March 2026 Newsletter
Daycare: What We’ve Learned
Balancing human needs (convenience, cost), dog needs (appropriate, varied stimulation), and staff needs (hours, ratios, wages, education) isn’t simple — but it matters deeply to us.
Over the past month or so, we’ve researched different daycare models and refined our structure. As a training business first, daycare isn’t about profit — it’s about providing meaningful support for our clients. Dogs attend for many reasons: separation anxiety, barking when alone, high social needs, big exercise requirements, and more. We want to truly know each dog and their “why.”
Your dog’s day includes intentional enrichment blocks like agility, scent work, and skill-building — offering individualized attention so they return to play fulfilled. We also track natural rest rhythms and build in restorative rest periods that are truly restful, not just forced downtime.
What truly sets us apart is our team. We intentionally hire and educate staff who align with A Dog’s Tale’s core values: creating a non-judgmental space, offering supportive guidance, and believing that everyone — humans and dogs alike — is doing the best they can.
We love our staff. They make this all possible.
Alysha with Millie & Sydney during Puppy Day School
Leah with Hazel & Sasha during Daycare
Upcoming Classes
Big Feelings Club
Sundays at 11:30 am and 1 pm, and Mondays at 4:30 pm
Orientation Monday, March 9th at 4:30
4 weeks - $420 or 6 weeks - $550
Puppy & Teenage Manners Class
Tuesdays starting 3/24 at 6 pm
6 weeks, $175
Leash Manners & Polite Greetings (Level 2) Class
Wednesdays starting 4/8 at 6pm
5 weeks, $145
Kenzie with Porter during Daycare
Reminders & Updates
Spring Break is Almost Here!
Email us now to reserve your dates — our Wellness Boarding is filling quickly. Reserve dates here.
Behavior Clubs Are Getting a Refresh
We’re currently revamping our behavior clubs, with updates coming soon for:
Big Feelings Club
Stranger Danger
Success at the Vet
We’re also developing a client support group — a safe space for guardians to share, listen, and build community together.
Stay tuned for more details!
Alisha with Monty & Millie during Daycare
Geroge with Frank during Daycare
Sydney with Sydney during Puppy Day School
March Client Highlight: Dallas
When Dallas’ guardian first reached out inquiring about our Big Feelings Club program, we were excited to get them enrolled right away! Despite some winter weather curveballs (and a few rescheduled dates), their family was incredibly flexible and committed every step of the way.
Over the course of Dallas’ four sessions in Big Feelings Club, we focused on reactivity around other dogs and people. With the cold temps pushing us indoors at times, we were also able to incorporate startles and sudden environmental changes into our work, which turned into such valuable learning opportunities. It was especially meaningful getting into the groove of our reactivity work in our new indoor space, since this program is something our entire team cares so deeply about.
Team Dallas showed up ready to do the work — and it showed. The progress we saw was something to be so proud of!
And they’re not stopping there! They’re now pursuing shaping and trick training and may even test for Dallas’ Novice Trick Dog title. (We can test virtually, so they can record a video at home and send it in for evaluation!)
A huge congratulations to recent graduate Team Dallas — we are so proud of this team and can’t wait to see what they accomplish next!
Team Dallas
Team Dallas
