157 Pine Orchard Road, Branford, CT 06405

Doggy Day Care

The L.E.A.P. Program

Learning

Enrichment

Activities, agility, and

Personalized play!

Playtime at Shoreline Pet Lodge Provides: 

 
 

Enrichment skills.

 

Essential exercise — Body awareness, core strength, muscle tone, and stability.

 

Mental stimulation — Confidence, coordination, impulse control, and social skills.

 

— Set safety and security standards.

 

Socialization.

 

State-of-the-art supervised play environment.

 

Toy time allows your pet a moment of peace to self-regulate, relax, and rest.

Our Paw-Some L.E.A.P. Program 

 

Add-on options include: 1:1 play, extra walks, and spa services such as baths, ear cleaning, and nail trims.

Agility training (non-competitive).

Ball pits.

Bubbles.

Calm, soothing sounds played on our audio system throughout the facility.

— Group training activities.

Jungle gym equipment.

— Live private webcams.

— Paw-kour obstacle courses.

Photos that capture your pet’s precious play.

Pictures are posted on Facebook and Instagram daily.

Puzzles.

Report cards.

Tasty treat options.

— Paw print and dog wading pools (weather permitting).

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Taking the L.E.A.P.

 

At Shoreline Pet Lodge, personalized play groups are possible (fur real)!  

 

 

Safety is our top priority, and Shoreline protects your pet by keeping the dog-to-staff ratio low.

 

 

Playgroups are determined by dog size, temperament, and energy level.

 

 

Smaller play sessions are also achieved by limiting the number of dogs allowed to attend the L.E.A.P. program daily.

 

 

L.E.A.P. delivers engaging activities and sensory experiences tailored to each dog breed, energy level, and personality.

 

 

Every day, our pet experts exert bodies, expand minds, and encourage everything from calming practices to confident play for our canine friends.

 

Daily Activities for Your Dog

 

At Shoreline, there’s no pressure to participate!

If your dog seems unsure or nervous during a new activity,

we’re happy to take things slow and go at your pet’s pace or switch activities altogether!

 

 

Each structured activity block listed below is timed, 

and the sessions run on a rotational schedule throughout the day.

 

  

— The L.E.A.P. program typically has a 10:1 pet-to-professional ratio.

 

— Toy Time generally has a 6:1 pet-to-professional ratio.

 

— Never-Bored Brain Games normally consist of a 2:1 pet-to-professional ratio or 1:1 individualized attention session.

 

 

A pre-paid deposit for a daycare reservation is required.

What Can Pets Expect on L.E.A.P. Evaluation Day?

— Upon arrival, Shoreline Pet Lodge staff will have a friendly meet and greet with your dog.


First, your pup will be introduced to the L.E.A.P. space alone.


Once settled, your pet will become introduced to other dogs individually.



Please know that not all dogs are a good fit for doggy day care and that’s okay! 

If your dog seems uncomfortable during an evaluation, they will be relocated to an individual suite (with bathroom breaks and fresh water) to try the evaluation again in the afternoon.

If your dog prefers the company of human friends, we’re happy to suggest alternative options to keep your canine’s tail wagging.

 

 

Shoreline Pet Lodge

Personalized pet services.

Family-owned and operated.

Feline, fido, (and human-friendly) staff and service.