Dog Daycare for
Busy Professionals.

Full-Time Daycare — Built for Working Pet Parents

What Full-Time Daycare Does for Your Dog — and for You

Barkingham Palace is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 7 PM — designed around the working professional's schedule. Drop off on your morning commute. Pick up on the way home. Your dog spends the day in structured play groups matched to their energy level and temperament, with enrichment activities woven throughout to provide mental stimulation alongside physical exercise.

The difference in your dog's behavior at home is typically noticeable within the first week. A dog that has had a fun-filled day of social interaction and structured play comes home genuinely tired — the good kind of tired that leads to calm evenings, better sleep, and reduced anxiety. The destructive behaviors that stem from pent-up energy simply disappear, because your dog's needs are being met during the day.

For busy professionals who feel guilty about their work schedule, full-time daycare is genuinely transformative — for both you and your dog. You go to work knowing your dog is safe, engaged, and happy. You come home to a calm, contented dog. That quality time you do have together becomes genuinely enjoyable rather than dominated by managing behavioral problems.

Separation Anxiety and Behavioral Problems

Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety? Daycare Is Often the Best First Step.

Separation anxiety in dogs is one of the most common behavioral problems working pet parents face. Signs include excessive barking or howling when left alone, destructive behaviors such as chewing furniture or scratching doors, accidents despite being house-trained, and visible distress at departure cues like picking up keys or putting on shoes. These behaviors are your dog communicating a genuine emotional need — not misbehaving.

Structured daycare addresses the root cause: isolation. Dogs are social animals. A dog that spends their day in a safe, engaging environment with other dogs and attentive staff develops confidence, reduces anxiety, and builds the social skills that make them more comfortable in a variety of situations — including time alone at home on weekends.

For dogs with significant separation anxiety, we recommend a gradual introduction: start with 2–3 days per week, let your dog build confidence and familiarity with the environment, then increase to full-time as they settle in. Our staff are trained to monitor body language and provide individualized support during the adjustment period. Most dogs with separation anxiety become some of our most enthusiastic daycare attendees within a few weeks.

The Palace Pass — Built for Working Pet Parents

Unlimited Weekday Daycare for One Flat Monthly Rate

The Palace Pass is $550/month for unlimited weekday daycare — no per-day fees, no counting days, no guilt about using it every day. For working pet parents who bring their dog 4–5 days a week, the Palace Pass pays for itself in the first week and a half. It is the most cost-effective way to give your dog the full-time daycare they need without managing a per-day budget.

Founding Court members who join before our September 14, 2026 opening lock in the $550/month rate permanently. As our prices increase over time, Founding Members keep their rate — forever. For working pet parents planning to use daycare long-term, this is a significant financial benefit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Working Pet Parent Questions