BarkYard Station formerly Happy Trails Pet Center

Enrichment.

Enrichment Services

Give your dog a purpose-filled break from the normal routine. Our enrichment sessions blend mental stimulation and positive reinforcement with safe, structured activities—helping to reduce stress, build confidence, and keep your pup happily engaged.

Black newfoundland dog sitting inside colorful agility tunnel at Barkyard Station Enrichment Daycare
Border Collie focused on enrichment stimulation-BarkYard Station-Acworth-Ga

What is Enrichment?

Enrichment is more than extra playtime. It is a structured, goal-based activity designed to engage your dog’s brain and body in healthy ways. Each session is guided by a trained team member and can be customized for puppies, high-energy dogs, anxious dogs, seniors, or any pup that needs gentle, confidence-building support.

Mental Stimulation

Puzzles, scent games, problem-solving, impulse control.

Confidence Building

low-pressure challenges, novelty exposure, calm routines.

Obedience Reinforcement

calm manners, focus work, simple cues.

Body Awareness

balance work, low-impact obstacles, coordination games.

Enrichment Options

Two session lengths to match your dog’s needs. Add enrichment to daycare or boarding, or schedule it as a standalone service.

Basic Enrichment

$
15

per session

Quick mental workout and decompression

Scent games, simple puzzles, focus work

Perfect add-on during daycare or boarding

Premium Enrichment

$
25

per session

Extended 1:1 time with a team member

Multi-activity session (scent + puzzles + confidence)

Great for high-energy dogs or enrichment goals

How It Works

Recommended for

  • High-energy dogs that need a productive outlet.

  • Dogs that get bored, anxious, or overstimulated.

  • Puppies learning confidence and manners.

  • Seniors needing gentle mental engagement.

  • Boarding dogs that benefit from a routine reset.

Helpful note: If your dog is new to our facility, we may recommend a tour and evaluation before adding enrichment, especially for daycare or boarding participants.

New Client Registration Form

  • Please fill out our New Client Registration form for a faster check-in service. 

Vaccinations

Enrichment has no unique requirements beyond our standard policy: dogs MUST be current on vaccinations, just like our other services. You can upload your pet’s vaccine records on our contact form.

Contact us to add enrichment to a daycare or boarding stay, or to learn which option is best for your dog!