Ranch Activities

We require you to pick an activity for your pet during their stay. Even an older dog likes a walk, and to be able to explore Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Pet Brigade. Remember, the basic boarding rate includes one activity, so please select at least one activity from the list below. Please think of us as a resort for your pet rather than a storage facility. We want your pet to have a great time.

Group Activities

Pool TimeBRIGADE PT
(Community Play Time) 2 hours per session.

This activity involves supervised play time with other brigade or platoon dogs. Play time sessions are 2 hours in the morning and another 2 hours in the afternoon. Dog must be spayed or neutered and socialized.

Brigade activities may include:

  • Pool Time (weather allowing)
  • Water sports such as sprinkler fun (weather allowing)
  • Fetch
  • Running
  • Large group play

PLATOON WALKS
(Group Walks)

A fun jaunt for a group of dogs to explore the Brigade's 12+ wooded acres (while on a leash of course).

Individual Activities

Rodeo TimeR&R I
(Individual Play Time) One half hour per session.

This is one on one time between your canine recruit and one of our warmhearted staff members. R&R activities may include:

  • Fetch
  • Tennis ball throws
  • Tug of war
  • Frisbee throws

R&R II
15 minutes per session.

One on one cuddle time with your pet along with soft music and story time.

RECON WALK
(Individual Walk)

This 15 minute walk allows your recruit to stretch his paws by taking a brisk jaunt around the Brigade's 12+ wooded acres.

WATER HOLE DIVE
(Individual Pool Time) One half hour per session.

Weather permitting, your dog will have a blast splashing and cooling off in the pool.

KongKONG COMFORT TIME

Even the toughest grunt occasionally needs to relax with a Kong to chew. Kong Comfort Time is designed to help dogs overcome separation anxiety, loneliness, boredom and chewing problems during their stay. On days you designate, your dog is treated to a Kong for your pet's size to enjoy. Kongs are filled with Kong paste, tots and biscuits, they have a great time chewing them and prying out the goodies. This can be given in mid-afternoon or at bedtime.