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Your Dog's Adventure Awaits...
Work and travel guilt-free, knowing your dog is cared for and having the ultimate canine adventure! Whether your pup needs boarding, daycare, or a spa day with our grooming services, this is what 40 acres of canine paradise looks like—where your dog trades sidewalks for forest trails, backyards for boundless adventure, and everyday routine for extraordinary care. Access to our adventure grounds is included with daycare and boarding stays.
Honest Pricing
All-inclusive pricing with no surprise charges for walks, outdoor activities, or medication administration.
Enrichment Activities
Mental stimulation with puzzle feeders, scent work, interactive toys, and problem-solving activities
Off Leash Freedom &
Outdoor Play
Four daily off-leash walks through 1.5km of forest trails with supervised outdoor play time.
Frequent Communication
Regular updates through email, text messages, and social media photos so you stay connected to your dog's adventures
Structured Day
with Rest & Play
Set arrival/departure times, scheduled meals, rest periods, and activities for a secure, familiar routine.
Special Celebrations & Events
Birthday parties, Halloween romps, and other celebrations—with keepsake photos
The Homestead Property
Nestled on a scenic side road in Nottawa, just minutes from Collingwood and Blue Mountain Resort, our 40-acre adventure grounds offer thoughtfully designed spaces that awaken your dog's senses and prevent boredom.
Forest Adventures & Open Fields
Off-leash group hikes through enchanted woodlands where forest bathing allows dogs to feel truly alive. Freedom runs across open fields with natural pack dynamics, sparking curiosity and encouraging both play and peaceful rest.
Family Backyard & Swim Pond
Our private beach-front pond offers swimming sessions, paddleboard adventures, and gentle aqua therapy for senior dogs, complete with a rest area with raised beds for lounging. This picturesque space also features flower-covered barn ruins, romantic rose arbours, and a charming veggie garden—creating endless photo opportunities for those Instagram-worthy moments.
Four Fenced Playgrounds
Our four fenced playgrounds each serve a purpose, whether it's for clean dry play in our Pebble Pen, a grassy haven in Creekside behind our Canine Cottage, training and fetch in our acre-sized Hydro Park, or cooling off in the swim pond in our family's backyard.
Canine Cottage & Spa
Climate-controlled comfort with home-like furnishings, individual lockers, themed birthday party space, and professional wellness services.
Benefits to Your Dog
Is your dog a born explorer who lives for the thrill of discovery? The Homestead Nottawa is designed for adventurous spirits who thrive in the great outdoors - the kind of dogs who see mud as a badge of honor and every trail as a new frontier. We welcome well-socialized, friendly dogs who play nicely with others and have the confidence to embrace new experiences. If you're the type of dog parent who believes the best days end with dirty paws and happy hearts, you've found your perfect match.
Socialization
The Homestead Nottawa provides dogs with the opportunity to socialize with other dogs, helping them to develop better social skills and reducing behavioural problems
Mental Stimulation
Engaging in play and activities keeps dogs mentally stimulated, which is crucial to their overall well-being
Physical Exercise
40 acres of private trails, fields, and a swim pond for our guests to run and play, promoting physical health and helping to burn off excess energy
Preventing boredom
Daycare keeps dogs engaged. Dogs left alone for long periods may chew, dig, or bark excessively out of boredom or anxiety.
Health Benefits
Physical activity from playtime can help maintain a healthy weight and strong muscles
Explore Nature
Surrounded by forests and fields, The Homestead Nottawa allows dogs to embrace their natural instincts—exploring, running, digging, and bonding as a pack.
Benefits to You
Beyond Travel Days - When The Homestead Nottawa Can Help
Most people only start looking at dog boarding and daycare when they're going away from home, but it's so much more! Our clients have discovered countless scenarios where a day at The Homestead makes life easier. Whether you're deep in home renovations, hosting guests where you want a well-mannered companion, tackling ski and golf adventures around Collingwood, or simply need to "reset" your dog's energy levels, we're here to help. From moving day chaos to running errands, The Homestead Nottawa turns potentially stressful situations into worry-free experiences - you get things done while your pup gets their adventure fix.
Popular uses: Home renovations • Special guests • Ski & golf days • Moving • Energy management • Errand runs
Guilt-Free Dog Ownership
Your dog will look forward to a visit to The Homestead! You can travel or work knowing your dog is living their best life!
Peace of Mind
Trained staff monitor dogs to ensure safe play and intervene in any conflicts, which greatly reduce the risk of injury.
Convenient for Owners
Daycare is open 5 days a week year-round to support busy families, with flexible arrival times when possible
Inclusive Pricing
A wide array or services and amenities at no extra charge including walks, enrichment activities, outdoors, and more!
Adventure Hours
Monday to Friday | 8am – 5:30 pm
Daycare, Boarding, Grooming, Wellness
Saturday & Sunday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Boarding