates to Facebook and Instagram so be sure to follow us so you can watch your pup become a star!
You will tell the care specialist at the front desk you are here to pick up, pay your dues for the day’s session and your dog will be promptly brought out and ready to go! Disclaimer: Most dogs have a hard time leaving Homedog – don’t be offended, it’s not you – it’s us!
Dog daycare is a physically and mentally draining activity for dogs so your dog will likely fall asleep and seem sluggish the rest of the evening and sometimes into the next day. Don’t worry, it’s completely normal. During play time, dogs may receive nicks, cuts, scratches or irritated skin. They may get some tangles in their fur, tender paw pads, torn nails or sore muscles. Some times dogs will pick up coughs, runny noses, eye conjunctivitis or warts. While we do our best and implement policies and procedures to reduce the risk off-leash dog play contains elements that cannot be planned for. If you notice any of these things when you get home please contact us to let us know so that we can make a note and help improve our process. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns so that we can be sure your dog’s visits are as you intend them to be!
DOGGY DAYCARE PSA
Do you come home from a ruff day at work only to find chewed up shoes, poo covered carpets, rowdy and rambunctious ruffians or a hyper jack-rabbit terrier? Do you feel like your dog has endless amounts of energy and no amount of walks, runs or fetch will do? Does your dog look at you with sad puppy dog eyes when you leave for work in the morning? If you answered YES to any of those questions, we have a solution for you! Hi, we are Homedog Resort & Dog Daycare and we want to tell you that being a dog parent can be easy. How, you ask? By bringing your dog(s) to our dog daycare, that’s how! Dog daycare is a fairy tale that you never knew existed. It’s a place where dogs can run and jump and bark and poop and pee and did we say run and jump? Anyway, you get the picture dog daycare provides your dog with endless fun and health benefits but really, it provides dog parents with benefits as well. While you are off doing your thang, your dog is here socializing with other dogs and releasing all their energy then when you come to pick them up, you’ll be lucky if you don’t have to carry them to the car – once they hit that back seat it’s lights out!
WHY DOG DAYCARE?
Dog daycare provides many benefits to not only the dog but the dog’s owners as well. The most important benefit is that it provides dogs the opportunity to socialize with other dogs and release energy. Not only does the exercise promote a healthy life but it also can help with behavioral issues that stem from being bored! Homedog makes sure that your dogs are grouped within a pack that meets their energy levels to help ensure each and every dog is comfortable and enjoying themselves. Whether it’s a pack that is go-go-go in our indoor/outdoor play space or a laid back vibe in one of our large indoor areas your dog is sure to love our dog daycare options! I know, it sounds too good to be true so come on in for a tour to see why we are your dog’s home away from home!
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