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Daycare

A full day of individually tailored activities

Socializing with friends in our fenced play yards, trail walks, pond swims in the summer, snow play in the winter, hanging with the humans, maybe even some manners practice. Something for most everyone...
Hours:
Mon. - Sat.
Drop Off: 8 - 9:30 am 
Pickup: 4:30 - 6:00 pm ​
Fees
​Full day: $40
1/2 day: $30
Add Ons: vary

​Included for all overnight boarders

Different Strokes...Custom Daycare

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One size does not fit all when it comes to the care of living things. Each individual dog has its own social, physical and temperamental profile. That profile can even vary over time with maturity, family changes, health challenges and outside experiences.
Our emphasis is on individually tailored programs. Some dogs thrive in a group, others prefer the space and calm of solo activities. Some dogs are sensitive and easily overwhelmed by boisterous playmates, some could rabble rouse until the cows come home. Some love tearing through the woods and others hate getting their toes muddy. Many prefer the company of humans and seem perfectly content to nap, watch us work (riveting, we know!), enjoy a few scratches under the chin and get out to stretch their legs a few times during the day.
​Between your recommendations and our temperamental evaluations and observations, we will choose the appropriate daycare activities for your dog. Communication is key - we will always keep you in the loop if we see anything that might need tweaking and we ask that you do the same. Together we can do the best job keeping your dog and the whole community safe and happy.

The Grinning Dog is unable to accomodate dogs with any kind of bite (humans/dogs) or escape history.

Want fries with that? Customizable daycare...

Bath
Nail trim
Brushout
neaten face/eyebrows
manners
tricks
​lunch

snacks
kongs

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More about Add-Ons

Health Requirements

Vaccines 
Current Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines required.
Fecal exams
Required for each new client and then every six months thereafter.

Please make sure we have updated veterinary information emailed from your vet before the first stay with us.

Please note:
Some vaccines (Bordetella in particular) are not always effective against all varieties of the virus. We are vigilant about both the health of our clients and the 
cleanliness of our facility, but much like children in a school setting, your dogs' risk of exposure to whatever is "going around" is increased in any "high density" social environment. We are not liable for vaccine failure.
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Daycare Photo Gallery

To get an idea of what we do all day, enjoy the photos below...

Location

What Our Clients Are Saying

"Alison and her staff provided exceptional care to not only my dog but also to me..." A. B.

"
The best. Alison and her staff are terrific. My dog, Rem, hadn't spent any time boarded before we got here and he loved it there. I don't know how the dogs are all so calm, but they are. I'm lucky this is near by me. " Betsy N.

"
We miss him, but we never worry about him when he's there. Wonderfully competent crew. Beautiful surroundings." Bruce K.
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Contact Us

250 Southampton Rd.
​Westhampton, Ma. 01027
USA
​
​413 527-3652
  • HOME
    • Covid-19 Safety Protocols
    • Hours
    • Contact
    • Gift Cards
    • FAQ
    • The Fine Print
  • Tour
  • Reviews
  • What We Do
    • Daily Schedule
    • The NaturePark
    • Daycare
    • Boarding
    • Custom Care
    • Grooming
    • Transportation
    • Rates
  • Who We Are
    • Alison
    • Diane
    • Christy
    • Emmy
    • Brendan
    • Amelia
    • Olivia
    • Morgan
    • Delaney
    • Aimee
    • Beth
    • Ysabel
  • Client Portal
    • The App