•  Our off-leash playgroups are focused on fun and the well being of your dog.  We are committed to understanding group dog behavior and educating our staff on safe and humane management techniques.​

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• We carefully separate dogs based on size and temperament.  We try to keep play groups as safe as possible. ​

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• We provide rest periods during the day. These periods are critical to maintaining stress-free, calm dogs in play groups. The average dog requires 17 hours of rest. Rest and relaxation are important for the management of biological and emotional states. This allows the body to recover from releases of adrenaline and cortisol. The levels of these hormones can become abnormal if the dog is denied sufficient time to rest and recover. Dogs suffering from rest deprivation are more likely to overreact and behave impulsively.

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• The goal is not to exhaust your dog, but to teach him or her that it is ok to socialize with buddies and periodically take breaks.