Adventure dog day care in Newcastle | Active and outdoor play

You want your dog to be active, happy, and healthy. That’s exactly why we created adventure dog daycare.

We give your dog the time of their life with mental stimulation, exercise, social interaction, and fun.

This means sniffing out new environments, safely exploring streams or sea, woodland, and open spaces. A structured day with high-energy periods, enrichment, calmer exploration, game playing, and probably a nap on the way home.

We focus entirely on outdoor high-welfare settings, exactly as dogs desire. It’s about freedom, adventure, and safety.

The result is a calmer, confident, fulfilled dog. They will love your choice of Olive and Oscar’s.

Three dogs side by side on a woodland walk, a small matched group

Who is this for?

As long as your dog is well, they can usually join us. We can help with anxiety or social interaction and manners. We match temperaments and play styles and create balanced groups in which dogs learn from each other. Their needs will be met, and this will show in their behaviour.

Active dog? This is for them.
Fit but shy or anxious dog? Also, for them.

What is adventure dog daycare?

Small-group adventure dog daycare is focused on outdoor enrichment and socialisation. We take them to one of several places that we know well. We have assessed the environment as both safe and suitable for lots of fun and variety. On any day, that might be woods, beaches, or other open spaces, matched to the weather conditions. All in reasonable proximity to the group’s pickups.

Our days are built around what dogs truly love: fresh air, nature trails, muddy paws, and good friends.

You’ll see the difference when they return to you.

A group of dogs exploring the beach together at low tide

Small group care

We create small, carefully matched groups where all dogs can feel safe, settled, and fulfilled.

It’s lovely to see them all flourish in their own way. They get on delightfully, and they even develop ‘best friends’ within the wider group.

Everyone can go at their own pace. Dogs are lovely and supportive of each other when given the chance.

It works. I get comments from strangers on how well-behaved the dogs are and how they play together.

Dog wading through a river carrying a large stick

Outdoor fun and play

Not just walking, but safe play in water like rivers, streams, and sea. Sand and mud. Sticks, balls, and treats.

What’s not to love?

This isn’t about burning energy. It’s about all-round wellbeing. Not just exhausting a dog but giving them a genuinely fulfilling day.

Talk to us about how this works for your dog

How it works

We collect

Pick up around 10.00, depending on where you are on our route, in relation to five other delightful hounds.

We explore as a group

Beach, woods or open space by 11.00 to 11.30, then 3.5 to 4 hours of active exploring and socialising.

We return

Leave around 2.30 to 3.00. They usually sleep all the way home. Last drop-off by 4.00.

The structure of the day is a key part of why this works.

Our day structure

10.00 Pick up, depending on where you are on our route.
11.00 – 11.30 Arrive at our chosen location: beach, woods and so on.
3.5 to 4 hours Active exploring and socialising.
2.30 – 3.00 Leave the location.
The drive They usually sleep all the way home.
4.00 Last drop-off.

There will always be flexibility based on the conditions. For example, avoiding direct sun at the hottest times. And our routes will include plenty of shaded areas.

A golden retriever grinning up at the camera on a woodland path

Results?

Calmer behaviour at home, better social skills, and a more confident, fulfilled dog. Often, this is noticeable the whole week.

Our thoughtfully matched groups enable each dog to settle, build confidence, and enjoy the day without overwhelm. The balance of movement, social time, and rest means dogs return home happily tired, not overstimulated.

We have even seen these activities help to resolve personality issues. Shyness, anxiety, lack of social ability with other dogs. All of these things noticeably improve through participation in our groups.

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What the humans say

You can tell they do what they love, rain or shine! I was/am struck by how well she’s genuinely learned our dog. I always know he’s in the best hands possible and comes home super happy, content and sleepy. It’s very much been the best thing we’ve done for our dog to keep him active and social! Can’t recommend them enough!!
Michelleand JJ Gosforth
Phoebe has always been a sensitive dog, but Sarah’s calm, patient approach has helped her grow in confidence, and she comes home happy, content and pleasantly tired after spending time exploring with her doggy friends. We love seeing the photos and videos shared on social media of their beautiful woodland and beach adventures – it’s lovely to see Phoebe enjoying herself and having such wonderful experiences.
Francescaand Phoebe Kenton
Chester is a nervous and shy dog but Sarah has brought him out of his shell. He runs out the door all excited and comes back very happy, she has found a group of other calm dogs who play well with Chester. He is very picky on who can be in his gang but loves his group. Amazing daycare with long days at the beach or in the woods!!! Highly recommend.
Clareand Chester Cramlington
To describe our dog as full of quirks and unpredictability would be an understatement, but Sarah has easily taken her under her wing with such love and care! On top of that, Bonnie was a street dog who we later found out also had epilepsy, and Sarah has been so incredibly understanding and patient around her needs. Bonnie’s life has been one big adventure and it brings us so much joy that she gets to carry on the adventures with Olive and Oscar’s! Thank you so much.
Naomiand Bonnie Ouseburn
Their kindness and genuine love for dogs is evident. Always reliable and communicative, it gives us total peace of mind knowing Eddie is safe, happy and in such capable hands. We recommend Olive & Oscar’s wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a truly exceptional dog walker.
Victoriaand Eddie Cramlington
Sarah goes above and beyond to make sure every dog has the best time, and it’s such a comfort knowing Rosie is in such safe, experienced, and caring hands. The photos and updates always make my day, and it’s wonderful seeing Rosie having so much fun, exploring new places, making friends, and enjoying every minute of her adventures. Rosie always comes home happy, relaxed, and pleasantly tired after a day with Sarah, which says everything about how much she enjoys it.
Aislingand Rosie Jesmond

FAQs

Can I have ad hoc days?

You can choose one day per week, but not ad hoc days, unfortunately. This is for various reasons:

We commit to small groups of no more than six dogs. So, if you book the place, it’s important to cover the cost of that place as it’s yours only and can’t be reallocated.
We like to get to know our dogs and match them in suitable friendship groups. Welcoming new members is great, but frequent changes do not work in the same way. When you see this, you will know what we mean.

How many days per week is best?

You can choose between one and five weekdays. Of course, it’s best to keep your dog active on as many days as possible, but one day per week works for some. The changes we see in dog behaviour and contentedness last beyond the day. Every dog is different in how much they want to be active. In our experience, your dog will be content until it next wants an adventure.

My dog is nervous, sensitive or not very ‘dog-social’. Is that okay?

Often, yes. Many dogs do far better in small, calm groups than in busy environments. We’ll always talk honestly about suitability and never place a dog in a situation that doesn’t feel right for them. Contact us to discuss.

Is it right for my dog? Is it only for high-energy dogs?

As long as they are well and reasonably active. They can go at their own pace with us, especially as we match them to a suitable group of dogs.

The only dogs we can’t take are those not physically well or those who like to lie around all day. We also have a minimum age and training level, but this varies by breed and circumstances.

Do you offer extended hours?

No, but you may still be able to use our service. A fulfilled and well-trained dog can be left at home for short periods. So, if we pick up at around 10.00 and drop off at around 4.00, that might work.

How will you keep my dog safe?

The way we manage and care for no more than six dogs at a time. We get to know them all as individuals and monitor them closely. We take them to places we know well. And they are safer in groups, as they interact as a family.

Are all dogs sociable?

Yes, in our experience. It varies depending on their background.

We see them separate into smaller friendship groups, just like humans do. They have best friends. And when a couple of our groups come together, they run to greet each other. It’s a beautiful sight.

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We’d love to hear about your four-legged one. Small groups fill up, so tell us a little about them and we’ll come back to you.

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