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Enrichment Add-Ons for Boarding Dogs | Loyalist Barkway

Engage. Explore. Excel.

Enrichment Add-Ons for Boarding & Daycare.

Thoughtful activities giving dogs an opportunity to engage their minds, practice problem-solving, and work through structured tasks.

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Barkway Enrichment Academy

Structured, staff-led activities designed to guide engagement and provide mental stimulation.
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Calm Settle

A guided cool-down using frozen lick mats or prepared enrichment items.
  • Frozen Lick Mats
  • Natural Settle State

$10 /session

Most Engaging
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Scent Work

Track down hidden rewards using structured searches and snuffle mats.
  • Structured Searches
  • Deep Mental Focus

$14 /session

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Cognitive Games

One-on-one problem-solving with shaping games and puzzle boxes.
  • Puzzle Boxes
  • 1-on-1 Problem Solving

$16 /session

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Structured Tug

Focused on impulse control and frustration tolerance with guided downshifts.
  • Pre-approval required
  • Clean Start/Stop

$18 /session

The "Redline" Prevention

Without balance, dogs can over-excite. We pair movement with mental challenges to help them settle comfortably.
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Bring Home to Us

Bringing your dog’s own Kong or lick mat supports routine at no additional charge.

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Mental Stimulation

Exercise alone doesn't teach a dog how to relax. We build the ability to settle.

John supervising several dogs interacting around raised platforms in an outdoor yard.

Mental Stimulation

Exercise alone doesn't teach a dog how to relax. We build the ability to settle.

Small dogs exploring raised platforms in an outdoor enrichment yard

Bring Home to Us

Bringing your dog’s own Kong or lick mat supports routine at no additional charge.

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Limited Openings

To maintain quality, sessions are limited each day. Book early.

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Pick-Up Updates

We share brief insights on how your dog engaged and settled.

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Suitability First

We recommend alternatives if an activity isn't the right fit for your dog.

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Structured Care

Engagement with
Purpose.

Our team is here to guide your dog through a healthy routine, helping them recover between activity and avoid overstimulation.

Staff-Led Sessions

Focused 1-on-1 engagement.

Calm Recovery

Intentional rest periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We’ve got answers.
We know leaving your dog can be stressful — that’s why we’ve made it easy to understand how our boarding works. Here are a few of the most common questions we get at The Loyalist Barkway.

Enrichment sessions are short, staff-led activities designed to provide mental engagement in a calm, structured way. They can be added to boarding or daycare, subject to daily availability.
Enrichment sessions can be selected during booking. If you’re unsure what fits best, our team can help guide the choice.
They’re offered in limited daily openings based on staffing and scheduling. During busy travel periods, we recommend adding enrichment at the time of booking.
Yes. You’re welcome to send approved items like a Kong, lick mat, or snuffle mat, along with the food needed to prepare them. We can use these during quiet periods at no additional charge.
Sessions are subject to your dog’s suitability for each activity. If an option isn’t the right fit, we’ll recommend a more appropriate alternative.