Are Friday Fun Days right for your dog?
You have probably seen a few posts on our social media here and there about our Friday play days. This is a new program we have started offering for our program graduates only. It may sound like doggy daycare, but it’s actually so much more. Check it out!
If it’s not doggy daycare.. what is it?
Our Friday play days are used as a daycare alternative for our dog-friendly graduates. And it’s all focused around playtime with their doggy friends. A lot of our clients want their dog to play with other dogs but feel apprehensive about taking their dog to a large daycare, and we get it!
How is this different than daycare?
What makes us different from a large daycare is that we keep our groups small to ensure your dog is matched up with friends of similar energy and playstyle. We also add structure into your dog’s day so it isn’t a free-for-all where your dog can practice those bad habits you put them in training to break in the first place. While the focus is fun, it’s also safety, advocating for every dog in the group, and making sure they come home tired, happy, and fulfilled at the end of the day.
What does my dog’s day look like?
Every dog will get four sessions:
- two play sessions
- a walk
- a place session.
After everyone has arrived, we start our small group play sessions. Your dog will be paired up with a group of one to three other dogs of similar play style and energy (that’s right, a maximum group size of 4! You won’t find that kind of one-on-one care and attention at a large daycare facility). During these play sessions, we practice your dog’s recall and down-stays around their friends to make sure that even in the middle of fun, they can still listen and respond to our staff to ensure everyone is safe and having fun.
After we cycle through both play sessions, each dog gets paired up to go on a walk together. This helps your dog practice their calm leash skills with a friend, which helps strengthen their skills and works them around a high distraction they might not always encounter.
After that, your dog will get a long afternoon nap in their kennel to rest and recover after a full morning of activities. After naptime, the day ends with a group place session with the full group of dogs.
When your dog is not out playing with friends, going on walks, or doing a place session, they are in their kennels practicing their crate skills.
So to recap, not only is your dog learning valuable social skills, but they’re also sharpening their training skills in a high-distraction, fun, ever-changing environment with trainers that they know and trust. This includes working on: recall, sit, down, kennel manners, door manners, leash skills, place command, and more!
How do I sign my dog up?
If this sounds like something you’re interested in, email us at admin@copperridgetraining.com to get more information. Spots are limited, so if you are interested, reach out now!