Come. Stay. learn. play.
Daycare & Boarding at The Resort
Whether your dog needs fun-filled days or comfortable overnight stays, The Resort provides for expert care in a secure and enriching environment.
Why Choose Us?
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Place
Our resort is like none other in Northern California and beyond. It has designed and built, from the ground up, specifically for dogs - to provide for their enjoyment and enrichment while keeping them comfortable and safe. From the moment you enter our grounds, you will see our our attention to detail and “no compromises care” reflected in the cleanliness, thoughtfulness, and design of our resort.
Our modern indoor space is fully climate controlled and features 4 dog lounges, 8 dorm rooms with separate suites, a crate corral, grooming room, kitchen, and retail and meeting spaces. Our lounges and dorm rooms are equipped with comfy beds, televisions and adaptil calming diffusers.
Outside, are five park-like play yards with adjoining patio areas, each designed to facilitate different social experiences. We also have an enrichment yard and pathway where dogs can enjoy treasure hunts and other enrichment activities. And surrounding all these spaces are numerous courtyards, landscaped with star jasmine and other dog-friendly plants that provide interesting scents and textures for dogs. We even have a vegetable garden where we grow seasonal veggies for the dogs to enjoy.
There are double doors, gates, and fencing everywhere, along with a camera system, to ensure safety of security.
And for the humans, our center is filled with art - photography, paintings and drawings, and sculptures because we love color and creativity, especially when it reflects a love of dogs.
See our gallery of photos HERE.
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Program
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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People
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Top Ten Reasons to Choose Us
We Put the PEP in Dog daycare!
PEP stands for “Positive Enrichment Program,” our unique approach to dog daycare that is grounded in positive reinforcement and based on five pillars of enrichment that help every dog be happy and fulfilled across the life span.
We Call it PEP Camp!
Dogs thrive when their species-specific needs are met. Our five-dimensional enrichment program meets the holistic needs of every dog. PEP Camp provides dog with:
Social Interaction
Physical Exercise
Sensory Stimulation
Cognitive Engagement
Rest and Rejuvenation
To meet these needs, your dog’s stay with us is filled with a customized mix of play, puzzles, enrichment toys, discovery sessions, training times, rest, and celebration (yes, we celebrate each dog every single day!).
Our commitment to safety, enrichment, and recognizing the individuality of each dog ensures your dog has a grand time—giving you peace of mind.
It Starts with… STARTER PEP CAMP!
Dogs who join our PEP Camp program are first enrolled in a 6-visit “Starter Camp.” These orientation days allow for us to get to know your dog - their personality and play styles, enrichment and rest needs, and levels of training.
During Starter Camp we help teach and reinforce behaviors that are needed for your dog’s ongoing success with our program including: coming when called, settling for rest, comfort with handling, calm when being unleashed and leashed, and exercising patience and impulse control, yes, even (and especially!) during moments of excitement. Our goal with Starter Camp is to ensure we are doing our best for your dog and setting them up for long-term success.
STARTER CAMP RATES
INITIAL EVALUATION ($75)
6-SESSION STARTER CAMP PACKAGE: $540
WHAT’S AFTER STARTER CAMP?
Once dogs have completed Starter Camp they join one of our three PEP Camps listed below.
What’s After Starter PEP Camp?
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Party PEP Camp
“Party Camp” dogs are the true extroverts of the dog world! Dogs in our “Party Camp” program have excellent social skills, communicate well through play, respect their fellow canine companions, and respond well to our attentive daycare coaches. These dogs are usually quite socially experienced.
Party Camp participants are carefully grouped based on size, energy level, and play style. Our four primary Party Groups are: The Littles, Mature and Mellow, Playful Pooches, Rough and Ready.
PARTY CAMP RATES
DAILY RATE: $60
10-VISIT PASS: $540*
20-VISIt pass: $960***Must be used within 4 month
**Must be used within 6 months
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Buddy PEP Camp
The majority of dogs at PEP Camp are in our “Buddy Camp” program. Social time for these dogs includes a small number of playmates (typically 2-4) that enjoy and benefit from each others’ personalities and play styles. Because Buddy Groups are fun, without being overstimulating, they are ideal for puppies and adolescent dogs, as well as dogs that have distinctive play styles and preferences. Since Buddy Groups provide low staff-to-dog ratios, they also allow staff to actively guide and coach play behavior.
BUDDY CAMP
Daily Rate: $75
10-Visit Pass: $675*
20-VIST Pass: $1200***Must be used within 4 month
**Must be used within 6 months
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Private PEP Camp
Some dogs prefer the company of people over dogs - or just the dogs from their own household - and that’s okay too! Dogs in our “Private Camp” enjoy one-on-one play and enrichment sessions with our team members. Activities include games such as fetch, sensory trail walks, puzzle toys, scent games, training-for-fun and other forms of play.
PRIVATE CAMP
DAILy Rate: $90
10-VISIT PASS: $810*
20-VISIT PASS: $1440**Must be used within 4 month
*Must be used within 6 months
Your multi-pass discount can be used for all dogs in your household!
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!
PEP Camp days and hours
DROP OFF | 7:00am - 9:00am
Early drop-offs between 6:00am-7:00am may be arranged; $20 additional fee
PICK UP | by 6:00pm
Later pick-ups may be arranged up to 9:00 pm; $20 additional fee
DAYS OPEN | Monday through Sunday
We're here for you every day of the week!
Please note: Because it is critical that we manage our staff-to-dog supervision ratio, RESERVATIONS ARE ALWAYS REQUIRED.
GET STARTED
The Simple Steps to start PEP Camp
STEP 1:
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
Tell us about your dog’s personality, history, and needs and provide us with vaccination documentation. Also learn about our policies so we can be partners in your dog’s PEP Camp care.
STEP 2:
Schedule an Evaluation
Once your application is complete, we’ll reach out to schedule an initial daycare evaluation for your dog. This involves an initial meet-and-greet followed by a short daycare session at our center.
STEP 3:
Enroll iN STARTER PEP CAMP!
If your dog agrees that our program will be fun and enriching, we’ll get them enrolled in Starter Camp, our introductory program to set your dog up for long term success.
YOU MAY BE WONDERING
Frequently Asked Questions
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To maintain a safe and familiar environment, dogs must attend PEP Camp at least once a month to remain eligible for ongoing daycare and overnight boarding.
Before boarding overnight, every dog must complete Starter Camp and have an established daycare routine.
This policy is designed to give you confidence that every dog at The Resort has been thoroughly vetted, making it a safe and welcoming place for your pup.This Policy:
Ensures your dog is comfortable in our environment before an extended stay
Prevents stress and anxiety by keeping dogs familiar with our facility and staff
Creates a safer group dynamic by ensuring all dogs are well-socialized and accustomed to our program.
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All dogs who participate in our daycare program must be spayed or neutered by the time they are one year of age.
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Dogs who participate in Buddy or Party PEP Camp must be able to join one the play groups with ease.
If your dog is not a candidate for Buddy or Party Camp, they can participate in our Private Camp program instead.
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Possibly! With some dogs, we introduce them slowly to our center and staff through short “happy” visits to help build their comfort.
However, your dog must be comfortable interacting with our staff team, our environment, and our routine for them to be part of our program.
Our daycare program isn’t right for every dog. Our commitment to you and your dog is to always do right by your dog, even if it means not including them in our daycare program.
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Yes, if they are successful with our evaluation procedure!
With some exceptions for puppies who are in our Puppy Training program, we do require that pups have completed all required vaccinations, so they must be at least 4 months old.
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We require that your dog is current on DHPP (distemper-parvo), rabies, and bordetella vaccines. We strongly encourage you to get the CIV (canine flu) vaccine for your dog (NOTE: this is a different vaccination than bordetella). We also require that your dog has had a recent, clear fecal test result.
We require veterinary documentation that your dog has met these requirements.
Meet the Daycare and Boarding Team
“I would give 6 stars if possible!
I utilized puppy social, kindergarten training, daycare, boarding and grooming services, which all contribute to the friendly, happy 100# dog he is today. The Canine Connection is his second home, and he runs to the gate as soon as he arrives. The facilities are safe and clean, and the staff is loving, friendly, patient and educated in positive dog training.
I think I trust The Canine Connection more than my own family to care for my sweet fur baby Bohdi. His smile tells me he loves The Canine Connection!”
- MARLENE BRENDON