Daycare & Enrichment Program

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Daycare & Enrichment Program

This is a Daycare program like no other. 

If you’ve ever wished for a place where your puppy could learn about life, play, and train with friends (human and canine), this is it. 

Each day offers one-on-one time with a loving coach and specially curated activities based on each puppy’s interests and energy level – all in a safe, structured environment. 

This is more than daycare. It’s a day filled with purpose. 

At Hillary’s Hound House, we believe enrichment should be part of every puppy’s early experience. Because each puppy has unique mental, physical, and emotional needs, our goal is to create activities that encourage experimentation, problem-solving, and discovery.

Whether your puppy is a couch potato or speed demon, our Daycare & Enrichment Program is designed to fulfill each puppy’s need for play, rest, connection, and growth. We do this with an array of brain games and puzzles, Puppy Parkour (obstacle courses), one-on-one time with staff, scent work in our Sensory Garden, agility, and water play for those that enjoy it.

Activities Tailored to Your Puppy

Whether your pup needs to settle their wiggles, build social skills, make a friend, or stretch their brain in new ways, our enrichment activities are designed to meet each puppy where they are with;

  • Small group experience where puppies become a bonded cohort that learns and grows together.
  • Immersive activities tailored to your puppy’s age, energy, and interests.
  • One-on-one time with Puppy Coaches to build trust, skills, and self-regulation.
  • Buddy Up  Puppies are paired with friends for games that encourage manners and emotional regulation (especially beneficial for shy or fearful puppies)
  • Activities encourage continuous learning, problem-solving and experimentation to build confidence and resilience.

Sample Weekly Enrichment Menu

 To learn more about the power of enrichment, read my blog post called: Puppy Enrichment: Taking Your Puppy’s Education to the Next Level.

How It Works

 Our Daycare & Enrichment Program is for graduates of Jumpstart and/or Teen Tune-Up Programs. 

  • We begin with an evaluation to determine your puppy’s interests, needs and activity level.
  • You reserve the day(s) of the week you want your puppy to attend each month (there are no drop-ins). 
  • No two days are alike so there is no shortage of interesting and enjoyable activities.
    Hours 8:30am to 3:00pm
    Monday through Thursday

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

     

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    “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

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