Welcome to
treadmills, Pool Sessions, Field Trips and so much more than your average doggie daycare...
Join the Pack
When you join our pack, we help your dog discover how fulfilling life can truly be.
Dogs left home all day often adapt to the boredom and isolation that come with it. Over time, that routine can dull their curiosity and confidence — but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Through daily dog park adventures, Canine Cardio Sessions, and structured fitness programs, dogs experience purpose, exercise, and connection — both with other dogs and their handlers.
The TRANSFORMATION
is visible within days:
calmer energy, sharper focus, and a renewed sense of confidence.
Our mission is simple — to help dogs live longer, happier, and more fulfilled lives through movement, consistency, and leadership.
Our daycare model is the foundation of everything we do.
For seven years before building a facility, Canine Cardio operated outdoors and remotely, managing packs across trails, fields, and neighborhoods. That experience shaped our philosophy: dogs thrive when they’re given structure, exercise, leadership, and freedom — all in balance.
When we opened our physical space, we didn’t copy traditional daycares. We strategically built a system that replicates the benefits of outdoor care inside a safe, controlled environment.
Our daycare is:
Structured – with balanced routines of activity, rest, and enrichment
Staff-Guided – every group is led by trained Pack Leaders
Purpose-Driven – each session has behavioral and physical goals
Dynamic – combining gym time, outdoor exposure, enrichment games, and decompression
We built our model from experience, not assumption — using years of hands-on work to design a daycare that truly enhances dogs’ well-being.
All Aboard the Dog Bus!
Safe, fun, and stress-free transportation for your pups — because they deserve a school bus too!
Not home during pickup or drop-off? No worries! Our trained staff can follow your provided entry instructions, so your pup never misses a day of daycare—no matter your schedule.
Daycare Pricing & Packages
Monday - Friday
7am - 7pm
| A La Carte Services | $ |
|---|---|
| HALF DAY (up to 6 hours) | $50 |
| FULL DAY | $60 |
| OVERNIGHT BOARDING | $89 |
| CARDIO PARK SESSION (Outdoors/includes ride) | $45 |
| TRANSPORTATION – ROUND TRIP | $15 |
| TRANSPORTATION – ONE WAY | $10 |
+ ROUND TRIP RIDE
+ ROUND TRIP RIDE
(INCLUDES RIDE)
What's Included
TREADMILL CARDIO
Purposeful exercise that builds stamina, focus, and drive.
PUZZLE GAMES
& FOOD WORK
Mental challenges that sharpen problem-solving and reduce stress.
SENSORY EXPERIENCES
Exposure to new textures, smells, and sounds for curiosity and adaptability.
FETCH & ENGAGEMENT GAMES
Structured play that deepens communication and recall skills.
REST & RESET TIME
Teaching dogs the vital skill of self-regulation in a stimulating environment.
CLUB ACTIVITY CALENDAR
Keep up with the pack!
Daily Foundation Activities Included With Every Program
Purposeful exercise that builds stamina, focus, and drive.
& FOOD WORK
Mental challenges that sharpen problem-solving and reduce stress.
Exposure to new textures, smells, and sounds for curiosity and adaptability.
ENGAGEMENT GAMES
Structured play that deepens communication and recall skills.
Teaching dogs the vital skill of self-regulation in a stimulating environment.
🐾 Today's Activities
D: Weight Pull E: Pool Time
September 2026 Activity Calendar
D: Drive Activities
E: Explorer Activities
E: Pool Time
E: Scent Work
E: Pool Time
E: Field Trip Friday
E: Pool Time
E: Outdoor Adventure
E: Pool Time
E: Agility Lesson
E: Field Trip Friday
E: Pool Time
E: Scent Work
E: Outdoor Adventure
E: Pool Time
E: Field Trip Friday
E: Agility Lesson
E: Pool Time
E: Scent Work
E: Pool Time
E: Field Trip Friday
E: Pool Time
E: Outdoor Adventure
E: Pool Time
E: Agility Lesson
E: Field Trip Friday
E: Pool Time
E: Scent Work
E: Outdoor Adventure
E: Pool Time
E: Field Trip Friday
October 2026 Activity Calendar
D: Drive Activities
E: Explorer Activities
E: Agility Lesson
E: Field Trip Friday
E: Pool Time
E: Scent Work
E: Outdoor Adventure
E: Pool Time
E: Field Trip Friday
E: Agility Lesson
E: Pool Time
E: Scent Work
E: Pool Time
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Thursday, September 3
D: Weight Pull
E: Pool Time
Friday, September 4
D: Lure Course
E: Field Trip Friday
Monday, September 7
D: Lure Course
E: Pool Time
Tuesday, September 8
D: Weight Pull
E: Outdoor Adventure
Wednesday, September 9
D: Tug Play
E: Pool Time
💛 Ultimate Program Does BOTH Drive & Explorer Activities.
🚨 WE ARE BACK IN ACTION… FIRST STOP… @moxy.dc 🐾
And we are SO excited to officially announce our NEW TREADMILL TRAILER is hitting the road! 🎉🐕💨
We’re bringing Canine Cardio straight to the community with a mobile setup designed to get dogs moving, build confidence, burn energy, and have some FUN.
Come meet our dog pack and see the trailer tomorrow at @moxy.dc for National Dog Day and be one of the first to check out the new trailer in action! 🐾
📍 Moxy DC Hotel
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
Come say hi, meet some adoptable pups, get some doggie donuts and hang with the Canine Cardio crew, and celebrate DOGS with us. 🖤🐶
THE TREADMILLS ARE officially ON THE ROAD. 🚐💨
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#dogtreadmill #rundog #dogexercise #doglovers #dmvevents
🇺🇸🎆 Happy 4th of July & Happy 3rd Birthday, George! 🎂🐾
Today we’re celebrating one of our favorite good boys and wishing George the happiest birthday! ❤️
While you’re enjoying the holiday, remember that the 4th of July can be one of the most stressful days of the year for dogs. Fireworks, parties, and unfamiliar noises can be overwhelming—even for confident pups.
A few ways to help your dog have a better holiday:
🐾 Get them out for plenty of physical exercise before the fireworks start.
🧠 Add mental enrichment like sniffing games, frozen Kongs, or puzzle toys to help tire their brain.
🏡 Keep them safely indoors before dark with doors, gates, and fences secured.
🎶 Close the blinds and turn on music or the TV to help muffle the fireworks.
🦴 Give them a cozy, safe place to relax where they feel comfortable.
A tired dog is often a calmer dog—but remember, exercise won’t completely eliminate fear if your dog is truly noise-sensitive. If your pup struggles every year, don’t wait until the fireworks begin to make a plan.
From all of us at Canine Cardio, have a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸❤️
🎉 Happy 3rd Birthday, George! We know you are having so much fun boarding with us!
#FourthOfJuly #DogLovers #FireworkSafety #HappyDogs #CanineCardio
One of the biggest misconceptions in dog ownership is that more freedom always equals a happier dog.
For many dogs, unlimited access to the house, constant stimulation, and no clear expectations can actually increase anxiety.
Dogs thrive when they know what’s expected of them. Structure, routine, exercise, mental enrichment, and rest help create confidence, stability, and a calmer state of mind.
That’s exactly why at Canine Cardio, our days are built around structure. From guided activities and mental enrichment to exercise and scheduled rest, we help dogs learn how to be successful, confident, and balanced.
A confident dog isn’t built through endless freedom, it’s built through guidance. 🐾
Have you noticed your dog becoming calmer when they’re given more structure?
#CanineCardio #DogTraining #DogBehavior #ConfidentDogs #WhereADogCanBeADogAgain
If dogs could talk, we think they’d say something like this:
“Thanks for choosing me.
Thanks for loving me on my best days and my chaotic ones.
Thanks for every walk, every treat, every cuddle, and every time you called me a good dog.” 🐾
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Canine Cardio moms 💖
Whether your babies have two legs or four, today is for celebrating all the love, care, patience, and comfort you give every single day.
#happymothersday #dogmom #caninecardio
Happy Dog Mom Day to the women who plan their lives around potty breaks, have 10,000 photos of their dog sleeping, and somehow never leave the house without dog hair on them 🤍
At Canine Cardio we get to see firsthand how loved your dogs are every single day, and it never goes unnoticed. Thank you for trusting us with your babies, spoiling them endlessly, and being the kind of moms dogs deserve.
Today is for the dog moms 🐾✨
#dogmomday #caninecardio #dogmomlife
A dog being scared of something does not automatically mean they should avoid it forever. 🩵
Part of good coaching is understanding the difference between overwhelming a dog… and helping them work through uncertainty with guidance, clarity, and support.
The first time he saw the treadmill, he looked terrified. But instead of labeling him as “unable” or giving up the second he felt uncomfortable, we slowed down, stayed consistent, and helped him build confidence through the process.
Now look at him.
Sometimes confidence is built by realizing the scary thing didn’t break you. 🐾
That’s what coaching is. Not force. Not flooding. Guidance through the uncomfortable moments so the dog comes out stronger on the other side.
#CanineCardio #DogTransformation #DogTraining #ConfidenceBuilding #WorkingDog
Happy Cinco de Mayo from our crew 🐶🇲🇽✨
Tacos? Check. 🌮
Sombreros? Check. 🎉
Pups ready to party harder than you? Absolutely 🐾💃
Cinco de Mayo = 100% wiggles, 0% chill 😌
#cincodemayo #doglovers #explore #caninecardio
At Canine Cardio, we incorporate puzzles into our structured daycare days to give dogs the mental stimulation they need, not just physical exercise. Sniffing, problem-solving, and figuring things out taps into their natural instincts and helps tire them out in a completely different (and super important) way.
Why we love them:
• Builds confidence
• Reduces boredom + unwanted behaviors
• Encourages calm focus
• Works their brain just as much as their body
A tired dog isn’t just one who ran all day, it’s one who thought all day too!
Because here, we don’t just let dogs run… we help them learn, grow, and use that brain! 🐶✨
#caninecardio #dogsofinstagram #dogpuzzletoys #puzzlesfordogs #clubcaninecardio