Dog Daycare Training

Our schedule can vary significantly day to day, but as a general rule our Day Train dogs arrive between 7:30am and 9:30am Monday through Wednesday.

Their day is split up between structured, active training sessions (teaching skills), passive training sessions (bed stays or at the facility, practicing “settling” on leash at their trainers feet, treadmill training, play, crate time with a frozen kong in areas of high activity (so they learn to self-soothe when it isn’t their turn), playtime, and downtime in their designated crate. weather-permitting.

All training dogs go with their trainer on regular field trips to stores, parks, trails, training events, and more. This allows them to generalize their skills in new places and helps make sure sure your dog is comfortable traveling, as well as training and relaxing in many new environments. These field trips are not DAILY, but as they progress through the program they will spend about 50% of their program days off-site learning in new places.

Pickup is between 4pm and 6pm, and the dogs are generally POOPED by pickup! 

In our Day Train programs, dogs are crated when they are not actively working, playing, or exercising. They will receive numerous training sessions throughout the day, as well as plenty of opportunities to potty, and go on walks/treadmill sessions/play with other dogs or individually.

We want your dog to be successful when they return home from training, which means they must be used to being left alone/crated for short periods of time during the day. Being active for 10 hours straight is not a realistic standard to set, and does not benefit dogs mentally. We make sure to balance plenty of activity with plenty of downtime, working towards a happy balance. Dogs are always secured in a Ruffland Kennel during travel in a vehicle.

Our Day Training Program offers a structured environment where dogs can learn and play safely. Led by experienced Dog Trainers, our team understands canine behavior and knows when to step in during overly energetic play sessions. Your dog will enjoy skill-building exercises, supervised social time (either with well-matched dogs or solo, based on their comfort), and even field trips—all while you focus on your day. It’s a perfect solution for busy owners looking to give their dogs a strong training foundation.

Traditional dog daycare environments often lead to unwanted behavior issues. Positive habits need to be practiced consistently if you want them to show up at home. In fact, many of the aggression and reactivity cases we see come from dogs who frequently attended conventional daycare or dog parks. We believe there’s a smarter, more effective approach—and we’re here to provide it.