Endeavour K9 Daycare · West Montrose, Ontario
Not your typical doggie daycare.
A thoughtful, structured day designed to help trained dogs practise calmness, confidence and good choices—not simply run until they are exhausted.
Daycare is currently full. As of May 1, 2026, we’re not accepting new daycare clients. Daycare remains available to approved dogs only.
✓Two focused days each week — Tuesday & Wednesday✓Purposeful play✓Individual attention✓Balanced rest
What makes it different
1:1 attention—not just group play.
This is not a typical doggie daycare. Limited free play encourages positive, neutral interactions without the overstimulation of an all-day free-for-all.
Hyperactive dogs get opportunities to come down and find calm. Nervous dogs can build confidence at a pace that supports them. Throughout the day, we emphasize frustration tolerance and impulse control.
Most importantly, each dog receives dedicated 1:1 attention multiple times a day. That individual time lets us support the dog in front of us—not just manage a room full of dogs.
A day at daycare
Structure built around the dog.
Activity and rest are intentionally balanced, giving dogs useful outlets while helping them practise settling and self-control.
Purposeful play
Limited, supervised play supports appropriate interaction without turning the day into nonstop stimulation.
Enrichment
Individual and group enrichment sessions provide engaging, varied ways to use body and brain.
Purposeful handling
Everyday handling is approached with intention, supporting comfort, cooperation and confidence.
Balanced downtime
Tethered downtime and crated rest are built into the day so dogs learn that calm is part of the routine.
Practical skills
Dogs practise eye contact, waiting at thresholds, polite leash walking and settling quietly.
Everyday reliability
Reliable recall and appropriate elimination outdoors are reinforced through the rhythm of the day.
A helpful distinction: Daycare does not include formal training or behaviour modification. The focus is on enriching activities that support mental stimulation, calmness and confidence building.
Rates & passes
Choose the right rhythm.
Daycare runs Tuesday & Wednesday only.
Trial Day
$85
Required before joining
5-Day Pass
$375 +HST
Use within 6 months of purchase
10-Day Pass
$675 +HST
Use within 6 months of purchase
Memberships
Coming soon
Bronze — $135 +HST Coming soon
Silver — $235 +HST Coming soon
Gold — $450 +HST Coming soon
Requirements
A continuation of the work you’ve already done.
Daycare builds on the foundation established during your dog’s previous training at Endeavour K9.
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Previous Endeavour K9 training
Your dog’s established foundation gives us a shared language and a productive starting point.
02
Evaluation
An evaluation is required before your dog can move forward to a trial day.
03
Trial day
A required trial day helps determine whether the daycare environment is a suitable fit.
Current status: daycare is full and remains open to approved daycare dogs only.
What our clients say
We adopted our Korean rescue, Louis, who spent most of his life in a shelter — his social skills were almost non-existent. After numerous daycare sessions, he gradually came out of his shell and even began playing tag with other dogs. This isn’t a place where dogs are simply left to run around all day. Each dog receives dedicated 1:1 attention multiple times a day.
— Silkie C., Google review
Frequently asked questions
Good to know.
Is daycare accepting new dogs?
No. As of May 1, 2026, daycare is full and not accepting new daycare clients. It is currently available to approved daycare dogs only.
What days does daycare run?
Daycare runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only.
Does my dog need training before daycare?
Yes. Daycare is designed to build on the foundation established through your dog’s previous training at Endeavour K9. An evaluation and trial day are also required.
Is it all-day group play?
No. Free play is limited and purposeful. The day balances positive, neutral interactions with enrichment, individual attention, skills practice, tethered downtime and crated rest.
Do you do training during daycare?
No formal training or behaviour modification is provided during daycare. Activities are designed to support mental stimulation, calmness and confidence building.
Daycare availability
We’re full for now, and caring for our approved daycare dogs.
Have a question about an approved dog, or want to learn about training opportunities with Endeavour K9? We’d be happy to hear from you.