Dog Daycare
Palo alto & San Jose
Choosing a Daycare
Daycare is an excellent way to give dogs the socialization and exercise they need while learning appropriate interactions with humans and other dogs. They also gain lots of exercise by playing with other dogs, toys, or staff, providing stimulation of both mind and body. Downtown Dogs gives dogs a chance to be part of a “pack” in a safe, monitored environment, when their owners are not around.
Is Daycare Right for Your Pup?
While most dogs enjoy playing and wrestling with other dogs, there are some that do not. Some dogs do not like to share toys or treats or are nervous around people. They may find daycare to be too stressful and would prefer to be in their own home environment. How a dog reacts at daycare depends on their socialization experiences. If you are unsure if daycare is right for your dog, we can discuss any concerns you have with you.
What Makes a Great Daycare?
Over the last few years, dog daycare has grown quite popular. However, not all daycares are created equal. Every daycare facility is designed and run differently. With so many choices, we want you to be informed when making your decision, and choose a facility in which you feel your dog will be safe and well cared for. It is important that you visit the facility and ask questions so you feel comfortable in your choice. Here are some questions to ask when checking out a daycare facility for your dog:
Contact
Downtown Dogs San Jose
734 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113
Downtown Dogs Palo Alto
885 Commercial St
Palo Alto, CA 94030
infopa@downtowndogs.com
(650) 494-3647
Services
Tasty Meals & Treats
Indulge your pup’s taste buds and stimulate their mind with our scrumptious selection of meals and treats. From nap time during daycare to evenings when they’re boarding with us, we offer a diverse range of mouthwatering options.
- Stuffed Pupsicles and Kongs assorted flavors
- Brain teasers
- Home cooked weekly treats (menu changes weekly)
- Meal toppers
- Bully sticks and trachea treats
Enrichment Activities
- Rally-O
This is a fun spin on traditional obedience training! We will walk through a course of fun tricks that help your dog practice and polish basic commands. - Nosework
In beginner sessions, we introduce the command “find it” and work on puzzle games. In intermediate sessions, we play hide-and-seek games with treats or toys hidden in different boxes. - 3D Stay
This is ideal for dogs needing extra practice learning the “stay” command. In this activity, a staff member will use the 3D’s (distance, duration, and distraction) to help your dog learn to “stay.” - Agility
In this introductory agility course, we help your dog practice high jump, tunnel, and weave poles. - Heeling Games
This series of games is designed to help your dog learn the “heel” command and train your dog in loose leash walking.
Birthday Packages
Is someone having a birthday? This special day deserves a special treat for Fido and Spot. Our packages include:
– Birthday themed photo with backdrop printed in a 4X6 card or keychain!
– Nose work activity with photo’s
– Special Birthday Treat at Daycare
– Special Birthday Cupcake to enjoy at home!
Plus your pup always gets a free day of daycare the week of their birthday! (Must be requested at time of pickup)
Pup Dates
This is a fun new way to stay up-to-date on your favorite pup while you can’t be with them. With pup-dates, you’ll get 5+ photos and a 10 to 30 second video of your beloved pup, with a little note attached so you can see how they’re doing. Get ready for all that adorable puppy cuteness with pup-dates!
*msg and data rates may apply.
Turn Down Service
Take your pup’s favorite cuddle time and give it a special upgrade with our Turn Down Service. It’s not just an ordinary snuggle. This upgraded experience comes complete with a bedtime story of choice and a special treat. What better way to get your pup relaxed and ready for sweet pup-dreams!
FAQs
Top Dog Daycare Questions
Our lobby hours are Monday through Sunday from 7am to noon and 2pm to 7pm. Our daycare hours are daily from 7am to 7pm. Our facility is staffed 24 hours a day, allowing for pick up and drop off of day/overnight guests any time, but is only open to the general public during our posted lobby hours. Guests arriving/departing during non-lobby hours need to provide advance notice of when to expect them.
Since the majority of your dog’s overnight stay will be spent interacting with other dogs and staff, we need to make sure they will be comfortable in our facility and have a fun time. For this reason, we require new clients to attend at least 2 days of daycare prior to staying overnight with us. Some dogs may require more days based on temperament and comfort levels. During these visits, we work to help your dog become familiar with our environment and staff so they’ll feel comfortable whether you’re away for five hours or five days.
This also gives our staff a chance to get to know your dog and any special needs they may have before they stay overnight with us. Also, if at any time during your dog’s introductory visit they are having a tough time, we can get in touch with you immediately.
For a full day of daycare, you can drop off and pick up anytime during the 7am to 7pm daycare window (we request no drop offs/pick ups from noon to 2pm to allow us to work on activities with the pups at daycare. For half days, you can drop off or pick up during either the 7am to noon morning window or the 2pm to 7pm evening window. If you need to drop off outside of the 7am to 7pm window, there will be an extra early/late drop-off fee. (We request boarding drop-offs to happen prior to 4:30pm to ensure proper check-in and that dogs have ample time to play before settling in their room for the night.)
Boarding drop off is after 7am on the day of arrival and pick up is prior to noon. Clients with an existing daycare package may use a daycare visit in lieu of the late check-out fee.
