Not your typical small dog daycare
Daycare can be stressful for dogs, and no wonder. Too often daycare settings are crowded, lack outdoor space, force social interaction between dogs who wouldn’t have chosen to be friends, and exhaust dogs with constant but unstructured activity.
That’s where we’re different.
Very different.
The Art of Dog: Small Dogs, Big Adventures provides your little companion with a specialized small dog daycare experience:
Small Dogs Only
Your little spends the day with similar-sized friends, matched by personality, energy level, and play style
Beautiful Setting
Our small dog-proofed, home-based center provides lots of safe, luxurious indoor and outdoor room to romp and relax
Structured Activities
Your dog will enjoy their own customized play plan, with activities chosen specifically to match her preferences
Small dog daycare is perfect for shy dogs who need a safe space to build confidence, young dogs with endless energy, seniors who could use supervision and cuddles while they snooze and relax, smalls that need more than a walk, and littles whose parents work long hours.
Our Small Dog Stay & Play Center
Set in beautiful Pacifica, our center is small dog heaven. Plush couches and dog beds indoors invite snuggling and cuddling, while our large, lush yard provides active littles plenty of room to run, play, wrestle, and then relax in the sunshine. Secure fencing, thorough dog-proofing, and constant, loving supervision keep your small dog safe while she enjoys her fun-packed day.
Your small dog’s big itinerary
One size definitely does not fit all small dogs! At The Art of Dog, we get to know our daycare dogs’ personalities and preferences, and build customized itineraries to make the perfect day for each.
Your dog’s day might include an off-leash group romp at Our Little’s Ranch in Montara; dog games; group play and wrestle time; non-competitive agility; all-positive basic obedience, manners, or tricks training; sunbathing; couch cuddle time; nap & quiet time with a healthy treat; all manner of other creative, fun pursuits.
Sample Stay & Play Daycare Schedule: Monday-Thursday
| Morning | Pick Up between 9am-11am Your pup is picked up from your home—Let the fun begin! |
| 2 – 3 hours | Group adventure hike in Montara in our fully fenced Little’s Ranch Nestled in the picturesque beauty of Montara, CA, this secure, fenced, 1-acre haven of magical woods is just 12 minutes away from our Stay & Play Center. It’s the perfect spot for your little ones to enjoy extra space to run, romp, sniff, and explore in a safe, enriching environment. |
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| 2 – 3 hours | Enrichment & Activity Time We are a home based daycare in Pacifica that caters to dogs 25# and under. Our space is 10k square feet of an outdoor play area and a smaller connected indoor space for poor weather conditions. For your pup’s enrichment and fun, our space offers non competitive agility equipment, Pup Playground structures, and a Giant Sandbox. |
| We work to reinforce any basic obedience training. We Manage group play and separate pups by play style and energy. | |
| Late Afternoon | Drop Off between 3pm-5pm Your pup will be waiting at home for you, happy, tired, and ready to tell you all about the day’s adventures |
Small Dog Daycare Rates
- Flat rate dependent on weekly attendance
- Minimum Requirement 3 days per week
Pick up, drop off, and snacks included. And of course all cuddles are free!
Note: The more your small dog plays, the better their days—and yours, too. Regular exercise is a key factor in enjoying a calm, well-behaved dog of any size.
Want to know more about us?
Read about our professionals qualifications and backgrounds and see our smiling mugs on our About page, and read client reviews on Yelp, Facebook, and our Testimonials page.
Ready to get started?
Send us an email or give us a call at (415) 715-8573. We can’t wait to hear all about your small dog!