Why Socialization Matters More Than You Think
A dog doesn’t learn to read other dogs on a walk around the block. They learn it from other dogs, in a group that suits them, over and over. It’s the single biggest thing that shapes who your dog becomes.
Done well, it builds a calmer, more confident dog. Done rarely, or not at all, the gaps show up later as anxiety, reactivity, or behavior you have to undo. Getting it right takes the right dogs, the right setting, and people who can read a room full of them.
Your dog joins a small, hand-picked group across two acres of Colorado land. Four outdoor play yards: Beach, City, Barnyard 1 and Barnyard 2. Groups are matched by energy, age and play style, with a handler in every yard, all day.
Personalized care, an active environment, a warm community, a superior experience. Our promise on every visit.
What PAWS means →Open Play, Or Open Play PlusOpen play daycare & enrichment daycare in Superior, CO
Open Play Daycare
Six to seven hours outside across four yards in small, hand-picked groups. Natural socialization, real play, and structured rest so dogs come home settled, not wired.
From $45 / day
Enrichment Daycare
Everything in open play, plus intelligence games, scent work, and behavior reinforcement woven through the day in smaller groups. Offered by invitation after evaluation.
From $60 / day · by invitation
Weekend Dayboarding
A full day with us on a Saturday or Sunday, up to twelve hours. The same yards and the same handlers, for the weekends when the week does not stop.
$60 / day · up to 12 hoursEvery dog in our care is covered, for complete peace of mind.
More about our coverage →60 Five-Star Reviews From Superior Dog Owners
Paying for one day at a time costs $45. On a membership the same day works out from $40, and as low as $29 if your dog is with us three times a week. Extra days and boarding stays are discounted again on top.
What Your Dog Needs
We'll need current vaccination records on file for your dog. Dogs over 8 months must be spayed or neutered — larger breeds can pause services through the 8–18 month growth phase, and 6–8 month pups are reviewed individually. Start with an evaluation →
Is Your Dog Ready For Daycare?
A short checklist to get your dog ready for their first day.
Dog Daycare In Superior
Answered
The questions we are asked most often about the daycare day, what it costs, and what your dog needs before their first visit.
What Is The Difference Between Open Play Daycare And Enrichment Daycare?
Open Play is small, hand-picked groups across four outdoor yards — six to seven hours outside, supervised by a trained handler. Natural socialization, real play. Enrichment Daycare goes further: smaller groups still, with intelligence games, puzzles, and behavior reinforcement. Dogs in Enrichment come home better than they arrived. Enrichment is by invitation after evaluation.
How Do I Prepare My Dog For Their First Day At Daycare? What Should I Expect?
Not much. Don't tire them out beforehand — the evaluation sees them as they are. We arrange the evaluation by appointment; after that, regular drop-off runs 7:30–10am, pick-up 4–6pm. Expect them to come home genuinely tired — mentally worked, not just exercised. Quieter than usual for the rest of the evening is common. That's a good sign.
How Much Does Dog Daycare Cost In Colorado? What Are DogTag's Rates?
Open Play from $45/day and Enrichment from $60/day. Puppy Prep School runs as a structured monthly program. Multi-dog rates and current pricing live on the booking page. If you use us regularly, membership plans start from $160/month with boarding discounts, member-rate visits, and other benefits!
