Daytime social care
Small Group Daycare
Half day care in our Hudson home for dogs who enjoy a small social setting. Transportation home may be available in Hudson and Sudbury depending on scheduling and availability, so daycare can work even on days you can’t get away for a midday pickup.
$45 half day
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Transportation home in Hudson and Sudbury
If you are working during the day, a midday pickup can be hard to fit in. For daycare dogs who live in Hudson or Sudbury, transportation home is available, based on scheduling and availability.
Dogs from outside Hudson and Sudbury are welcome at daycare too, as long as they are a good fit, with pickup arrangements discussed as part of scheduling.
Who it’s for
- Social dogs who enjoy a small group
- Dogs who would rather not spend the whole day home alone
- Dogs who do well with a small, consistent group
What’s included
- A half day in our Hudson home
- Time with a small group of dogs
- Drop off between about 6:45 and 8:30 AM
- Pickup beginning around 11:00 AM
- Transportation home in Hudson and Sudbury, based on scheduling and availability
Pricing
Small Group Daycare pricing: $45 half day
Every new client starts with a free Meet & Greet.
| Half day | $45 |
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- A trial day after the Meet & Greet is required before daycare.
Eligibility
Is Small Group Daycare right for your dog?
Dogs should generally be:
- Housebroken
- Friendly with other dogs and a good fit for the group
Daycare and boarding are generally reserved for spayed or neutered dogs. Limited exceptions may be considered case by case based on age, temperament, group compatibility, and household fit. Unspayed females cannot attend while in heat.
Dogs should generally be 1 year or older. Younger dogs may be considered individually based on temperament, maturity, and fit with the group.
Where care happens
At our Hudson home
Daycare takes place at our Hudson home and is open to families outside our walking and drop in towns. Transportation home may be available in Hudson and Sudbury depending on scheduling and availability. Families from other towns are welcome, with pickup arrangements discussed as part of scheduling.
Is transportation home available?
Yes, for daycare dogs who live in Hudson or Sudbury, based on scheduling and availability. Dogs from other towns are welcome if they are a good fit, with pickup arrangements discussed as part of scheduling.
Is there a trial day?
Yes. After the Meet & Greet, a trial day is required before a dog starts daycare.
What are the daycare hours?
Drop off is approximately 6:45 to 8:30 AM, and pickup begins around 11:00 AM.
Do you offer full day daycare?
No. Small Group Daycare is half day only.
What vaccinations are required?
Dogs must have current Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations, with veterinary documentation provided before service. Documented veterinarian advised medical exemptions may be considered case by case.
How do I get started?
Start by requesting a free Meet & Greet. We’ll learn about your pets, your routine, the services you need, and make sure Wholesome Hounds is a good fit before care begins.
Getting started
Getting help shouldn’t be complicated.
Tell us what you need.
Share a few details about your pets, your location, and the kind of care you are looking for.
We’ll talk.
We’ll make sure the service sounds like a good fit and answer your questions.
Meet & Greet.
We’ll meet you and your pets, learn their routines, and go over the care details that matter.
Get set up.
Once you are approved and set up, ongoing care is managed through PetPocketBook.
One less thing to worry about.
Reliable local pet care for the days life gets busy.
Hudson, MA + surrounding communities