The Mindful Mutt

Known for

• special needs care

  “Extensive experience with special needs such as medication, skincare, mobility assistance, and injury recuperation & prevention”

• structured daycare

  “Our daycare program is different from the "play-all-day" and "indoor dog park" models of daycare you might be familiar with.”

• certified trainer

  “Lexi graduated from the University of New England in 2022 with a B.S. in Animal Behavior, and graduated from Highland Canine School for Dog Trainer's six month Master Dog Trainer course in the Summer of 2025”

• crate boarding

  “The pups sleep in a crate (provided) at night after long days of playing and socializing with their friends.”

Services

About

The Mindful Mutt provides enriched dog daycare and overnight boarding with a focus on mental and physical stimulation rather than unstructured play. The facility offers supervised playgroups, agility activities, and optional training add-ons led by a certified trainer. They specialize in caring for dogs with special needs, including medication administration and mobility assistance.

What people say

Owners consistently praise the staff for being incredibly caring, patient, and communicative, often noting that their dogs eagerly arrive for visits. The facility is highlighted for its transparent, Fear-Free approach and ability to handle anxious or particular dogs with gentle, individualized attention.

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