Dogtown Academy · Gloucester, MANew
Daycare with a curriculum.
A structured daycare experience combining training, enrichment, fitness, play and one-on-one trainer time to build confidence, positive habits and everyday life skills.
About Academy
Dogtown Academy at Dogtown.
Dogtown Academy replaces a standard play day with a structured one. Dogs rotate through training, enrichment, fitness and play, and every Academy day includes a training session with our trainer.
A typical day mixes agility and treadmill work, scent and puzzle games, time in the sensory garden and trainer-led settle time, so dogs learn to switch on and switch off. It suits puppies building confidence, adolescents with energy to burn and older dogs who enjoy a job.
Service benefits
Why choose Dogtown?
Discover how Dogtown in Gloucester, MA brings joy to your pet with personalized care, expert staff and a safe, fun environment, every visit.
Training session
Every Academy day includes a training session with our trainer, building on the skills you’re working on at home.
Enrichment
Scent and puzzle games, the sensory garden and lick mats that tire a dog faster than running.
Fitness
Treadmill sessions, low-height agility and the A-frame for coordination and confidence.
Play
Matched playgroups of 7–10 dogs between rotations, with all the daycare perks.
One-on-one time
Individual trainer time so each dog gets coaching at their own level.
Report card
What your dog loved, what they found hard, and what to practise at home.
Pricing
Academy days for every pup
Pick a full or half day of structured training and play. Academy dogs enjoy every daycare perk.
per day
Full Day: Dogtown Academy
- Training session with our trainer
- Enrichment, fitness and play rotations
- One-on-one trainer time
- All daycare perks included
- Report card at pick-up
per half day
Half Day: Dogtown Academy
- Morning or afternoon block
- Same structured rotation, shorter day
- Training session included
Save on regular Academy days with 5- and 10-packs, available online and in the Dogtown app.
Academy Half-Day 5-Pack
- Five half days
Academy Half-Day 10-Pack
- Ten half days
Academy Full-Day 5-Pack
- Five full days
Academy Full-Day 10-Pack
- Ten full days
Add-ons for daycare, Academy and overnight stays
Customize your pet’s perfect day.
Enrichment you can add to any daycare day, Academy day or overnight stay, plus a bath or full groom before pick-up. Book add-ons online, in the app or at drop-off.
Frozen Kong
A stuffed, frozen Kong for slow, satisfying work and a calm settle afterwards.
Homemade Pupsicle
A frozen treat made in-house. Great for hot days and nervous first visits.
Puzzle Game
Puzzle toys and slow feeders that turn a treat into ten minutes of problem solving.
Lick Mat
Licking is naturally calming. Ideal after play or for dogs who need a mid-day reset.
Treadmill Session
A supervised walk on the dogPACER treadmill for steady, low-impact exercise.
Sniff Room
Find-it games and scent work in a quiet room, tiring the brain as much as the body.
Bath
A warm bath, blow-dry and brush-out in the Dogtown Grooming studio before pick-up. Priced by size.
Full Grooming
Bath plus a breed-specific or custom haircut, so your dog comes home fresh. Priced by size.
Getting started
How it works
Free evaluation
A temperament test and a few supervised hours so we can place your dog in the right group. Weekdays between 6:30 and 9:30 AM.
Rotate
Training, enrichment, fitness and play across the day, each block led by a trainer, with rest between.
Carry it home
A short report card with games and cues you can repeat at home.
Pick-up & drop-off
The Pup Van comes to you.
Pup Van pick-up and drop-off is available for $10 each way in the Rockport, Gloucester, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea area. Not in the area? Ask us for pricing.
- Rockport
- Gloucester
- Essex
- Manchester-by-the-Sea
In pictures
Smiles and happy tails.
A look at academy days at Dogtown. Tap any photo to zoom.
Google reviews
What pet parents say
Real reviews from pet parents across the North Shore, straight from Google.
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FAQs
Dogtown Academy questions
Straight answers on hours, evaluations, vaccinations and what to bring.
What are your hours, including drop-off and pick-up times?
What is the evaluation process, and why is it required?
What vaccinations and paperwork are required for my dog to attend?
What should I bring when dropping off my dog for daycare or an overnight stay?
Do you offer pick-up and drop-off?
How do you handle dogs with special behavioral needs?
More questions? Read the full FAQ
Pairs well with
Related services.
Next step
Ready for a tail-wagging day?
Book online in a few taps, send the customer inquiry, or come see the facility for yourself. Every dog starts with a free evaluation. No evaluation needed for grooming.
- 01Free evaluationWeekdays 6:30 – 9:30 AM
- 02Book a dayOnline, in the app or by phone
- 03Play, rest, repeatReport card at pick-up
