December News @ The Bark Club

 The Bark Club – December Newsletter 

Holiday Hours, Boarding Reminders & Upcoming Updates

Hi Bark Club family!

We hope you’re having a wonderful start to the holiday season. Below you’ll find our Christmas & New Years holiday hours, boarding and daycare reminders, feeding requirements, community donation drive, Train-and-Play program details, and an important update heading into January.

 Holiday Hours (December & New Year)

Christmas Eve – Wednesday, December 24

Daycare closes at 5:00 PM

All boarding dogs must be dropped off by 5:00 PM

Boarding drop-off and pickup ends at 5:00 PM

Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25

CLOSED – No daycare

CLOSED – No boarding drop-off or pickup

New Year’s Eve – Wednesday, December 31

Daycare closes at 5:00 PM

All boarding dogs must be dropped off by 5:00 PM

Boarding drop-off and pickup ends at 5:00 PM

New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1

CLOSED – No daycare

CLOSED – No boarding drop-off or pickup

Thank you for planning ahead with us—holiday schedules fill up quickly, and these hours help our team care for every pup safely and smoothly.

 Holiday Boarding & Daycare Reservations

We still have limited availability for holiday boarding, but we are filling up quickly. If you haven’t already, please make your boarding reservations as soon as possible to secure your pup’s spot.

If you plan to use daycare during the week of Christmas or the week of New Year’s, please be sure to add your daycare reservations in the system. These weeks are historically very busy, and we will reach capacity.

 Boarding Dog Feeding Requirements

To ensure accurate and stress-free feeding for all boarding dogs, all food must be prepared according to the guidelines below:

• Dry food must be pre-portioned per dog, per day, per meal

• Each portion must be clearly labeled with your dog’s name

• Please do not send full bags of dry food

• Please do not send un-portioned or loose dry food

Wet food or refrigerated/fresh food does NOT need to be pre-portioned and may be sent in original packaging

These requirements help us keep feeding consistent, safe, and efficient—especially during our busiest holiday weeks.

 Colorado Pet Food Pantry Donation Drive

We are proud to support the Colorado Pet Food Pantry this holiday season and will be collecting donations through January 3rd.

We welcome all pet-related items, new or gently used, including:

• Dog food

• Cat food

• Beds

• Leashes

• Toys

• Any other pet items you may no longer need

A donation box will be available in the lobby through January 3rd. Thank you for helping us support pets and families in our community!

 Train & Play Program – 

Looking for more than traditional daycare? Our Train-and-Play program combines structured play, training, enrichment, and socialization into one well-rounded day.

Dogs participate in small, supervised playgroups led by Bark Club trainers, where obedience skills and good manners are reinforced throughout the day..

Train & Play includes:

• Structured small playgroups with training built in

• Impulse control and confidence-building exercises

• Exposure work and enrichment activities

• One-on-one training during calm/quiet periods

• Reinforcement of leash skills, manners, and everyday behaviors

This program is ideal for dogs who benefit from extra structure and mental stimulation, and for owners who want their dogs learning while they play.

Train & Play is offered on Tuesdays and Fridays.Spots are limited—please reach out if you’d like to enroll or learn more.

 Price Increase Starting Mid-January

Beginning mid-January, we will be implementing a price increase to help offset rising operating costs and continue providing the level of care, staffing, and facility support your dogs deserve.

We truly appreciate your understanding and continued support. Our goal is always to maintain a safe, clean, and fun environment while continuing to improve the Bark Club experience for you and your pups.

If you have any questions about holiday scheduling, reservations, feeding requirements, Train-and-Play, or the donation drive, please reach out—our team is always happy to help.

Thank you for being part of The Bark Club pack!