Daycare & Enrichment Program

This is more than just a place to play.

At Hillary’s Hound House, we believe in giving puppies what they really need: a safe, structured, and stimulating environment that nurtures their body, mind, and spirit.

Our Daycare & Enrichment Program provides personalized, immersive experiences that:

 

  • Relieve anxiety and behavioral issues

     

  • Encourage social skills and independence

     

  • Support emotional and physical development

     

  • Fulfill natural instincts through scent-based exploration

Why Enrichment? A puppy’s primary way of experiencing the world is through their nose. Their sense of smell is 10,000–100,000 times more acute than ours! 15 minutes of scent work is the equivalent of an hour-long walk — without leaving our custom-designed Sniff Zone.

Our enrichment activities are carefully curated to:

  • Reduce overstimulation

  • Improve focus and impulse control

  • Foster cooperation, patience, and confidence


How It Works

Activities Are Tailored to Your Puppy:

We organize activities in three ways:

1. One-on-One with a Puppy Coach: Personalized attention in calming, confidence-building exercises.

2. Buddy Up: Puppies are paired with friends for cooperative games that encourage manners and emotional regulation.

3. Group Activities: Encourage turn-taking, team play, and joyful interaction with people and pups.

Daycare & Enrichment is by invitation only, for graduates of Jumpstart or Teen Tune-Up. 

  • Small group, personalized experience

  • No drop-ins: Puppies attend on the same day(s) each week to build stable peer groups and reinforce training


$80 per day (includes all enrichment activities & treats)

 

Ready to Join? Click below to schedule your FREE evaluation. We’ll assess your puppy’s energy level, interests, training gaps, and emotional development to create the best experience possible.

Jumpstart® Puppy Program

Sample Weekly Enrichment Menu

  • Monday: Snuffle Café & Puzzle Games

  • Tuesday: Wobble Woof & Treasure Tubs

  • Wednesday: Puppy Parkour

  • Thursday: Story Paws & Sensory Garden

Activities rotate monthly to keep puppies engaged and growing. Each session includes our homemade frozen and baked treats and chews!


 

“Hillary, the owner, was an absolute joy to work with. Her knowledge, warmth, and support made our experience even more memorable. She went above and beyond to ensure our puppy’s success and our satisfaction with the program. I wholeheartedly recommend Hillary’s Hounds House to anyone in the area with a puppy. Trust me, you and your furry friend will not be disappointed!”

— Suzannah Scully

Hillary’s Story

With over 20 years of experience training dogs, Hillary Alexander turned her passion for animals into a thriving business when she founded Hillary’s Hound House in 2014. Dedicated to helping dogs and their families forge deeper connections, Hillary nurtures over 100 puppies each year through her cherished Jumpstart Puppy Program. Blending her expertise as a former Marriage and Family Therapist and accomplished equestrienne, she empowers pets and their people alike. Discover the joy of understanding your puppy with Hillary by your side!
What a Puppy Sees

Communities We Serve:

  • San Rafael
  • Novato
  • Mill Valley
  • Sausalito
  • Larkspur
  • Corte Madera
  • San Anselmo
  • Fairfax
  • Marin City
  • Stinson Beach
  • Kentfield
  • Ross
  • Bel Marin Keys
  • Lucas Valley-Marinwood
  • Lagunitas-Forest Knolls
  • Woodacre
  • Strawberry
  • Marshall
  • Santa Venetia
  • Sleepy Hollow
  • Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
  • Black Point-Green Point