DOG DAYCARE - OPENING IN MAY!
On The Ball K9's Dog Daycare is coming to 582 Massey Rd (unit B), Guelph on May 5th, 2025! Daycare hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM - and we are excited to meet your dog!
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Dog Daycare features hours of socialization, mental enrichment, and designated rest time to keep your dog in top shape. This structured, training based program ensures dogs of all ages and temperaments thrive during their time here.
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Our daycare space is comprised of over 3000sqft of indoor and outdoor space! Dog's will have regular access to fresh air and temperature controlled space year round.​​
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**Please note: Dogs must be at least 10lbs to join daycare. This is for the safety of all participants
A typical daycare day includes:
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Structured group play
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Dogs are split into groups based on their temperament, energy level, and play style
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This allows them to gain confidence and healthy social skills
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Enrichment/training session
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All daycare dogs will get daily 1 on 1 time with a trainer
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Activities will vary each day and include: trick training, fun agility, basic obedience, tug/fetch, and more!
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Crate & place rest time
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With a day full of physical and mental stimulation, rest time is incorporated throughout to ensure dogs stay in a healthy mindset
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Dogs will learn how to settle in a crate and on place (bed) to help their settle skills transfer to a home setting
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In addition to regular activities, we offer extra enrichment and grooming options to enhance your dog’s day even further!
Add-on options: Nail trim, training session, tug or fetch, stuffed kong/puzzle, fun agility/confidence building
Step 1: Trial day
A trial day is a full day daycare assessment. You will drop your dog off with us in the morning
and we will spend the day getting to know your dog, their comfort levels, and how they do in
a daycare setting.​​
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Step 2: Recommendation
Once your dog completes a trial day, we will provide you with 1 of 3 options;​
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Joining daycare. Your dog has shown us that they will enjoy the daycare environment and is welcomed into the program!
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Day training. If your dog shows us that they’re not yet ready to join daycare, we will offer specific day training options with the goal of setting your dog up for success in daycare.
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Other. As much as we would love to see every dog thrive in daycare, sometimes it’s not meant to be. Our goal is to ensure every dog is confident and successful in our daycare program. Some dogs are not made for said environments, and that’s okay! While we may recommend against our daycare program, there are other options we can discuss with you to help both you and your dog.