Forest Dog Daycare, just like their nature

KIKA Dog Daycare

Here, your dog spends the day exactly as they would in their ideal scenario:

• Long walks in the huge Altstetten forest (1–3 hours)

• Rest in a warm, cosy, home-style indoor space, just like home

• Small, calm groups – quality, not quantity

• No crates used as a standard. Dogs move freely; their freedom and comfort come first

• Constant supervision by a professional dog trainer with over 12 years of experience and my Malinois partner, Kaly

This is not a big commercial dog daycare. It is a boutique forest daycare for dogs that are already social, enjoy nature and feel good in small, balanced packs.

Kaly - the four-legged co-trainer

Kaly, my 10-year-old Malinois, is not just “the trainer’s dog”. She is fully trained for this work and acts as a dynamic therapy / role-model dog: she helps in the car, on forest walks, in the indoor rest area, and she shows other dogs how a balanced pack member behaves. Most daycare dogs read and mirror her behaviour – it is like following a real, healthy pack in nature, earning to behave like pack dogs, not chaotic pets.

Why KIKA Dog Daycare?

Experience
12 years professional K9 dog trainer & behaviour, FBA certified, authorised to supervise up to 19 dogs.
5+ years daycare & boarding – KIKA Dog Daycare was already successful, and now it’s back.

Safety & Structure
Small, calm groups with a trainer who reads the pack, manages energy and prevents problems before they happen.

Training in everyday life
Basic training is part of the day: walks, car, rest, play – not an “extra”, but how we live together.

What dogs would choose
Forest walks, freedom with rules, clear structure and real dog company -as dogs, not little humans.

A day at KIKA Dog Daycare

Days: Monday–Thursday
Time: 08:00–17:00
(08:00–09:00 pick-ups · 15:00–17:00 drop-offs)

08:00–09:00 – Pick-up from your home

The day starts… and you don’t have to do much 😄

I pick up your dog in Altstetten 8048 and nearby areas (up to 10 km).
You don’t need to be home – if you wish, you can give me a key and I handle everything.
Your dog gets into the car calmly, without crates, ready for their “forest day”.

09:00–12:00 – Forest, freedom, real dog life

This is the “wow” part of the day 🌳

We go to the huge Altstetten forest.
We walk 1–3 hours, depending on weather and group.
Dogs are free, wearing a long line dragging on the ground for safety.

Your dog:

runs, explores, sniffs,
works mind, nose and body,
moves in a calm, balanced pack, guided by me and my Kaly.

It’s the kind of day a dog would choose for themselves 💚

12:00–15:00 – Food, sleep, pack “chill mode”

After all the action comes deep relaxation 😴

We go back to a cozy, home-style indoor space in Altstetten, with access to a garden.
Dogs eat their own food,
settle on beds, cushions, sofa,
go out for short toilet breaks when needed.

The pack switches into calm mode:

deep sleep,
quiet chewing,
learning to share space respectfully with other dogs.
Small walk in the park and we get ready for drop off.

There is constant supervision -dogs are never left alone.

15:00–17:00 – Drop-off / pick-up

The day ends the way it should: tired, happy, relaxed.

From 15:00 I start dropping dogs back home,
by 17:00 everyone is back, ready to sleep on your couch 😄

👉 If you prefer, you can also pick up your dog from the daycare space between 13:00–15:00, by appointment.

Which dogs is KIKA Dog Daycare for?

Social dogs (with dogs & people)
Not aggressive, not extremely fearful, not escape-obsessed
Walk nicely on leash (especially if large)

Puppies

From 3 months, with basic vaccinations
Higher price due to extra supervision
Larger dogs (up to ~30 kg)
Leash trained, socialised
No strong escape or uncontrolled hunting drive

Requirements & safety

To join KIKA Dog Daycare, your dog must:

Have up-to-date basic vaccinations
Be healthy on the day (no vomiting, coughing, diarrhoea, fever)
Have no serious aggression without prior assessment
Complete a mandatory evaluation
Have the KIKA contract signed

Female dogs in heat:

Pause daycare for about one month, or we discuss if it can work with the current group.

Parasites:
External parasite treatment at least 1 week before daycare – never on the same day.

Evaluation before joining daycare

30-minute introduction in the forest or a park
I observe how your dog moves, walks on leash and communicates with me, Kaly and other dogs
I decide if they are a good fit for this small, calm group

Price: 20 CHF

Owner information & preparation

Your dog will be outside a lot – they may come home a bit dirty (especially if they love mud).
I clean paws, but no full bath or grooming.
Website registration is mandatory – invoices are sent monthly by email or WhatsApp.
No full meal before morning pick-up (to avoid vomiting / motion sickness).
They eat after the big walk, around 12:00.
Please let them pee once before pick-up.
Exact pick-up time is sent via WhatsApp. Ideally, you wait outside if possible.
Your dog should already wear their coat (if they need one) before getting into the car.

What you prepare:

Your dog’s own food (+ optional treats)
Good collar and harness
Long line (if you don’t have one, I use mine)
Coat/jacket if it’s cold

Sometimes I cook for the doggies as an extra act of love - not every day, no extra charge.

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Daycare Prices

Adult dog daycare (08:00–17:00), no transport: 75 CHF / day
Adult dog daycare, 4x per week, no transport: 65 CHF / day
Add pick-up & drop-off within 10 km: +15 CHF / day
→ Total: 90 CHF / day

Puppies up to 14 months:

+25 CHF / day on top of the base price
→ 100 CHF / day (no transport)
→ 115 CHF / day (with transport)

Evaluation for all the doggies (30 min, forest/park): 20 CHF

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

How many dogs per day?
Up to 8 dogs, usually 4–5, to keep the pack calm and well supervised.

Do you have FBA?
Yes. I am FBA certified and authorised to supervise up to 19 dogs at once, which means safe, professional group management.

Do you accept large dogs?
Yes, but places for big dogs are limited.
They must be leash trained, social and safe.

Will my dog be crated?
No crates as a standard.
A few crates exist and are used only for specific dogs, for short, controlled rest, and owners are always informed.

What if my dog does not fit in the group?
If a dog struggles, doesn’t respect other dogs or creates ongoing tension, we stop daycare for that dog.
The calm and safety of the pack always come first.

Do you use training during daycare?
Yes. The whole day is structured like training: calm car loading, group forest walks, respect for space, healthy play, relaxation.
Dogs learn all day through this structure.

Will I get photos and videos?
Yes 😊 I regularly share photos and videos on Instagram so you can see how your dog spends their day – at no extra cost.