We are New Westminster’s ONLY Low Stress dog daycare!
We are open by appointment only so please fill out our online enrollment form!
Benefits Did you know that dogs prefer to play in smaller groups of 3-4? For that reason, we believe that low numbers, careful management by a well educated staff, and a specially set-up facility is the best and most ethical way to set up a dog daycare environment. Our clients benefit from a staff educated in Pet First Aid and even more importantly, in the science behind dog behaviour so that we can facilitate a safely managed, low-stress group environment! We offer mental as well as physical stimulation with constant play monitoring, 2-3 “nap times” per day to avoid over-stimulation and high stress levels, enrichment games and plenty of fresh air. At Mindful Mutts we offer pee breaks outside, generally one-at-a-time, every 1-3 hours. For new visitors and those that are a little fearful, we use pheromones and calming music created just for mutts to help them relax and get accustomed to the environment. Becoming a Client If you’d like to become a client, please fill out our online enrollment form above and we will get back to you within 2 business days to place you on a wait list for a meet and greet if appropriate. We will refer you to a better suited service if we don’t think it will be a good fit. After the meet and greet we may schedule a trial day, this helps us get to know your dog and understand their needs and if they truly enjoy being in our group environment. After the trial, we will send you an emailed assessment about your dogs day within 1 business day, this will give you a better understanding about how your dogs day went and whether or not they are approved for daycare along with recommendations for training, equipment and frequency of visits. Not all dogs are right for all environments! Some may be better suited for one-on-one walks while others may benefit from hiking activities. We pride ourselves on making carefully thought-through professional decisions in order to be able to refer you to our dog walking services OR our science-based colleagues who may offer something more tailored. We will remain transparent at all times in this regard, and place your pet’s welfare as top priority as part of our ethical mandate. NamaSTAY and play a while 😉 ✌🏽 ❤️ 🐶 For clients looking for boarding, we prioritize our daycare clients since space is limited and it’s easier on our staff as well as the dog if we already have a rapport and a routine. We will need to have your dog visit a minimum of one time (for their trial day) and depending on how things go, we may ask for a few more leading up to the date. Please note the March, August and December are all PEAK seasons and as such there are no discounts and very limited availability. Booking 1-3 months in advance is highly recommended! Please see this link for pet sitting services (for dogs and cats) in case that may more suitable. *Peak Season: March, July, August, December (please book 3-4 months in advance! No discounts or credits can be applied to these dates as they are in very high demand) A Max of 12-15 dogs are welcomed each day at our Sapperton location, preset days are highly recommended! Monday to Friday: 7am to 7pm Saturday: 10am to 6pm Sundays: CLOSED ******************************************************************************* A Max of 25-30 dogs are welcomed each day at our Downtown New West location, preset days are highly recommended! Monday to Friday: 6:30am to 7pm Weekends and Holidays: CLOSED
Daycare Packages:
Boarding:
Hours of Operation
305 Cedar Street, New West (Sapperton) :
Drop-off is from 7am to 10am
Pick-up is from 3pm to 7pm
Drop-off is from 10 to 11am
Pick-up is 3pm to 6pm
Holidays: Hours will vary and will be announced as-needed via social media
9 Sixth Street, Downtown New Westminster:
Drop-off is from 6:30am to 10am
Pick-up is 3pm to 7pm
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