The Mutt Hutt has continually to provided the dogs of northeast Ohio a place to socialize. We offer daytime socialization and select add-on grooming services offered during your dogs visit with us. Our mission has been and remains prioritizing the needs of dogs and finding a balance for the needs of their owners. Thoughtful and individualized attention for each dog is the goal when dog owners and dogs walking through our doors. We are grateful to be a part of your dog's life.
We understand the remarkable responsibility and trust that comes with establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with our clients. Our staff are all dog lovers, most are dog owners, and all of them are experienced with animal behavior and communication. Continue scrolling to learn more about our services.
We understand the remarkable responsibility and trust that comes with establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with our clients. Our staff are all dog lovers, most are dog owners, and all of them are experienced with animal behavior and communication. Continue scrolling to learn more about our services.
Daytime Socialization
The Mutt Hutt is a year-round indoor and outdoor facility with a focus on supervised, safe and enriching dog socialization. We provide a structured and social atmosphere for dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds. We understand dogs and their need to exercise and socialize. Play and socialization with other dogs and humans keeps a dog’s mind active and helps it remain mentally fit. Boredom and lack of an exercise routine may lead to destructive behaviors at home such as chewing, digging or barking, and can adversely affect a dog’s willingness to obey commands. Our role in your dog's life is to make sure they are having the best experience socializing and exercising.
Dogs visiting must have a reservation booked in advance. Standing reservations are highly recommended.
During the visit your dog can expect lots of leash-free socialization and attention filled with interaction and play with other dogs of all sizes and energy levels as well as necessary rest time when needed. We provide a healthy, fun and nurturing environment for your dog while in our care. Our focus is on constructive, rather than destructive, dog behavior. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring that your dog is well-cared for at all times and treated like one of our own dogs in our homes.
Dogs visiting must have a reservation booked in advance. Standing reservations are highly recommended.
During the visit your dog can expect lots of leash-free socialization and attention filled with interaction and play with other dogs of all sizes and energy levels as well as necessary rest time when needed. We provide a healthy, fun and nurturing environment for your dog while in our care. Our focus is on constructive, rather than destructive, dog behavior. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring that your dog is well-cared for at all times and treated like one of our own dogs in our homes.
The Mutt Hutt offers full (up to 12.5-hours) and half (up to 6-hours) days of daycare. Our priority while working with your dog while managing a pack of dogs in attendance each day is knowing their personality, behavior traits and what makes them unique. For the safety of the pack we do not provide or accommodate owner-provided lunches unless there is a medical or other need that has been discussed with us ahead of time such as a young puppy staying for a full day. In our experience there are too many distractions keeping a dog from devouring a bowl full of kibble. We kindly ask our clients to either feed your dog a bigger breakfast the morning followed by a 20-45 minute break before exercising or increase their dinner portion served after returning home.
Although we are cage-free for safety there are designated safety spots and quiet spaces within the facility typically occupied with a dog who need a rest from high-activity playing or a dog who may enjoy having alone time. The interior playroom space is approximately 2,500 square feet with concrete floors and overhead radiant heaters. The outside yard is approximately 7,500 square feet with smooth pea gravel, shade trees, umbrellas, dog houses and seasonal play equipment including sprinklers, and small and large wading pools. We use above ground cot-style beds to keep your dogs comfortable year round. In the winter months we provide a dog sweater to those who need of an extra layer of warmth.
For humans expecting tiny humans we offer new parents commuting with babies “Baby on Board” service which give you peace of mind having help from one of our dog handlers assisting with getting your dog into our facility or back to your car at the end of the day. Please note your dog(s) must be leashed in the car in order for our handlers to safely remove them. Please be patient with us, too! It’s always helpful to let us know in advance that you will need this service. This is for parents with children 3 years or younger in car seats only.
For humans expecting tiny humans we offer new parents commuting with babies “Baby on Board” service which give you peace of mind having help from one of our dog handlers assisting with getting your dog into our facility or back to your car at the end of the day. Please note your dog(s) must be leashed in the car in order for our handlers to safely remove them. Please be patient with us, too! It’s always helpful to let us know in advance that you will need this service. This is for parents with children 3 years or younger in car seats only.
