Structured Dog Daycare That Builds Better Behavior
Serving Mississauga, Oakville, Etobicoke & the GTA
Looking for more than a place for your dog to burn energy? Our daycare is trainer-led and structured — every day runs on routine and purpose, not chaos.
We don’t do chaos. We don’t do random pack time. We do structure, routine, and purpose — every single day.
Every daycare is training your dog — the only question is what. Eight hours of chaotic play trains jumping, humping, and zero impulse control. Our days train the opposite: how to settle, how to stay neutral around other dogs, how to keep arousal in check. That’s the dog you pick up.
Daycare hours
Monday – Saturday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
How evaluations work
Every new dog starts with a 3-hour evaluation — drop off at 9 AM, pick up at 12 PM, Monday to Saturday. We assess temperament, play style, and how your dog handles arousal around other dogs, then place them in the right group. Dogs must pass the evaluation before enrolling.
| 12:1 max dog-to-handler ratio |
5 structured activities daily |
2 hrs outdoor time every day |
4.9★ Google rating |
A day built on 5 activities
Dogs rotate through five purpose-driven activities every day — no all-day free-for-alls, no overstimulation marathons.
1. Play time — Dogs play, but arousal stays capped. No jumping, no humping, no out-of-control nonsense. Trainers manage the energy so play stays social instead of frantic.
2. Obstacle course time — Agility equipment for confidence building. Tunnels, ramps and obstacles that build body awareness, boldness and engagement.
3. Quiet time — Dogs can do anything except play. This is where they learn to self-regulate and develop neutrality around other dogs — one of the most valuable skills a dog can have.
4. Outdoor time — Free access to water, potty breaks and play. Dogs spend about 2 hours a day outside in fresh air.
5. Kennel time — Midday rest in a private kennel. Dogs can’t learn or behave when they’re exhausted — structured downtime keeps the rest of the day productive.
Small groups, real supervision — a maximum 12:1 dog-to-handler ratio, so every dog gets safe, controlled, intentional engagement all day long.
Typical daycare vs Dog Genius
| Typical daycare | Dog Genius | |
| Play | ✗ All-day free-for-all, arousal escalates | ✓ Capped arousal — no jumping, no humping |
| Leadership | ✗ Staff supervising | ✓ Professional trainers running the day |
| Rest | ✗ No real rest — dogs go all day | ✓ Midday kennel time, every day |
| Behavior | ✗ Bad habits rehearsed for hours | ✓ Calm, neutrality and manners trained daily |
| At pickup | ✗ Tired but wired | ✓ Tired and settled |
Daycare pricing
Pricing starts at $51/day for multi-day packages. Multiple dog discounts available.
Want more training built into the day? See our Day School program.
Is This Right for Your Dog?
Our structured daycare is ideal for:
✓ Social dogs who thrive with leadership, routine, and clarity
✓ Puppies or adolescents needing more than play to stay balanced
✓ Dogs who get overstimulated or anxious in chaotic environments
✓ Owners who want daycare to reinforce training — not undo it
Dogs must pass a behavioural evaluation before enrollment.
We’re located in Mississauga and welcome dogs from Oakville, Etobicoke, and surrounding areas.
FAQs
Dogs rotate through five activities: play time with capped arousal, obstacle course time on agility equipment for confidence, quiet time for rest and neutrality work, outdoor time (about 2 hours a day for water, potty and play), and midday kennel time. Everything is trainer-led with a maximum 12:1 dog-to-handler ratio.
Every part of the day has a purpose. Play is supervised with firm arousal limits — no jumping, no humping. Quiet time teaches self-regulation and neutrality around other dogs. There’s no all-day free-for-all where dogs spend 8 hours practicing bad habits.
Yes — that’s exactly who structured daycare is for. Dogs who get frantic in open-play environments do better here because trainers actively manage arousal instead of letting it escalate.
Dogs can do anything except play — rest, chew, observe. It’s where they learn to self-regulate and be neutral around other dogs without needing to interact. For many dogs, this is the most valuable part of the day.
About 2 hours a day, with free access to water, potty breaks and play in fresh air.
Yes — puppies are welcome once they meet age and vaccination requirements, and they’re grouped appropriately for safe socialization.
Book your dog’s evaluation through the button above — dogs must pass a behavioural evaluation before enrollment. We’re located in Mississauga and welcome clients from Oakville, Etobicoke, and across the GTA.
DHPP, Bordetella, and rabies — all current before your dog’s evaluation.