Business Details
Your Trusted Holistic Dog Daycare in Madison, WI
Founded by Samantha, a lifelong dog lover and former public health professional, our business was created to address the lack of structured, holistic dog daycare options during her own search for reliable care. We specialize in a unique approach that prioritizes dogs' mental, physical, and emotional well-being through structured routines, therapeutic essential oils, classical music during rest periods, and pet-safe cleaning products. Our facility features rubber flooring for joint health, secure outdoor spaces, and web camera access for transparency. With over 15 years of combined experience in dog training and rescue work, our certified staff implements a patented structured playgroup system that emphasizes dog body language monitoring and energy management.We maintain industry-leading safety standards by never leaving dogs unsupervised and using chemical-free treats during training activities. Our commitment to raising daycare standards includes offering Monday Manners training programs and Friday enrichment games, while our home-style boarding provides personalized care in a non-kennel environment.
Services
Daycare
Overnight Boarding
Grooming
Training Workshop
Events
Birthday Packages
Holistic Treats
Highlights and features
- We implement a patented structured playgroup system with energy monitoring
- Our facility features rubber flooring for joint health and safety
- We offer web camera access for complete transparency
- Our staff uses therapeutic grade essential oils for aromatherapy
- Home-style boarding in a non-kennel environment with personalized care
What people say
Perfect environment for energy release
Trained and certified staff
Structured playgroups
Visible improvements in behavior
Peace of mind during work hours
Services
Daycare
Structured dog daycare with holistic wellness focus. Features include therapeutic essential oils, classical music during rest periods, and rubber flooring for joint health. Provides mental stimulation through enrichment activities and color therapy using blue hues dogs can see. Combines physical activity with structured playgroups monitored by certified staff trained in dog body language.
Overnight Boarding
Home-style boarding for routine clients only. Requires weekly attendance to ensure dog comfort. Conducted at owner's home rather than facility to prevent kennel stress. Includes personalized care with cozy sleeping arrangements. Drop-off/pickup available during regular business hours with limited weekend appointments.
Training Workshop
Monday Manners one-on-one training program. Focuses on basic obedience and behavioral correction. Includes enrichment games for mental stimulation. Utilizes positive reinforcement with chemical-free treats. Designed to improve social skills through structured playgroup interactions and staff-guided activities.
Grooming
Professional grooming services available during daycare visits. Includes nail trims and coat maintenance. Performed by trained staff familiar with each dog's temperament. Uses pet-safe products aligned with our holistic approach. Prioritizes comfort through gradual acclimation techniques developed from 15+ years of dog training experience.
Events
Birthday packages and special event hosting. Features themed decorations and customized activities. Includes web camera access for remote participation. Combines structured play with celebratory elements like licki mats and kongs. Designed to create memorable experiences while maintaining safety standards.
People
Samantha
Owner
Lifelong dog lover and former public health professional with 15+ years of dog training experience. Founded Duncan's Dog Daycare after struggling to find quality care for her own dogs. Developed structured routines based on rescue work and behavioral research. Combines public health expertise with canine wellness practices to create innovative daycare standards.
Questions
What makes Duncans different from other dog daycares?
We're Madison's only structured dog daycare with holistic wellness practices including therapeutic essential oils, color therapy, and web camera access for transparency.
What services do you offer besides daycare?
We provide overnight boarding in a home environment, grooming services, training workshops, and special event hosting for birthdays and celebrations.
Why require weekly attendance for boarding?
This ensures dogs become comfortable with our structured environment, reducing stress during boarding stays through gradual acclimation to our routines.
How do you ensure dog safety?
Dogs are never unsupervised, with certified staff monitoring playgroups. Our facility features rubber flooring, secure outdoor spaces, and trained employees skilled in dog body language.
What's included in your holistic approach?
Therapeutic essential oils, classical music during naps, blue color therapy, chemical-free treats, pet-safe cleaning products, and structured mental stimulation activities.
