Enrichment Focused
Caregiver-guided
Dedicated Scent Space
Fear Free Certified
A New Adventure Every Month
THE DIFFERENCE
Daycare , reimagined around the individual dog
Instead of a large playgroup where dogs entertain one another, every day is planned around what helps your dog feel engaged, confident and fulfilled.
Personalized days
We learn what motivates your dog and choose experiences that fit their interests, confidence and energy.
A dedicated scent space
Room to use their most powerful sense, investigating changing scents, objects and environments.
Individual attention
Activities are guided by caregivers, without the pressure and unpredictability of a large playgroup.
Monthly adventures
Each month introduces a new Barksville story, with fresh environments and activities to explore.
The five pillars of enrichment
Scent work, puzzles, movement, nutrition, and sensory discovery engage far more than your dog’s body.
Rest by design
Quiet time is built into every day, so dogs go home content rather than overstimulated.
A DAY WITH PURPOSE
A balanced rhythm of engagement and rest
Welcome & settle in
A warm greeting and an easy transition, with time to get comfortable.
Outdoor exploration
Guided adventures, fresh air and room to sniff.
Themed Activity
This month’s Barksville adventure, built around real enrichment.
Scent & puzzle work
Natural instincts at work, building focus and confidence.
Rest & recharge
Quiet time, cozy spaces and a calm close to the day.
Our goal isn’t to keep dogs constantly busy. It’s the right balance of engagement, movement, connection and downtime.
NOW IN BARKSVILLE
Every Month, a New Barksville Adventure
Each month, the dogs of Barksville enter a completely new world. The story makes it fun. Purposeful activities encourage dogs to sniff, search, problem-solve, explore, and build confidence.
NOW IN BARKSVILLE
Sherlock Bones
The turkeys have vanished!
Every last one of them.
With Thanksgiving approaching and Scotland Yard completely stumped,
Sherlock Bones is facing one of the strangest cases of his career.
Fortunately, he has some new recruits.
The Woofsons of Barksville.
PAST ADVENTURES
SPACE CAMP
CASTAWAYS
DOGWARTS
A new story. Fresh challenges. Meaningful enrichment.
OPTIONS & RATES
Services
Every daycare day includes caregiver-guided play, enrichment and rest. Add this month’s Barksville adventure for a fuller, themed experience.
OUR MOST ENRICHING DAY
Barksville Adventure
A full daycare day plus this month’s themed adventure: scent trails, puzzles and story-driven challenges.
Daycare + adventure add-on $55 / day
THE FOUNDATION
Daycare
Caregiver-guided play, outdoor exploration, and built-in rest.
Full day $45 / day
A Pawdit first
Every new guest begins with a Pawdit so we can plan a day that suits them.
Vaccinations
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Rabies
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Distemper Combo (DHPP, DAPP, DHLPP)
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Bordetella
Drop off & pick up
Mon–Fri:
drop-off 8am–11am
pick-up 4pm–6pm
THE PAWDIT
Every Great Experience
Begins With a Pawdit
Before their first visit, we spend time getting to know your dog: what they enjoy, what motivates them and how they like to engage. We use what we learn to recommend the experiences that suit them best, and our team keeps refining as we get to know them.
A Pawdit is required for every new daycare, lodging and training guest.