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Hidden Acres Dog Resort offers dog daycare in Mulvane, Kansas, with supervised play, enrichment activities, and structured care for dogs from Mulvane, Derby, Wichita, and surrounding areas.

Dogs are more than companions, they are complex, intelligent, and emotionally rich animals whose needs extend far beyond basic play and exercise. At Hidden Acres Dog Resort, we believe a truly fulfilling life for a dog includes intentional engagement across all five pillars of enrichment: social, occupational, sensory, nutritional, and physical.

Social Enrichment focuses on positive interactions with both dogs and people. Through thoughtfully arranged small and large group play, dogs learn appropriate communication, cooperation, and play skills in a safe and supervised environment.

Occupational Enrichment engages a dog's natural instincts and abilities. Activities such as puzzle days, training sessions, agility courses, and scavenger hunts encourage problem-solving, focus, and confidence while allowing dogs to practice meaningful skills.

Sensory Enrichment stimulates a dog's senses - sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. This includes scent-based games, exploration of varied textures and surfaces, and visual stimulation through new objects, environments, and natural movement, such as birds or other outdoor sights.

Nutritional Enrichment encourages natural foraging behaviors by challenging dogs to work for their food. Food puzzles, scavenger hunts, and novel treats in varying shapes and textures help slow eating, promote mental engagement, and increase satisfaction.

Physical Enrichment supports overall health and well-being through purposeful movement. Activities include structured walks, agility training, fetch, tug-of-war, and guided group play, all tailored to each dog's ability and energy level.

At Hidden Acres Dog Resort, we are committed to providing more than traditional social and physical activities. Our enrichment-focused daycare is designed to meet the whole dog's needs by incorporating all five pillars of enrichment. Dogs participate in experiences that sharpen their minds, strengthen natural skills, and encourage exploration in meaningful ways.

Modern dogs live in a vastly different world than their ancestors. While their instincts remain strong, opportunities to express natural behaviors are often limited. Historically, dogs roamed freely, used their senses to navigate their environment, tracked scents, scavenged for food, and made independent choices. Today, most dogs live indoors, eat scheduled meals, and experience the world primarily through leashed walks and fenced yards. Although they are deeply loved and well cared for, many dogs lack the mental and occupational stimulation essential to their overall well-being.

At Hidden Acres Dog Resort, we don't just want dogs to play, we want them to experience purposeful adventures that build confidence, encourage exploration, and strengthen natural behaviors. Many traditional daycare models rely on unstructured, all-day group play with minimal variation. While this may appear enjoyable, it can lead to overstimulation, stress, burnout, and conflict. Free-for-all play alone does not meet a dog's intellectual or emotional needs.

Group play remains an important component of our program; however, it is thoughtfully structured and balanced with additional enrichment activities throughout the day. Our daycare offers guided adventures and specialized activities nearly every day of the week, conducted in small groups or one-on-one sessions. Individual attention is just as vital as social interaction, helping strengthen trust, build confidence, and support each dog's unique needs.

At Hidden Acres Dog Resort, enrichment is not an add-on, it is the foundation of everything we do.

You can also combine daycare with dog boarding or add spa services for even more convenience.

What we offer:

• Over 1800 sq ft of climate controlled indoor play areas to keep dogs comfortable in all weather conditions.
• Our fenced in outdoor play yard offers your dog a space where they can run, jump, relax and get some fresh air.
• Our daily enrichment activities offer bubble play, tennis ball play, socialization, and agility courses.
• All play time is monitored by well trained staff.

Dog Daycare Pricing & Packages

A day at Hidden Acres Dog Resort offers your furry friend plenty of socialization and activity, balanced with appropriate lunch and rest breaks. We aim to send your dog back home feeling relaxed and happy, so you can enjoy a peaceful evening together after a busy day.

Serving Mulvane, Derby & Wichita Area

We proudly provide dog daycare services for pet owners in Mulvane, Derby, Wichita, and surrounding communities. Our enrichment-based daycare program gives dogs a safe, structured, and engaging environment throughout the day.

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Dog Daycare FAQs

What is the difference between daycare and dayboarding?

Dog daycare is designed for dogs that enjoy supervised group play and social interaction. Dayboarding is a better option for dogs that are better suited for one-on-one play, exercise, and enrichment activities.

Do you offer half-day and full-day daycare?

Yes, Hidden Acres Dog Resort offers both half-day and full-day dog daycare options, along with dayboarding and package pricing.

What activities are included in daycare?

Our daycare program includes supervised play, socialization, indoor and outdoor activity, and enrichment experiences such as bubble play, tennis ball play, and agility-style activities.

Do you offer puppy daycare?

Yes, Puppy Play Care is available for puppies 9 months and younger. Puppy Play Care pricing is different from regular daycare, so please call for details.

What vaccinations are required for daycare?

All dogs must be current on rabies, distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations. Leptospirosis is highly recommended, and veterinary documentation of a negative fecal test is required annually.

Can my dog receive meals during daycare?

Yes, meals can be provided during daycare when needed. A meal fee will be added for dogs that require a meal during their daycare stay.

Can I combine daycare with other services?

Yes, you can pair daycare with dog boarding or add spa services for added convenience.

* All dogs are required to have current vaccination for rabies, distemper and Bordetella (Canine Cough), administered by a licensed veterinarian. Leptospirosis vaccine is highly recommended. Vaccinations must be administered no later than 3 days prior to boarding. Veterinary documentation of a negative fecal test is required annually. All pets must also be on a flea/tick and heartworm preventative. If your dog shows signs of flea/tick or intestinal parasites during their stay, a treatment may be applied at the owners cost.

* A $5.00 fee will be added for dogs that require a meal during daycare.