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 the Ponderosa. 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 TimeDUDE RANCH ROUNDUP
(Community Play Time) $10.00 per 2 hour session.

This activity involves supervised play time with other Dude Ranch guest 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.

Roundup activities may include:

  • Pool Time (weather allowing)
  • Water sports such as sprinkler fun (weather allowing)
  • Fetch
  • Run Arounds

THE PONDEROSA POSSE
(Group Walks) $8.00

A fun jaunt for a group of dogs to explore the Ponderosa's 5 wooded acres (while on a leash of course).

Individual Activities

Rodeo TimeBUCKAROO RODEO
(Individual Play Time) $8.00 per half hour

This is one on one time between your buckaroo and one of our warmhearted ranch hands. Rodeo activities may include:

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

COWPOKE CUDDLE TIME
$8.00 per 15 minutes

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

HOME ON THE RANGE WALK
(Individual Walk) $8.00 per walk

This 15 minute walk allows your cowpoke to stretch his paws by taking a brisk jaunt around Pet Ponderosa's 5 wooded acres.

WATER HOLE DIVE
(Individual Pool Time) $10.00 per half hour

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

KongKONG COMFORT TIME
$3.00 per Kong session

Even the toughest hombre 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.