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Dog daycare near Ericeira & Mafra

Calm structure — Structured dog care

One daycare service serving both areas — designed for dogs who do best with predictable pacing, decompression, and clear handling.

📷 Daily update 🧠 Fit-first 🌿 Rest built-in 🚶 Structured walks
Request daycare Typical daytime reply: under 1 hour

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Local daycare

Designed for calm outcomes

This is not high-volume daycare. Capacity stays intentionally small so attention stays personal and energy stays predictable. The goal is a dog who goes home settled, not overstimulated.

Capacity

Small groups

Fit-first acceptance

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Structure

Rest + rhythm

Regulation over stimulation

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Clarity

Daily update

Photo + short message

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Coverage

Serving Ericeira + Mafra

One daycare service. Pickups/handovers depend on schedule and fit. If you’re on the edge of coverage, request anyway — we’ll confirm.

Ericeira area

Common nearby: Santo Isidoro, Ribamar, Carvoeira, Encarnação, São Julião.

Best for families wanting a calm, routine-led daytime structure.

Mafra area

Common nearby: Igreja Nova and nearby Mafra zones depending on day/route.

Scheduling-based coverage — request with your location and we’ll confirm quickly.

Unsure if you’re covered?

Send your neighborhood + dates. We’ll reply with a clear answer and the best option.

Fit

Who this daycare is for

Structured daycare is a great match for dogs who benefit from boundaries and predictable pacing — especially dogs who get overstimulated in busy environments.

Great fit for

• Socially stable dogs who like calm social time
• Dogs who need rest breaks to regulate
• Dogs who do best with routine and structure

Not a fit (yet)

• Severe reactivity / unsafe aggression
• Active resource guarding in groups
• Separation distress that escalates without support

If this is your dog, we’ll guide you to the best next step.

If your dog needs training support

If your dog is currently experiencing resource guarding, separation anxiety, or severe reactivity, training support is required before daycare/boarding.

How it works

Fast, clear process

No long back-and-forth. We keep it simple and structured — because your dog’s comfort depends on it.

1) Request

Send dates + your dog’s basics.

We reply with a clear yes/no.

2) Fit check

Meet & greet + short plan.

Fit-first keeps groups stable.

3) Daycare day

Structure, rest, and walks.

Photo + short update included.

What’s included

• Daily photo + short update
• Structured walks + enrichment
• Rest and decompression time
• Fit-first integration plan
• Emergency protocol + vet preference on file

FAQ

Quick answers

Do you take every dog?

No — we’re fit-first. That’s how we keep groups stable, safe, and calm.

Do you serve both Ericeira and Mafra?

Yes — it’s one service covering both areas. Coverage can be schedule-based, so request with your neighborhood and dates.

Do you send updates?

Yes — typically a photo + a short message during the day.

Where do I see pricing?

Rates are on the main rates page.

See daycare rates →

Next step

Request daycare (Ericeira + Mafra)

Share your dog’s details + dates + your area. We’ll reply with a clear yes/no and next steps.

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Serving Ericeira + Mafra

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