Daycare

A Socialized Dog is a Healthy Dog.

Daycare at Dog Star Ranch is an interactive and safe place to play with other dogs. It keeps our pets healthy and exercised while maintaining good manners and social skills for everyday life. Our one of a kind Daycare Program offers a full day of exercise and socialization, including: trips throughout the parks, socialization with canine and human companions, snuggles, and so much more!

All Daycare must be prescheduled.

Price per day $35

Packages Available

Daycare Hours

Monday - Saturday

6:00am - 7:00pm

Any dog not picked up by 7:00pm will automatically go into Boarding and will be available to pick up during available boarding hours

No Daycare available on Sunday

These hours do not apply for our “First Day Evaluation". If it’s your dog’s first time with us head over to our New To DSR page for details.

Meet our Star Team!

Daycare Enrichments

VIP - $30

Extra Cuddle or Play Time

Peanut-butter Kong
Daily Owner Update

Calming - $20

Aromatherapy
Extra Cuddle Time
CBD Treat at nap time

Brainstorm - $20

Peanut-butter Kong
Additional Walk

VACCINATION POLICY

Any necessary vaccinations needed prior to your visit with the facility should be given no less than five days prior to your appointment with Dog Star Ranch. Receiving vaccinations within less than five days of the arrival day could result in the cancellation of your reservation. Follow the link below to read our rules & policies.

Dog Star Ranch requires proof of the following vaccinations:

Rabies
DHLPP (Also referred to as DHPP or Da2PP)

All other vaccinations left between you and your veterinarian.

Rules & Policies

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“Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt May your day be filled with family, fun, and fireworks 🎆 as you celebrate our history and how far we have come in our freedom and reflect on how far we still need to go ❤️🤍💙 #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

GREAT NEWS 🥳 Dog Park Paw-ty has been RESCHEDULED!! The new date is Tuesday, July 16th from 4pm-7pm 🗓️ the plan is still the same and we'll be setting up an event page again, so be sure to look out for that and mark that you are interested! Have any questions? Feel free to reach out! #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

Mabel: ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE 4TH???!! Goose: Yes...geez! Our July Newsletter will be landing in your inbox later today, but in the meantime here are some Fourth of July Pet Safety Reminders: ⭐️ Keep us indoors during fireworks, especially if the booms scare us ⭐️ Give us a safe place inside that we can retreat to ⭐️ Make sure we’re wearing out identification in case we get lost ⭐️ CBD, other medications, or a ThunderShirt can be used to help with anxiety ⭐️ Turn on the tv or play some music to help drown out the booms ⭐️ Distract us with frozen treats or chew toys How does your dog do during fireworks? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️ #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

“July is hollyhocks and hammocks, fireworks and vacations, hot and steamy weather, cool and refreshing swims, beach picnics, and vegetables all out of the garden.” - Jean Hersey July is here ☀️🏖️ do you or your dog have a July birthday? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️ #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

Margaret: No ruff days here… Happy Saturday! It's been a WILD week, so hopefully you can find some time to relax and take it easy for a bit, like Margaret here 🧡 #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

How a Dog Can Improve Your Life 🧡 1. Increase Your Mood 🤩 Spending just 15-30 minutes with your dog can help you feel more calm and relaxed, reducing stress and increasing happiness 2. Helps Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease 🫀 Because owning a dog can contribute to lower blood pressure, it means you are also at a lower risk for a myriad of different illnesses 3. Having a Dog Improves Your Physical Wellbeing and Encourages a Healthy Fitness Routine 🐶 Dogs require daily exercise and you're going to be the one to give it to them, making you more active in return 4. Humans with Dogs Recover More Quickly from Illnesses 🤧 That's just because dogs make such great Dogtors hehe 5. Having a Dog Makes You a Better Person 🧍 The responsibility, patience, selflessness, and commitment that comes with having a dog makes us stronger, all-around better people 6. They Make Life an Adventure 🏞️ Dogs love to explore the world through smell, so it's always fun to take your dog to an unfamiliar place, full of new smells, and watch them explore 7. They Fill Our Lives with Unconditional Love and Are Judgement Free 🧡 Dogs can sense our emotions and feelings and can pick up on what we're feeling. So whether we're happy, sad, frustrated, anxious, lonely, depressed or just having an "off" day, the best thing our dog can do is give us their love 8. They Inspire You to Be Playful 🎾 Dogs love action and mobility. They love to engage in new activities. They love to run and play fetch, roll in the grass. Being playful keeps you younger, both emotionally and physically...so go roll in the grass with your dog 9. Dogs Make You Laugh Dogs do the craziest things sometimes, which can lead to laughter. And you know what happens when you laugh? You increase the "feel good" hormones, endorphins and reduce the stress hormone, cortisol, in your body...which ultimately helps inspire healthy cell growth 10. Dogs Revel in the Moment 😍 Which is something that humans probably don't do enough of, being in the moment. Dogs are always present and up for whatever comes next #dogstarranch #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #dogparkfun #michigan #adventure #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

"Sometimes things don't go as planned. It's called life." - Unknown This week has been.......a week 😅 thank you for sticking with us, but more importantly THANK YOU to everyone who is hard at work at restoring power and clearing trees! We appreciate you all so so much 🧡 #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

We are disappointed to announce that Dog Star Ranch's Dog Park Paw-ty has been cancelled due to the power outage that is still ongoing. Thank you to everyone that was going to attend, we hope that we can still do something special at a later date 📆 #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

Dog breeds are classified into seven different groups: - Herding - Hounds - Sporting - Non-Sporting - Terriers - Toy - Working Do you know what category your dog falls under? If so, let us know in the comments below ⬇️ #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

What. A. Day. The early morning storm was really something, and we hope that everyone was able to remain safe and experienced minimal damage. Dog Star Ranch, its staff, and the dogs in our care are all okay 🧡 Here is where we're at: - Power is estimated to come on later tonight (🤞) - Daycare is still available tomorrow, however, depending on the power situation that might change so please make sure to check your phone for texts or messages (if able) 📱 - The front part of the parks are open (Small Dog Park, Active Dog Park, and Reserve Park). The Nature Trails are CLOSED until further notice (they received the most damage and it is simply too unsafe) 🌳 Since we are still without power, you can reach us: - Through your online account - Emailing info@dogstarranch.com - Texting us at 231-597-5065 If you call and leave us a message, we will get back to you as soon as we are able. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this upside down day! #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

Dog Star Ranch's Dog Park Paw-ty is this Thursday from 4pm-7pm! And we'll have MUCH better weather than we did on Saturday 😅 Thursday is supposed to be mostly sunny skies with a high of 76°F, so we hope to see y'all there! Keep reading for more information on the event 😊 We are holding an open park day! What does that mean? For one day only we are opening the park up to the public 🤗 Each park will be turned into a fun activity for you and your dog to take part in. There will be a scavenger hunt, a pup cup sundae bar, a doggie water park, and so much more! All dogs attending this event must be on a six foot leash. Are you coming out for the paw-ty? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️ #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

“Why does watching a dog be a dog fill one with happiness?” -Jonathan Safran Foer Tell us about your dog! What breed are they? Name? Age? Favorite snackie? We wanna know, so comment below ⬇️ #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

“Summertime, and the living is easy.” - Ella Fitzgerald It’s officially the first day of summer ☀️ #dogstarranch #dogsofinstagram #adventure #adventureunleashed #doggiedaycare #doggieboarding #reels #reelsinstagram #dogreels #summer #summervibes #summertime #puremichigan

"Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach, going to Disneyland, having fun." — Brian Wilson It's officially the First Day of Summer ☀️ and to Dog Star Ranch it means going to the pond and having fun because we've been told that we're like Disneyland, but for dogs! What's your favorite part about summertime? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️ #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

‼️ATTENTION‼️ Dog Star Ranch's DOG PARK PAW-TY has been POSTPONED due to inclement weather predicted for tomorrow ⛈️ We've rescheduled our Dog Park Paw-ty to Thursday, June 27th from 4pm-7pm! We hope to see you there 🧡 #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

Why is sniffing a great exercise for your dog? Dogs require mental exercise just as much as they do physical exercise. Sniffing activates and exercises the brain, so a 20-minute sniffari at your dog's pace can be just as beneficial as a 60-minute power walk! Dogs have sensitive noses with up to 300 million scent receptors, so one way to think of sniffing is like social media for us humans, it's how they get their news 📰 Here are some other benefits to a sniffari: 1. Sniff sessions can release the mood-boosting chemical, dopamine, in their brain 2. Sniffing engages the brain and helps your dog interpret the world around them (mental stimulation) 3. Sniffing can be calming and reduce anxiety, as well decrease their heart rate A sniffari can be as simple as a walk where you allow your dog to lead the way, sniffing and investigating to their heart's content, choosing the direction! Do you go on snifarri's with your pup? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️ #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

“Juneteenth is important to me because till this day black people are still subject to racial injustice on a global scale, and are still victims of racial abuse regardless of where they are from. Juneteenth allows us to remember how far black people have progressed since and it is a reminder of the strength we have within us.” — Bethel Kyeza What is Juneteenth? Although Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, it wouldn't be until more than two-and-a-half years later that 250,000 enslaved people in Texas knew about it. Juneteenth commemorates the celebration of the former slaves in Galveston on the day that they were set free. Texas was the first state to declare Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980, and it's now a federal holiday thanks to the efforts of Opal Lee who began walking state-to-state to draw attention to the cause. And her efforts paid off when Congress passed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021. It is important to recognize Juneteenth and its significance to the United States history. Happy Juneteenth from Dog Star Ranch 🧡 #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

Happy Veterinary Appreciation Day! We cannot thank the veterinarians and veterinary staff enough for doing the HARD work 🧡 If your vet has an Instagram or Facebook page, go show them some love and appreciation! #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

Obi: Sorry, this alarm clock doesn't come with a snooze, time to get up! Does your dog wake you up before your alarm goes off or do they like to sleep in? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️ and have a happy Monday! #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

Happy Father's Day! We understand that holidays like today can conjure up a mix of emotions, so we want to recognize the foster dads, the bonus dads, the not-yet dads, the dog dads, those without a dad, the grieving dads, the solo dads, and dads/children with strained relationships. You might celebrate today or you might not, whatever you choose to do is okay 🧡 #dogstarranch #instadog #dogfriends #dogpark #whitelakemichigan #muskegon #grandrapids #dogparkfun #dogparkadventures #michigan #grandrapidsdogs #adventure #adventuredog #doggrooming #dogdaycare #doggieboarding

What are the perks of Doggie Daycare?

Our Doggie Daycare Program follows an easygoing routine that is customized for each individual dog. Not one person enjoys the same things so why assume all dogs need the same Daycare routine? All daycare days include a walk in the park with friends, or if they are uncertain about other dogs, a one-on-one walk with a Star Buddy. Some dogs may spend most of their day snuggled up on a team members lap, whereas others may need a full day filled with yard time and community plays with friends. Whatever your dogs needs may be, we are able to accommodate because there is nothing better than a happy fulfilled dog.

Safe Socialization.

Our Star Buddy team Temperament Tests each dog on their first day to ensure that they are grouped with the right friends. They may follow their group of friends from puppyhood into their senior years, or their friend group may change over time. We personalize your dogs day depending on what they need. Some days might be filled with exercise and plenty of play with friends and other days might be more relaxed. We try our best to create the perfect friend circle for your fur baby while in our care. If your dog is not comfortable with other dogs on their first day we will let them have extra Star Buddy attention until we feel they are ready for the next step in their Daycare journey.

Building Confidence.

Being away from Mom and Dad can be stressful for your dog. They could begin to struggle with separation anxiety while you are away for work or just out for the day. Daycare is a great way to build your dogs confidence while you are away by giving them a steady routine, as well as a full day of socialization and exercise with friends. Daycare is beneficial for all types of dogs. Hyperactive dogs find a place to run without restraints so they can be calmer for you at home. Nervous dogs thrive in a routine around other dogs to build their confidence. Puppies learn how to properly socialize with other dogs and learn manners. Even the senior dogs benefit from a personalized Daycare experience where they can get the right amount of exercise while still getting their mid-day nap in.

Exercise.

A dog needs proper exercise to live their best life. Regular walks with Mom or Dad are a wonderful way to ensure your dog gets their daily exercise, but there is nothing like the feeling a dog gets from running as fast as they can across our park surrounded by their friends and Star Buddies. No leash to hold them back, just pure wild enjoyment. Regular daycare keeps your dog physically and emotionally balanced and we love being able to provide that for your pup.