It's A Dog's Life Doggie Daycare

It's A Dog's Life Doggie Daycare is a crateless dog daycare in Middlefield, CT, at 130 Meriden Rd. Dogs spend the day loose in group play instead of waiting out the hours in a crate. The facility has room for around 30 dogs across its indoor and outdoor play areas.

What a day here looks like

Play is the point. The outdoor area gives dogs space to run, and there's indoor play space for the stretches when Connecticut weather doesn't cooperate. Because the environment is cage-free, dogs stay together and socialize with each other and with the staff rather than rotating in and out of runs. The format fits dogs who genuinely enjoy other dogs.

Services and amenities

• Half-day and full-day doggie daycare
• Crateless, cage-free group play
• Spacious outdoor play area
• Indoor play space
• Nail trimming for dogs

What makes it different

The crateless setup is the main distinction. Instead of separate runs with scheduled play breaks, dogs stay in the group for the day, which is a better fit for a social dog than a nervous one. Owners can see the space first, since the facility welcomes visits, and the free meet and greet lets both sides tell whether a dog fits the group.

Booking and practical details

Booking is by phone at (860) 638-1184, and Dogslife24@yahoo.com reaches them by email. Daily rates run $25 to $30, with multi-dog daily rates for households bringing two. Forms and applications live on the website, along with a photo gallery, and the daycare posts on Facebook.