Dog
Daycare
Fun & enriching for all dogs.
Enrichment Daycare
A new kind of doggie daycare designed to focus on each dog's natural instincts and unique characteristics.
Our new Enrichment program combines small group Enrichment sessions with individualized attention while focusing on each dog’s natural instincts and unique characteristics. Fun activities will be hand-selected for each group and each pet to provide quality play sessions that are both physically and mentally stimulating. We’ll incorporate training games, scent-tracking games, sports-themed activities, water-themed play, brainy puzzles, and much more, and balance all of this with time to rest and recharge for the next Enrichment session.
About Enrichment Daycare
Enhanced Experiences
We have never taken a one-size-fits-all approach to the care we provide, and based on our experience and research in the industry, we know that some dogs can become bored or overstimulated in a large group environment. Our team here, along with other pet care experts across the country, have tested this new approach and found that most dogs enjoy these enriching experiences much more! Pet parents agree that their dogs demonstrate better manners, exhibit more confidence, and return home tired but not so exhausted that they aren’t interested in eating or interacting with family.
While fun group play will continue to be a significant source of exercise for many dogs in our Classic Daycare Program, our Enrichment Team is excited to provide these new, enhanced experiences for dogs that are better suited to smaller groups or one-on-one Daycare experiences.
Enrichment Daycare Schedule
Schedule is subject to change based on weather, numbers, and safety.
6:30am - 9:00am: Check-In
9:00am - 9:30am: Small Group Play Session #1
9:30am - 10:30am: Rest Time
10:30am - 11:00pm: Small Group Play Session #2
11:00pm - 1:00pm: Rest + Puzzle Activity
1:00pm - 1:30pm: Small Group Play Session #3
1:30pm - 2:00pm: Rest Time
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Small Group Play Session #4
2:30pm - 4:00pm: Rest Time
4:00pm - 6:30pm: Check-Out
Which Dogs Benefit from Enrichment Daycare?
All dogs benefit from physically and mentally stimulating activities, especially the dogs that fall into one of the categories below:
Puppies
Puppies need to learn to read social cues from other dogs in a fun and safe environment.
Senior Dogs
Seniors dogs that love to have fun but have a shorter tolerance for a larger group.
Newly Adopted Dogs
Newly adopted dogs who are new to socialization but show a big interest in interacting with other dogs.
Herding & High Energy Dogs
Dogs born with a high drive who require both mentally and physically stimulating activities to allow them to relax when they get home.
Shy or Nervous Dogs
Shy or nervous dogs who prefer human interactions over making new canine friends.
Highly Intelligent Dogs
Highly intelligent dogs who become bored very quickly and are sometimes unfairly labeled as “troublemakers” when they really just need more to do!
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Classic Doggie Daycare
Classic doggie daycare provides a bustling, high-energy environment in a large group setting. This setting is ideal for dogs that thrive in active, dynamic atmospheres and enjoy constant interaction.
Classic doggie daycare is perfect for dogs that thrive in a large group setting, providing them with ample opportunities to play and socialize. The program includes extended play sessions in the morning and afternoon, ensuring dogs get plenty of exercise and interaction with their peers. Between play times, there's a midday break for rest and relaxation, as well as pool time for those dogs that enjoy splashing around and cooling off. This dynamic environment is ideal for energetic dogs who love to stay active and make new friends.
About Classic Daycare
A Dynamic Social Environment
Classic doggie daycare provides a bustling, high-energy environment in a large group setting. This setting is ideal for dogs that thrive in active, dynamic atmospheres and enjoy constant interaction.
Classic doggie daycare is perfect for dogs that thrive in a large group setting, providing them with ample opportunities to play and socialize. The program includes extended play sessions in the morning and afternoon, ensuring dogs get plenty of exercise and interaction with their peers. Between play times, there's a midday break for rest and relaxation, as well as pool time for those dogs that enjoy splashing around and cooling off. This dynamic environment is ideal for energetic dogs who love to stay active and make new friends.
A Fun Alternative to Staying at Home
Your dog will run, jump, chase, snuggle and sniff with best friends, all under the care and attention of our trained staff. Daycare dogs will enjoy our fully air-conditioned indoor spaces and enjoy our outdoor play areas equipped with artificial turf, shade sails, kiddie pools, and our full-size, in-ground swimming pool.
Our professional staff members are trained in dog behavior and dog interaction. All Classic daycare dogs go through a thorough, highly selective temperament assessment (Meet & Greet) and are then placed in the daycare program that best suits their behavior and socialization level.
In Classic daycare, dogs will play and socialize with others in a fun, supervised environment. Daycare helps dogs learn manners with both people and other pups while providing exercise for dogs that would otherwise be at home alone all day.
Classic Daycare Schedule
Schedule is subject to change based on weather, numbers, and safety.
6:30am - 9:00am: Check In
9:00am - 11:30am: Outdoor/Indoor Group Play
10:30am - 11:30am: Pool Time
11:30am - 1:00pm: Rest Time (Facility Wide)
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Outdoor/Indoor Group Play
4:30pm - 6:30pm: Check Out
2025 Daycare Availability Calendar
During the holiday season, we experience a significant increase in lodging reservations. To ensure we provide a safe and comfortable environment for all our guests, we need to limit our daycare availability to make space and give extra attention to our lodging dogs. This helps us maintain the high level of care each pet deserves during this busy time. We appreciate your understanding!
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Dog Daycare Essentials
Let's Get Started!
At Red Fern, we celebrate the unique characteristics of every dog, and since we offer more than one type of Daycare experience, we start by scheduling a Meet & Greet.
Whether your dog is easygoing and highly social, happier in smaller groups, or prefers the company of humans over making canine friends, our Meet & Greet will help us get to know all about your pup to set them up for success!
When you arrive for the Meet & Greet, a member of our team will explain how the day will proceed and answer any questions you may have about our facility, our team, and our services. We ask that your dog stays with us for a minimum of four hours so we may conduct an evaluation to learn all about their disposition, preferences, and play style.
Our evaluations are not pass or fail since our goal is to recommend the Daycare Program that provides a day filled with fun experiences in a safe and enriching environment. Call us today at (352) 355-4310 or provide your contact information below, and we will call you to schedule a Meet & Greet for you and your pup!
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What You Need to Know
1. Dogs must be spayed or neutered to be in Classic daycare. Puppies still intact under 1 year old are welcome to join Enrichment daycare depending on their temperament during their Meet & Greet. Females in heat will not be accepted.
2. Please email or have your veterinarian email vaccination records at least one (1) week in advance of your visit to info@redfernpetlodge.com.
3. Dogs must be up-to-date on all required vaccinations. Annual Rabies, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, and Distemper/Parvovirus. Highly recommend: 6 month bordetella (canine cough) booster & K-9 influenza vaccination. All new vaccinations should be given a minimum of one week prior to your lodging or daycare reservation.
4. All dogs must be on monthly heart worm and flea/tick preventatives. We do not allow flea/tick collars in group play.
Note: We do not accept dogs known to be aggressive, that demonstrate aggressive behavior, or that have a bite record. Additionally, we cannot accommodate destructive and/or uncontainable dogs.
Daycare is available Monday through Saturday from 6:30AM to 6:30PM. We are closed for daycare on Sundays.
Daycare reservations are required for minor peak days: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Spring Break. Daycare reservations for all other, non-peak days are required.
Daycare is closed on Sundays and major peak days: New Years, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Pool time is not guaranteed for all daycare dogs. We typically offer pool time from 10:30-11:30am, subject to weather conditions. If you'd like your dog to swim, we will introduce them to the pool. If they do not swim or respond well to pool time after several attempts, we will move them to a "dry" play group during that time.
There is a late pick up charge of $10 between 7pm to 7:30 pm. No pick-ups after 7:30 pm and a lodging charge will be applied.
Packages cannot be combined with other discounts.
Daycare packages expire 45 days from purchase date – any days not used will be forfeited.
All pricing and policies are subject to change without notice.
Our Customers
“Loving Environment”
We absolutely love this establishment & especially the staff! Knowing our sweet boy was being so well taken care of relieved a huge stress from us! I am now needing to board my dog in another part of Florida and wishing I had a place like Red Fern!! They really are special and now that we are needing a boarding service again we see just how wonderful Red Fern is! Thank you for being such a great, well kept, fun and loving environment for our fur baby!
“Peace of Mind”
I highly recommend Red Fern Pet Lodge. We completed a meet and greet and found the lodge to be well maintained and clean. The staff was friendly and accommodating with the our dogs feeding schedule and requirements. I could tell the staff loved the dogs by the way they Corey and Rhea were handled. Our dogs stayed two nights and we had peace of mind while they were there
“Highly Professional”
Thanks so much for spoiling me each and every day and night during my week long stay. I had so much fun! My Humans had utmost confidence in my safety and well being during my stay which allowed them to be relaxed on their vacation. My Humans loved the daily text photos, the cleanliness of my surroundings and the highly professional and extremely friendly staff. I can't wait to return soon for daycare and another vacation!