Does any of this sound familiar?
- Do you feel guilty leaving your dog at home while you work?
- Do you worry they’re bored and missing out while you’re busy?
- Have you tried longer walks, only to find your dog is still restless when you get home?
- Have you tried another daycare, only for your dog to come home exhausted rather than enriched?
- Would you love your dog to make friends, but worry they’ll feel overwhelmed in a busy group?
You want more for your dog—and peace of mind for yourself.
MEET PHIL
Your dog deserves to be known properly.
Hello, I’m Phil, founder of Tails of The Lake.
My first dog, Stan, changed the direction of my life. I left a corporate career, bought a dog walking business and began working towards creating a daycare of my own.
Before opening Tails, I saw daycares accepting dogs who weren’t suited to group care, disrupting the experience for everyone. I could see how easily filling spaces could take priority over what the dogs actually needed.
If you don’t know each dog individually and give them the day they need, what’s the point?
That wasn’t the business I wanted to build.
At Tails, we’re selective about who we welcome. I’ve invested in our facilities and team, and made knowing every dog individually the standard behind every decision.
Today, we care for a maximum of four dogs per team member. Consistent attendance helps your dog build friendships with familiar dogs and trust in the people caring for them. We have the time to notice when they need support, a different activity or a quieter moment.
Those choices matter because you’re trusting us with a member of your family. I want your dog to feel understood, grow in confidence and enjoy a fulfilling day—and for you to feel completely comfortable leaving them with us.
MEET PHIL
Your dog deserves to be known properly.
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What makes a day at Tails different
Scent Garden Adventures
A completely different themed enrichment experience every month, designed to keep your dog interested, engaged and using their brain.
Private Lake & Countryside
Space to explore the countryside, paddle at the water’s edge or enjoy a swim in our private lake—giving your dog different ways to exercise, explore and follow their natural curiosity.
More Staff Per Dog
A maximum of four dogs per team member means more individual attention, time to notice what your dog needs, and flexibility to adapt their day.
A Day Built Around Your Dog
We get to know what your dog needs, then shape the balance of play, enrichment, social time and rest around them.
More thought. More attention. More for your dog.
ENRICHMENT IN ACTION
See what a thoughtful daycare experience looks like
The Scent Garden is one example of how we create experiences around a dog’s natural instincts and individual interests. Watch Henning explore it at his own pace—and hear what his owner Adrienne thought of his experience.
An extraordinary day, built with purpose
Every part of the day has a role—from carefully managed social time and individual attention to enrichment, exploration and the freedom to enjoy our countryside setting.
Let’s talk about your dog
If you’re looking for daycare that does more than simply keep your dog occupied, send me a message and tell me about them—their personality, what they enjoy and what you’d like daycare to help with.
I’ll call you personally so we can talk it through and decide whether Tails of The Lake is the right fit for your dog.
No hard sell. Just an honest conversation about what your dog needs and how we may be able to help.
