Crate/Kennel-Free Daycare & Boarding Designed Around Pups

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Open-pack care, thoughtful group matching, and 24/7 human supervision always watching with them not just checking inβ€”so your pup feels safe, understood, and at home

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Daycare $43/day Β· Boarding (includes daycare) $77/night

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Most places manage dogs.
We understand pups

At The Dog Stay, pups aren’t rotated in and out of crates or monitored from behind glass. They live, play, rest, and socialize together in thoughtfully structured packsβ€”supported by experienced humans who are present, engaged, and tuned into their needs.

This isn’t a warehouse.

It’s a community built around how dogs actually thrive.

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An Environment That Reduces Stressβ€”Not Creates It

Pups in our care are never confined to crates throughout the day. Instead, they move freely within their pack, building confidence, releasing energy naturally, and forming healthy social bonds.

Crate-free care means:

  • Less anxiety and frustration

  • Better behavior at home

  • Happier, more balanced pups

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Structure, Not One-Size-Fits-All Play

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We operate four large playrooms, thoughtfully designed around size, temperament, and play styleβ€”not just weight.

  • Smalls, Bigs, and Rowdies each have space to thrive

  • Pups enjoy a dedicated outdoor dirt play areaβ€”naturally hygienic, joint-friendly, and enriching

  • Calm energy is maintained through routine and skilled guidance

This structure keeps play safe, confident, and positive.

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Always Present, Always Paying Attention

Our attendants are inside the rooms with the pups, actively supervising, redirecting, and engagingβ€”not watching from behind a camera.

  • 24/7 live staff on site, including overnight

  • Hands-on care at all times

  • Early intervention when something feels β€œoff”

Technology can monitor.
Humans protect, comfort, and connect.

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Daycare That Balances Play, Rest, and Enrichment

A day at The Dog Stay isn’t a free-for-all. It’s a carefully balanced routine designed around your pup’s physical and emotional needs.

Your pup enjoys:

  • Open-pack, crate-free socialization

  • Mental stimulation with puzzles and calm engagement

  • Premium toys and chews chosen for safety and enrichment

  • Scheduled rest on Kuranda cots or K9 Ballistics beds

Daycare: $43 per day β€” all-inclusive.

No hidden fees. No upcharges for care.
We just care extra.

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Overnight Care That Feels Like a Sleepoverβ€”Not Kenneling

Boarding at The Dog Stay means your pup never leaves their routine.

  • Daycare included every day

  • Overnight attendants remain on site with the pup

  • Calm lighting, TVs, and familiar spaces for bedtime

  • Comfortable beds and fleece blankets for den-building

Your pup doesn’t feel β€œstored.”
They feel settled.

Boarding: $77 per night.

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Every Pup Is Treated Like an Individual

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Meals are handled in a dedicated feeding room, away from the pack, to ensure calm, focused eating.

  • One-on-one feeding

  • Medication administration includedβ€”always

  • No disruptions, no stress

Extra care isn’t an add-on here.
It’s the standard.

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Thoughtfully Designed for Health and Comfort

We maintain a consistently comfortable environment because dogs overheat easily and thrive on stability.

  • Temperature held between 67–70Β°F

  • Multiple HVAC systems with UV light air purification

  • Pup-safe disinfectants that kill bacteria without harsh chemicals

  • On-site laundry with antibacterial detergents

  • Dishes, toys, beds, and blankets cleaned after every use

Clean, calm, and intentionalβ€”every day..

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Calm Environments Create Confident Pups

From blue-toned walls that pups see most clearly, to softened lighting at night, every detail is chosen to reduce anxiety and promote emotional safety.

Add in seasonal themes, enrichment activities, and a little bubble-tastic funβ€”and you get a place pups genuinely enjoy coming to.

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Built on Values, Not Shortcuts

The Dog Stay is fully funded by its ownersβ€”no investors, no pressure to cut corners.

  • We pay far above industry wages to retain skilled, positive-energy staff

  • Long-term relationships matter more than quick bookings

  • Decisions are made based on what’s right for pups

Because better care starts with better people.

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We’d Love to Get to Know You and Your Pup

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Whether you’re looking for daycare, boarding, or a place your pup feels truly comfortable, we’re here to help..

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8122 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring Maryland, 20190

info@thdogstay.com

240 - 491 - 5858

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