Small Group Daycare • Hudson, MA
Small Group Daycare for Dogs Who Need More Than a Day at Home
A few compatible dogs, a real home in Hudson, and a morning of play, exploration, and rest, then home to you.
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Sound Familiar?
Does This Sound Like Your Week?
- Long workdays or office days that leave your dog home alone for hours
- Back-to-back meetings and a commute that eats into your morning
- A dog who could use real playtime and social interaction, not just a backyard
- A family schedule that doesn’t leave time for a long walk or a trip to the dog park
Small group daycare gives your dog a morning of play, company, and activity, and gives you one less thing to manage during a busy day.
Why Small Group
Why We Keep Daycare Small
We intentionally keep our daycare groups small. It means more individual attention, thoughtful compatibility between the dogs in the group, and a calmer environment than a large commercial facility. Every dog is known as an individual, not just a number moving through the day.
More Individual Attention
Thoughtful Compatibility
A Calmer Environment
Play Balanced With Rest
A Day at Wholesome Hounds
What a Daycare Day Feels Like
Your dog arrives in the morning and settles in alongside a small group of compatible dogs. The day includes play and social time, time outdoors exploring the yard, and built-in breaks to rest and settle before heading home. It’s a full, engaging morning followed by a calm return home.
Pricing & Schedule
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Morning drop-off is approximately 6:45 to 8:30 AM. Half-day dogs begin returning home around 11 AM where return-home transportation is available. Convenient return-home transportation may be available for daycare clients in select local areas.
On a regular schedule? 3 committed days a week saves $3 per day. 5 committed days a week saves $5 per day.
Is This a Fit?
Is Daycare Right for Your Dog?
Small group daycare works best when every dog in the group genuinely enjoys and is comfortable in that environment. Dogs joining daycare need to be:
1 Year or Older
Spayed or Neutered
Fully Housebroken
Dog-Friendly
Comfortable in a Small Group
Thoughtful compatibility helps create a genuinely positive experience for every dog in the group, including yours.
How It Works
Getting Started
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Get in Touch Tell us about your dog and what you’re looking for. |
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Meet & Greet We meet your dog in person and talk through fit before anything is scheduled. |
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First Day Your dog joins us for a daycare day, which lets us see how they settle into the group and the home. |
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Ongoing Daycare If it’s a good fit for everyone, we set up a regular schedule. |
Most dogs settle in well. If daycare doesn’t turn out to be the right fit for your dog, we’ll always let you know honestly.
What Clients Say
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“Eric and Cassandra are phenomenal. They’re kind and communicative, and are always quick to respond to any inquiries we have!” Zoie & Vinnie, Hudson |
“Eric is terrific with our reactive and shy dog. He has worked with us for two years and we couldn’t be happier. His reliability gives us peace of mind.” Jessie & Otis, Sudbury |
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is daycare right for every dog?
Not every dog thrives in a group setting, and that’s okay. We look at overall temperament and comfort during the Meet & Greet and first day to see if small group daycare is a good fit.
Does my dog need to be spayed or neutered?
Yes, dogs must be spayed or neutered to join daycare.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes, dogs must be at least 1 year old.
How does the first daycare day work?
Your dog’s first day gives us a real opportunity to see how they settle into the group, the routine, and the home before confirming ongoing daycare.
Do you offer transportation home?
Convenient return-home transportation may be available for daycare clients in select local areas. We’ll confirm what’s possible for your location.
Can I book daycare occasionally, or is it recurring?
Wholesome Hounds primarily serves dogs on a regular, recurring daycare schedule.
Are you open on holidays?
Daycare is closed on major holidays.
Ready to See If Daycare Is a Fit?
Tell us about your dog and we’ll let you know if we can help. This is an inquiry, not an instant booking, and a Meet & Greet is required before your dog’s first day.
Get Started
Daycare Inquiry
Tell us a bit about your dog. We’ll follow up to talk it through and set up a Meet & Greet.
