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DOG DAYCARE

Dogs Day Out

A structured daycare experience with trail hikes, outdoor play, and small pack socialization

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Pickup & drop-off available

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Hours of outdoor exercise

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Private land, structured groups

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DAYCARE

A Better Way to do Daycare

Dog Day Out offers a thoughtful alternative to traditional daycare. Dogs spend their time outdoors on wooded trails, moving with purpose, practicing recall, and socializing in small, carefully matched groups. Every part of the day is supervised and intentionally paced to support balance, confidence, and overall wellbeing.

THE EXPERIENCE

A Day With Us

Arrival & Pack Time

Dogs arrive, settle in, and ease into the day with the group.

Trail Adventures

Off-leash hikes, outdoor exploration, and time on the trails across 15 private acres.

Socialization & Structure

Small pack play, recall work, boundaries, and supervised interaction.

Rest & Reset

Downtime, shade breaks, water, and calm moments between activities.

Home Time

Dogs head home happy, fulfilled, and tired in the best way.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything Your Dog Needs

Focused Trail Daycare

A focused trail-based session designed to keep dogs balanced and happily tired.

Private Trail Hikes

Guided hikes through wooded trails across our private 15-acre property.

Small Pack Socialization

Thoughtfully matched groups support calm, positive social interactions.

Recall & Manners Practice

Basic recall and manners are reinforced naturally throughout the day.

Personalized Care

Every dog receives personalized, attentive care tailored to their needs.

Pickup & Drop-Off 

Convenient transportation is available within a 15-mile radius to make daycare easy.

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OUR APPROACH

Small Packs, Personalized Care

We keep group sizes small so every dog receives individual attention and calm, positive social experiences. Dogs are thoughtfully matched by size, temperament, and energy level, creating a safer, more relaxed environment.

About

RESULTS THAT SHOW

Before and After Dogs Day Out

Floki

Dogs Day Out Pack Pup

Jessie

Dogs Day Out Pack Pup

Atlas

Dogs Day Out Pack Pup

A GOOD FIT

Is Dogs Day Out Right for Your Dog?

Dogs Day Out is a great fit for dogs who:

✔ Enjoy being outdoors
✔ Do well in small group settings
✔ Benefit from structure and routine
✔ Need healthy physical and mental outlets

All new dogs begin with a meet & greet to ensure a positive experience for everyone.

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DOGS DAY OUT

Single Day Visit

$40 

Single Day Trail Experience

Drop-off at our location

✔ Structured trail-based daycare

✔ Wooded trail hikes on private acreage

✔ Small pack socialization

✔ Recall and manners reinforcement

✔ Personalized care and supervision

Pickup & Drop-Off Add-On

+$10 per visit (Available within the Tri-Cities area.)

Door-to-door transportation with safe, supervised travel.

JOIN THE PACK

Monthly Memberships With Puppy Perks

Built for dogs who thrive on routine and consistent care.

EXPLORE

Perfect for light schedules

$160 / Month
Drop-Off Membership

Optional Door-to-Door Pickup (Add-On)

✔ 4 Trail Daycare Visits
✔ Small Pack Socialization
✔ Recall
& Manners Reinforcement

TAILBLAZER

Most Popular

$320 / Month
Drop-Off Membership

Optional Door-to-Door Pickup (Add-On)

✔ 8 Trail Daycare Visits
✔ Small Pack Socialization
✔ Recall
& Manners Reinforcement

✔ Priority Booking

SUMMIT

Best Value

$480 / Month
Drop-Off Membership

Optional Door-to-Door Pickup (Add-On)

✔ 12 Trail Daycare Visits
✔ Small Pack Socialization
✔ Recall
& Manners Reinforcement

✔ Priority Booking
✔ Guaranteed Monthly Availability

Door-to-door pickup available as a monthly add-on.

Explore +$20/mo • Trailblazer +$40/mo • Summit +$40/mo
Pickup slots are limited daily.

Membership visits reset monthly and do not roll over.

Guaranteed availability applies to scheduled membership days.

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DOGS DAY OUT

TESTIMONIALS

Loved by Dogs and Their People

"Confident"

"Stephanie went above and beyond in taking care of our dogs. We received regular status updates and were confident our pups were well taken care of. We recommend Stephanie!"

Cat K.

"Well Loved"

Stephanie was great! Luna and Merlin enjoyed her company when we were out of town! They were well loved during our time away! We would definitely not hesitate to call her again! 

Laura M.

"Very Trustfull"

Stephanie is great with my dogs! They get so excited when she comes to play. She’s trustworthy and reliable, and I’ve always had a great experience when Steph watches my dogs.

Emily A.

WHY DOGS DAY OUT

A Different Kind of Dog Daycare

The Mittens Difference

Typical Indoor Daycare

Outdoor, trail-based care

Indoor play room

Small, matched pack

Large rotating groups

Guided, structured day

Free-play focused

Personalized attention

One-size-fits-all

Optional pickup & drop-off

Owner drop-off only

Calm, low-stress environment

High-energy, noisy spaces

Your First Day is Free

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