About
The Programs
At Baltimore Bark House your pup can choose to socialize with other dogs or only humans. All our programs are led by trained staff and focus on purposeful play and rest to ensure your dog has a well-balanced day.
Requirements:
Vaccinations – Rabies are required for all services. Bordetella, Distemper Combo, and Leptospirosis are required for Boarding and Daycare/Day Stay. Influenza is highly recommended if available at your local veterinarian office.
Breed/Size – There are no breed or size restrictions.
Altered | Spayed/Neutered – Dogs may join our boarding program intact or altered as long as not in heat. Dogs joining daycare must be altered by 7 months. Alternate play options may be available with veterinarian delay spay/neuter recommendation and a behavioral evaluation. Contact info@baltimorebarkhouse.com for more information.
Behavioral – Our programs are inclusive of dogs that require more attention to acclimate and adjust to new people or new dogs. Dogs must be able to be safely placed in a kennel suite and put on a lead to be walked.
The programs may not be a good fit for dogs that are highly dog reactive or stressed by being in a kennel for short amounts of time.
Please reach out to info@baltimorebarkhouse.com to find out if our programs are right for you and your dog.
Purposeful Play & Enrichment Activities
At our daycare, we combine physical play with enrichment activities and interactive staff-led games. While active play is a great way to burn energy and have fun, our goal is for pups to go home tired—not exhausted. Overstimulated or overtired dogs can become stressed, so we build plenty of rest breaks into their day. We also provide a mid-day nap break with a Lickmat, using positive reinforcement to help dogs learn that rest time is a rewarding and enjoyable part of their routine. To ensure their comfort and safety during downtime, we’ve invested in high-quality kennels in a range of sizes, complete with raised beds and privacy panels for those who need a little extra quiet.
Staff Games
- Dog Recall
- Group Sit
- Gate Control
Cognitive Activities
- Puzzle Toys
- Lickmats
- Obstacle Course
- Impulse Control Games
Physical Activities
- Platform Training
- Jumps (Cavaletti)
- Cone Weaves
- Hula Hoop
- Tricks
Sensory Activities
- Art Projects
- Bubbles
- Scent Investigation
- New Environment/Item Introductions
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