We're absolutely thrilled and honored to have been voted Best Dog Daycare and Boarding Facility in the Toledo area, and we're excited to have also earned second place in grooming! At A Walk in the Park, we're constantly striving to create an even better environment for your dogs. Our unique approach to daycare provides exciting, sensory-rich adventures designed to stimulate each dog's mind and body. We've reimagined boarding by creating fun, stress-free sleepovers, where dogs enjoy the natural comfort of social sleeping alongside a caring human caregiver. Dogs aren't isolated—they're surrounded by friends, receiving attention and affection throughout the night. Discover why we're different and why our clients can't stop raving about us at awalkintheparkoftoledo.com
Our enrichment program goes beyond traditional daycare activities by turning daily adventures into captivating stories starring your dogs! Each month, we create themed enrichment experiences that immerse dogs in imaginative scenarios—from thrilling pirate voyages to whimsical holiday adventures. Combining real-life footage of the dogs in action with cutting-edge AI imaging, we bring these adventures to life in videos where your pets become the heroes. With a delightful mix of actual footage and creative storytelling, each themed episode showcases individual dogs, giving them starring roles—just like Arlo, who recently earned his spot as a brave member of our pirate crew! This interactive approach not only entertains and engages your dogs but also provides you with joyful, memorable glimpses into your pet's day. Find out more at awalkintheparkoftoledo.com
Happy dogs is what we do!®
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Chapter 3 of The Legend of Captain Barkbeard – Fire the Cannons! 🏴☠️💣🐶
In the action-packed third chapter of The Legend of Captain Barkbeard, our brave crew faces their fiercest rival yet—the dreaded Crimsontail Pirates, known for their cunning tactics. With enemy ships closing in, Captain Barkbeard orders, "Fire the cannons!" launching into the exciting Cannonball Chase enrichment activity. Dogs enthusiastically leap and dodge rolling cannonballs scattered across the deck, cleverly mimicking the battle scenario. This physical and sensory enrichment activity encourages speed, agility, quick reflexes, and sharpens dogs' coordination and body awareness. Dogs chase and leap over the rolling "cannonballs," promoting physical fitness and quick-thinking skills. For pet parents, this activity underscores the value of controlled, stimulating play, highlighting how structured enrichment builds confidence, coordination, and agility in their dogs. As Barkbeard's crew cleverly maneuvers through the challenge, they not only evade the Crimsontail Pirates but also remind us that every playful chase can turn pups into confident adventurers! Find out more about our training and enrichment based daycare programs at awalkintheparkoftoledo.com 🦜⚓🌊
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We're not your typical dog daycare—at A Walk in the Park, we offer dogs a place to thrive, not just to wait. Instead of hours spent idle or overstimulated, our unique enrichment and training-based programs engage your dog's mind and body, providing meaningful experiences tailored to their individual needs. Each day here is packed with carefully designed activities that tap into natural canine instincts—like exploring new scents, solving puzzles, practicing fun, game-based training, and participating in guided social interactions—so dogs leave happier, healthier, and more fulfilled. Our approach means your dog comes home not just tired, but content and satisfied, having enjoyed a day filled with purposeful play, confidence-building challenges, and plenty of joyful discoveries. Happy dogs is what we do!™️
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Batten down the hatches, we are sailing towards more adventures this week! Happy dogs is what we do!™️
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Ahoy, brave four-legged adventurers! The salty sea breeze is calling, and the golden sands of our tropical island await your paws. Do you have your sea legs ready? The ocean sparkles under the sun, whispering secrets of hidden treasures and daring escapades. Mysterious messages have washed ashore, and only the bravest of pups can unravel their cryptic clues. With each wag of your tail and every pawprint in the sand, you’ll be part of an epic pirate quest filled with thrilling discoveries, buried loot, and swashbuckling fun. So, hoist the sails, sharpen your senses, and get ready to embark on the most exciting adventure of your lives! Are you ready to set sail, me hearties? Arrr! 🏴☠️🐶
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We will be having swashbuckling fun in March, join us when we will have adventures on the Seven Seas!
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Training doesn’t have to be a chore—it can be quick, fun, and the highlight of your dog’s day! At A Walk in the Park, we turn training into a game where your dog makes choices that earn rewards, so they want to behave the way you’d like. No drills, no frustration—just a few minutes a day of engaging play that strengthens your bond, builds confidence, and enriches your dog’s life. By shaping behaviors through positive reinforcement and choice-based learning, your dog becomes an eager participant in training, checking in with you, responding faster, and staying focused—even in distractions. And the best part? It works. You’ll see real results that make life together easier, more enjoyable, and more connected. Ready to start? Let’s train in a way that you and your dog will love! 🐶❤️ Email us at [email protected] to get started!
Our Puppy Love event took Valentine’s Day enrichment to a whole new level—turning everyday activities into the ultimate dog dating TV show! We captured the dogs as they played, explored, and participated in themed enrichment challenges, then wove it all into a fun, playful story, complete with AI-generated video segments to bring the show to life. From Love Scent Boxes to Taste Test Auditions, each activity was designed to tap into the dogs’ natural instincts while keeping them engaged, entertained, and fully in the moment. And the best part? We never force dogs to perform for the camera. Instead, we set up exciting environments, let them explore and interact freely, and simply roll the cameras—letting their natural joy and curiosity tell the story.
We had an absolute blast creating Puppy Love, and we know you’re going to love watching it just as much! Seeing the dogs fully immersed in their activities, making their own choices, and showing off their personalities was pure magic. This project is just another example of how we combine enrichment, storytelling, and a little creativity to make something truly special for the dogs and their families. And we’re just getting started! Stay tuned for even more exciting adventures—we can’t wait to share what’s next!
If you would like to know more about our enrichment and training based dog daycare programs, let us know at [email protected]
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The final episode of The Great Thanksgiving Adventure is complete, and it’s time for the dogs to celebrate! This was our first fully completed project where we combined enrichment with AI video to create an immersive story—letting the enrichment activities shape the narrative while the story inspired the activities we designed for the dogs. Since then, we’ve taken this concept even further, creating even more exciting projects that we can’t wait to share. If you’re not familiar with enrichment or have heard about it but aren’t sure if it’s right for your dog, email us at [email protected]! We’d love to explain how enrichment improves behavior, reduces stress, and enhances a dog’s overall quality of life.
Chapter 5 of The Great Thanksgiving Adventure, The Thanksgiving Feast is in Sight, brought another exciting challenge for our canine adventurers. As they got closer to their goal, we used enrichment activities to tap into their natural instincts—encouraging them to sniff out hidden “feast” treats, navigate puzzle feeders, and explore new textures and scents. Enrichment and choice-based training are so powerful because they don’t just teach behaviors; they shape how dogs feel about the world around them. Behaviors are driven by emotions, and when a dog is anxious or over aroused, we can’t just ask them to “calm down”—but we can change their emotional state by engaging their senses, giving them problem-solving opportunities, and letting them make choices. When dogs have an outlet for their natural behaviors, they become more confident, relaxed, and able to navigate new experiences without stress. That’s why enrichment isn’t just about fun—it’s about creating happier, more balanced dogs. If you would like to know more about our enrichment and training programs, and how we can help your dog, email us at [email protected]
Chapter 4 of The Great Thanksgiving Adventure, The Muddy Detour, challenged our canine explorers with an unexpected obstacle—a slippery, soggy path standing between them and their journey’s next stop! To bring this chapter to life, we created a sensory course where dogs ran through pools filled with sand and water, simulating the feel of a real muddy detour. Some dogs eagerly charged through, splashing and kicking up sand, while others approached with more caution, testing the terrain before making their way across. This enrichment activity shaped the story by adding a playful, physical challenge that mirrored the adventure, while the story itself gave purpose to the activity, making the experience more exciting and engaging. By incorporating new textures and surfaces, we not only created a fun, immersive experience but also helped build confidence as dogs navigated an unusual environment, reinforcing how storytelling and enrichment work together to create something truly special! If you would like to know more about our unique enrichment program, email us at [email protected]
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