Yes, a reservation is needed for boarding and daycare, and we recommend making it early. Depending on the time of year, we can sometimes accommodate on short notice. Holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas book several months in advance. We often fill up early for weekends during summer months. Please note that we do require a deposit to hold a boarding reservation.

You can make reservations online through our online booking software or you can call us at 608-571-7225.

We get that life happens and there is no penalty for canceling daycare reservations.  We will cancel future daycare reservations if you have a pattern of not showing up to reservations scheduled in advance.

Boarding reservations canceled less than 72 hours prior to the start of the reservation will lose the deposit.  We do make exceptions for emergencies and the discretion of management.

With new dogs, they can experience sore paws after visiting our facility. This is due to the level of running/walking they do outside on the pea gravel. Over time most dogs develop tougher paw pads and will no longer experience this issue. If your dog gets sore paws, it is best to give them as much rest as possible. You can also apply some triple antibiotic ointment w/ pain relief to their paws/pads as needed. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR DOG TO LICK THEIR PAWS! That will make their paws worse and could lead to infection.

We know that every dog is different.  Dogs come in different sizes, ages, and personalities.  Our facility features four different play areas to insure that your pup is placed with a group of friends that they will get along with.

We know that every dog is different.  Dogs come in different sizes, ages, and personalities.  Our facility features four different play areas to insure that your pup is placed with a group of friends that they will get along with.

Your dog may be tired. Why, you ask? It’s one of the great benefits of doggie daycare! Dogs play all day so they are naturally tired at the end of the day. If your pup becomes overly tired during the day, we will take them to a suite for a short nap. It’s not uncommon for dogs to sleep after they come home.

Your dog may also be thirsty. Water is available at all times in play areas and suites, but playing hard makes dogs thirsty.

If your pup’s paws are sensitive, there’s no need to worry. It’s common for dogs’ pads to be sore after playing, especially when they first start coming to Leader of the Pack. Most dog’s paws aren’t used to playing all day but they will build stronger pads the more they visit Leader of the Pack.

Leader of the Pack is a fun, active environment, we do recommend feeding your dog a minimum of 90 minutes prior to joining our activities in order to prevent bloat. Bloat can be caused from playing too soon after eating and it can be deadly. If they have eaten sooner than that, please let our staff know at check-in.

This depends on the dog, each dog is different. If your dog is the older mellower type then he/she will be grouped with dogs of a similar temperament, some older dogs enjoy romping around with the young kids, while some prefer to nap, We let your dog make this decision. There is no forced interaction and each dog is allowed to participate as much or as little as they please in the activities we provide.

Our daycare group sizes vary significantly from day to day. We break our pack into groups based on size, temperament, and play activity to ensure that everyone has a fun and safe time! Our staff match dogs into groups as they arrive daily, allowing your pup to tell us how they feel that day and where they would have the most fun. We are committed to maintaining a staffing ratio of about one staff member to every 20 dogs.