October Daycare Special!
Buy 10 days, get one FREE; Buy 20 days, get two FREE!
Some days just run long. A shift stretches past six, an appointment pulls you across town, or a Saturday fills up with errands from one end of Hobart to the other. Instead of watching the clock from the couch, your dog can spend those hours at Bittersweet Pet Resorts’ dog daycare near Hobart, IN, where supervised group play, enrichment, and scheduled rest fill the day from drop-off to pickup. Our Northwest Indiana location in Valparaiso is only about 22 minutes away, with its entrance right on U.S. Highway 6. Expect a pup who climbs back into the car tired, content, and ready for a quiet evening at home.
Need overnight care as well? See our dog boarding near Hobart, IN.
Pack Pro Program
Rather than treating it as a credential to hang on the wall, we use Pack Pro certification as the framework behind every daycare and day school session at Bittersweet. Pack Pro is a national consulting organization within the pet care industry, and its focus is helping daycare facilities strengthen how staff are trained and how programs are run. Without that kind of structure, a room full of playing dogs can quickly tip into overstimulation, with constant noise, frantic energy, and very little order. That is precisely what the Pack Pro approach is designed to prevent. Daycares that follow it tend to report fewer barking frenzies, fewer play sessions that escalate into roughhousing, fewer escape attempts at open gates, and fewer play-related injuries, while their teams become more skilled, more confident, and happier in their roles. At our Northwest Indiana location, all of that adds up to a steadier, safer, and more rewarding day for every Hobart dog in our care.
What a Daycare Visit Looks Like for Hobart Pups
Your dog is more than a name on a check-in clipboard here. A typical visit to our dog daycare facility near Hobart, IN includes:
- Indoor play spaces and wide-open play yards with both turf and natural grass, so there’s room to sprint, chase, and wrestle until the zoomies run out
- Agility-style obstacles and a toy lineup that changes often, keeping each visit from feeling like a repeat of the last
- High, secure fencing around every outdoor area, letting dogs enjoy off-leash play safely
- Splash pools and shady spots for cooling off when summer heat settles over Northwest Indiana
- Playgroups sorted by size, energy, and temperament instead of simply grouping whoever arrived that morning
- Hands-on supervision from team members who know each dog personally and stay in the middle of the action
- Scheduled downtime in a climate-controlled rest area, so dogs can catch their breath before heading back out
Brain Games & Enrichment for Hobart Daycare Dogs
Our 5 pillars of Enrichment are:
Nutritional | Sensory Stimulation | Intellectual Enrichment | Social Engagement | Physical Environment
Enrichment at our dog daycare facility near Hobart, IN tires out your dog’s mind right alongside their muscles. Over the course of the day, pups work through puzzle feeders, track down hidden scents, socialize with their playgroup, and tackle problem-solving games that tap into instincts dogs are born with. The payoff is less boredom and more self-assurance with every visit. Each month also brings a fresh theme to keep things lively, with past favorites ranging from “Down on the Farm” to “Mystery Murder,” so the program never settles into a rut.
Our Scent Space takes a different approach. In this quiet, dedicated room, dogs rely on their noses rather than sight or sound to solve each challenge. Don’t let the simplicity fool you: a quarter hour of focused sniffing can leave a dog about as mentally spent as a long walk leaves them physically. That’s especially valuable for nervous pups and high-drive dogs, since nose work is often one of the quickest routes to a more relaxed, settled state of mind.
Puppy Kindergarten for Hobart’s Youngest Pups
Designed for pups up to 12 months old, this 20-day program helps young dogs build solid habits and social confidence from the start:
- Carefully managed meet-and-greets with fellow puppies, grown dogs, and unfamiliar people
- Short, frequent training sessions that rely on positive reinforcement rather than correction
- A daily rhythm that makes room for the naps and frequent potty trips growing puppies need
- Crate-training practice built into the day between play and enrichment
- Gentle treadmill workouts that provide safe, structured exercise
- Consistent mealtimes that help establish routine and predictability from the beginning
- An early introduction to grooming, with two full-service spa visits during the program, each including nail grinding, ear cleaning, and a brush-out
- A “first day of school” photo shared on Facebook, plus weekly progress updates from our training team
Parties, Socials & Seasonal Fun for Hobart Daycare Dogs
Check out our special events at each of our locations:
The Case for Daycare Over a Quiet House in Hobart
- Running, playing, and interacting aren’t extras for a dog; they’re needs, and daycare meets them with supervision rather than leaving them unmet.
- Hours alone at home mean missed exercise and missed mental engagement, while most Bittersweet daycare dogs head home calm and content instead of restless.
- With a dependable outlet for their energy, many dogs show fewer boredom-driven behaviors like nonstop barking, destructive chewing, or house-training setbacks.
- Veterinarians and behavior professionals routinely highlight socialization as essential to a well-balanced dog, and daycare makes it simple to work into a weekly routine.
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October Daycare Special!
Buy 10 days, get one FREE; Buy 20 days, get two FREE!
Dog Daycare FAQs
What vaccinations does my dog need to join daycare?
For the safety of all our guests, we require dogs be up to date on their vaccinations for rabies, DHLPP (distemper), and Bordetella.
Starting July 1st, all dogs will be required to have the leptospirosis (lepto) vaccine in addition to distemper/parvo, rabies, and bordetella. Many veterinarians include lepto within the distemper/parvo combination (often listed as DHLPP), though it may also be administered separately (DHPP).
Can I come in for a tour?
We’d love to show you our facility! Please visit during regular business hours Monday through Saturday and our staff will be happy to take you on a tour.
Do you require a trial evaluation?
Since every dog’s safety and comfort is so important to us, your dog’s first day of daycare starts with a good observation of their personality and play style so we can match them up with the best playmates. We ask they visit us for at least 4-6 hours on this first day.
What will my dog be doing at daycare?
Each pup enjoys all day play from approximately 9am to 4pm. They have plenty of space to run around with friends inside our indoor play area and our outdoor play yard, weather permitting! We utilize crating for resting periods and to help engrain positive crate training skills in all our furry friends!
Do you require reservations for daycare?
We do ask you please give us a call to schedule your appointment. This is to ensure we have all the necessary information such as vaccination records, contact information, and medical information.
When can I drop off and pick up?
We suggest dropping off before 10am to ensure your pup gets as much playtime as possible. For daycare check-out, we ask you please pick up by 7pm.
Our daycare operating hours are:
- Monday-Friday 7:30 am-7:00 pm
- Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
How do I make reservations?
To make a reservation at Bittersweet Pet Resorts, please call us at (269) 684-7361.
Can I add more activities to my dog’s daycare plan?
Yes! Extra activities include bathing or grooming, spa services, and training.
If my plans change, what is your cancellation policy?
Should you need to cancel or change your reservations, please let us know 48 hours prior to your arrival. Over holidays and Spring Break, we require a 2-week notice.
Can you accommodate special needs pets?
We can accommodate many special needs. Please call us to discuss how we can meet your pet’s needs when booking your visit.
Other Services We Offer:
Dog Boarding in Hobart, IN
Heading out of town and need your dog cared for overnight, too? Our Northwest Indiana location offers private, comfortable boarding suites, regular staff walkthroughs, and the familiar faces your dog already knows from daycare, so there’s no settling-in period when you book both.
Dog Training near Hobart, IN
- Play & Train Evaluation — During daycare visits, our team works basic manners into the day using repetition and positive reinforcement, and progress builds with every visit.
- Lodge & Learn Program — Dogs who board with us continue structured daily training throughout their stay, and you’ll receive take-home notes so you can keep reinforcing those skills.
Dog Grooming near Hobart, IN
Blending years of hands-on experience with a real love for animals, our grooming team sends dogs home looking sharp and feeling great. Services include:
- Complete grooms and breed-appropriate haircuts
- Baths paired with coat conditioning
- Clipping and trimming
- De-matting and thorough brush-outs
- Tooth brushing
- Nail trims and grinding, with polish available
- Treatments for heavy shedding and skunk encounters
- Grooming plans customized around your dog’s needs
- Plus additional services!
Testimonials
Dog Daycare Contract
Please download our Dog Daycare Contract for all dogs staying in daycare.
Why Hobart Pet Parents Choose Bittersweet Pet Resorts
In Hobart, a good dog walk is never far away. The paved Oak Savannah Trail heads west out of town toward Griffith and passes through Hobart Prairie Grove, a roughly 300-acre part of Indiana Dunes National Park known for its rare bur oak savanna, with a handy trailhead lot at Robinson Lake Park on South Liverpool Road. When a dog needs to run without a leash, families can head to nearby fenced spaces like Woodland Dog Park in Portage or Dogwood Run at Lemon Lake County Park in Crown Point. Hobart pet parents clearly value active, social time for their dogs on the weekends, so it makes sense they want their dogs’ weekdays to measure up.
Dog daycare near Hobart, IN fills that gap. Instead of eight or more hours alone while you’re at work, shuttling kids to practice, or tackling errands around Hobart, your dog spends the day playing, resting, and being looked after by people who genuinely know them. Our Northwest Indiana location in Valparaiso is an easy drive of about 22 minutes, making it simple for Hobart households to give their dogs the same kind of full, engaging day they’d plan for themselves.
How to Get Here from Hobart
Leaving Hobart, start out toward E 3rd St, then travel E Cleveland Ave and W 700 N into Liberty Township. Make a right at the end of that stretch, and our Northwest Indiana facility at 19 West U.S. Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN 46385, will appear on your left only a few hundred feet later. All told, the trip covers about 11.1 miles and takes around 22 minutes.