Species Enrichment
Mental stimulation and engagement for every pet.
Enrichment may include species-appropriate play, mental stimulation, bonding time, or activity tailored to your pet's individual needs.
Additional enrichment options are outlined in the next section below and can be customized to your pet's individual needs.
Many clients choose to include enrichment visits to provide additional stimulation, exercise, and personalized one-on-one attention while they're away.
Dogs:
- Sniff walks and scent exploration
- Puzzle toys or treat games
- Structured play sessions
- Reinforcement of basic training cues
- Frozen enrichment treats or lick mats
- Calm bonding and attention time
- Mental stimulation games
Cats:
- Interactive wand toy play
- Laser or chase games
- Window enrichment/ bird watching setup
- Gentle brushing or bonding time
- Catnip or silvervine enrichment
- Toy roatation and stimulation
- Climbing or perch engagement
Small Mammals:
- Safe playtime outside enclosure (if approved)
- Foraging activities
- Hide-and-seek treats
- Toy rotation and stimulation
- Tunnel or hide engagement
- Gentle bonding and interaction time
- Habitat enrichment and comfort checks
- Fresh hay or enrichment feeding setups (if applicable)
Horses:
- Hand grazing and pasture bonding time
- Stall or paddock enrichment monitoring
- Calm companionship and interaction
- Treat puzzles or enrichment toys (if approved)
- Behavior and wellness observation
Farm Animals/Livestock:
- Feeding routines and appetitie monitoring
- Behavorial and wellness observation
- Social interaction and calm presence
- Environmental checks within stalls, coops, or paddocks
- Enrichment through natural foraging engagement (if applicable)
Birds:
- Toy rotation and stimulation
- Talking/social interaction
- Foraging or treat puzzles
- Gentle handling and bonding time
- Perch and habitat engagement
- Supervised out-of-cage time (if approved by owner)
Reptiles/Exotics:
- Habitat checks and environmental enrichment
- Feeding stimulation
- Gentle interaction if appropriate
- Temperature and humidity monitoring
- Habitat rearrangement or visual stimulation
- Observation of behavior and activity levels
- Fresh water and habitat refresh
- Species-appropriate handling if approved by owner
Fish:
- Feeding and monitoring appetite
- Water level monitoring
- Light habitat observation and wellness monitoring
- Visual engagement and environmental observation
- Tank environment/equipment checks (filters, aeration, lighting)
- Behavioral and wellness observation
Adventure & Enrichment Visits
More Than a Visit-- An Enrichment Experience for Your Dog
Looking to give your pet a little extra excitement during your time away?
This is where your pet gets something beyond routine care-- thoughtfully designed experiences that provide both physical acitvity and mental stimulation. Whether it's a relaxing walk through a local park, a short car ride, or a change of scenery, these visits are tailored to your dog's personality, energy level, and comfort.
Designed specifically for dogs, these experiences provide both physical activity and mental stimulation beyond routine care.
A great option for social, high-energy, or enrichment-driven dogs who thrive on new experiences beyond the home environment.
Enrichment outings are available as an upgraded experience during your pet's scheduled visit, with pricing tailored to the level of outing selected. Pricing reflects the time, travel, and personalized care involved in each experience.
What These Visits May Include:
- Park or trail walks
- Car rides for stimulation
- One-on-one outing time
- Treat trips (if approved)
- Short outings to pet-friendly stores for stimulation (if appropriate)
- Controlled public outings for socialization and enrichment
Safety & Approval:
- Owner approval required
- Dogs must be leash-trained and safe in public settings
- Weather and safety dependent
- Dog parks are not included unless explicitly approved
- Outings are based on each dog's temperament, behavior, and comfort level
- Paws + Hooves reserves the right to modify or skip outings if safety is a concern
- Additional time and travel may affect pricing depending on location
Pricing Based on Each Experience:
This service is designed as an upgraded experience beyond standard in-home visits. Pricing varies based on the type of outing, time involved, and level of care provided.
Simple Enrichment Outings:
- Starting at $25-$35+
- Car rides for stimulation
- Short change-of-scenery outings
Enhanced Experiences:
- Starting at $40-$50+
- Park or trail walks (hour or longer)
- Pet-friendly store visits (if appropriate)
- Treat trips (if approved)
Extended Enrichment Outings:
- Starting at $55-$65+
- Controlled public outings for socialization
- Multi-location outings
- Higher-energy or speciality outings for active dogs
- Longer, immersive outings tailored to your dog's energy level
- Structured enrichment sessions_ training reinforcement, confidence building, or mental stimulation)
Additional travel may affect pricing depending on distance and location of outing.
A great option for dogs who benefit from extra stimulation, activity, or a change of environment during your time away.
Each experience is tailored to your dog's needs and comfort level.
Enrichment putings can be added to any booking to provide your dog with additional exercise, mental stimulation, and persoanlized one-on-one attention while you're away.
Available for established clients with pets we know and have previously care for.
Please note:
All services and pricing are subject to change based on individual care needs, time, and level of service provided.
Because every companion deserves a little extra care!
Companion Pets Add-On Services
Dogs:
- Extended walk or Playtime (15-30min) ...... $10-20
- Brushing/De-shedding Session ................ $10-15
- Paw Wipe or Paw Balm Treatment ............ $5
- Face Wipe / Facial Clean- Up .................... $5
- Bath + Towel Dry .................................... $20-35
- Late Night Potty Break (after 9pm) ............ $15
Cats:
- Extra Playtime / Enrichment .................... $10
- Brushing /Coat Care ............................... $10-15
- Litter Box Deep Clean .............................. $10
- Face Wipe / Facial Clean-Up ..................... $5
Small Mammals:
- Cage / Habitat Deep Clean ...................... $10-15
- Brushing / Nail Check ............................ $10
- Floor Time / Exercise Pen Supervision ....... $10-15
- Fresh Veggie Prep or Treat Time ............... $5-10
Reptiles:
- Enclosure Deep Clean ............................ $15-25
- Tank Water Change (semi-aquatic) ........... $10-15
- Feeding + Handling / Socialization ........... $10
- Misting / Humidity Check ........................ +$5
Amphibians:
- Tank Water Refresh / Filter Check ............. $10
- Misting / Moisture Maintenance ............... $5
- Tank Sanitization .................................. $10-15
Birds:
- Cage Deep Clean .................................. $15-20
- Wing / Nail Check ................................. $10-15
- Out of Cage Playtime /Flight Session ....... $10-15
- Foraging or Toy Refresh Setup ................ $5
- Fresh Chop / Produce Prep ..................... $5-10
Farm Animals:
- Barn / Coop Deep Clean ........................ $25-40+
- Feed / Water Tub Scrub + Refill ............... $10-15+
- Fly Spray / Grooming / Hoof Check ......... $10-20 per animal
- Egg Collection + Log Update .................. $5-10
Please note:
All services and pricing are subject to change based on individual care needs, time, and level of service provided.

Equine & Farm Care Add-On Services
Enhance your equine or animal care with additional services tailored to comfort, wellness, and routine support.
All add-on services are designed to complement your animal's care plan and can be customized based on individual needs.
Barn and farm guidelines are listed below to help provide a general understanding of how pricing may vary based on property size, stall quantity, number of animals, amenities, workload, and overall care needs.
Routine Add-On Services:
Essential daily support services that keep your animal's environment clean, safe, and well-maintained.
- Basic Stall Cleaning- Includes removing soiled bedding, adding fresh shavings, and cleaning/refilling one water bucket per stall to help keep your horse' environment clean, dry, and comfortable. Starts at $10 per stall. $18 for 2 stalls, $26 for 3 stalls, and so on. Additional water buckets may be added; pricing listed below.
- Basic Water Bucket Cleaning: Includes emptying, rinsing, lightly scrubbing, and refilling water buckets to help maintain fresh, clean water for your horses. Ideal for routine daily maintenance and upkeep. Starts at $5 each. Depending on quantity and condition. Starting pricing at 2 buckets: $9; 3 buckets: $13; 4 buckets: $17 and so on.
- Paddock Cleaning- Includes removal of manure and debris from smaller turnout areas to help maintain a cleaner, healthier environment for your horses. Starts at $15-$20 per paddock. Pricing dependent on paddock size, terrain, and workload.
- Pasture Cleaning- Includes removal of manure and debris from turnout areas to help maintain a clean, healthy environment. Starts at $25-$35 per pasture. Pricing dependent on pasture size, terrain and workload.
- Horse Turnout- Includes safely leading your horse to and from the pasture or paddock, with a check of fencing, water, and overall safety to ensure a smooth and stress-free turnout. Starts at $10. For 2 horses is $18, 3 horses is $26, and so on.
- Basic Light Barn Clean-Up- Need a quick tidy-up? This service includes sweeping common areas, picking up debris, and disposing of trash or light waste. Starts at $15. Pricing may vary depending on barn size, number of barn areas, aisleways, overall condition, and workload.
Deep Cleaning & Barn Reset Services:
Premium deep-cleaning and organization services designed to refresh, organize, and maintain a clean, functional barn environment.
Pricing may vary dependent on barn size, stall quantity, organization needs, amenities, accessibility, overall condition, and workload.
Barn and farm size guidelines are listed below to help provide a general understanding of how pricing may vary based on property size, stall quantity, number of animals, amenities, workload, and overall care needs.
Stall Reset Services:
- Full Stall Strip Cleaning- Includes completely stripping all bedding from the stall, deep cleaning, and replacing with fresh bedding for a full stall reset. Ideal for seasonal deep cleans, excessive buildup, or fresh starts. Additional deep-cleaning services such as mat removal, hosing, or pressure washing may be available upon on stall setup and condition. Starts at $35 per stall. 2 stalls: $65; 3 stalls: $95; and so on. Pricing depends on stall size, bedding amount, and condition.
- Seasonal Barn Refreshes- Perfect for spring cleaning or seasonal resets. Services may include sweeping, cobweb removal, organization, wash-downs, and general cleanup to help refresh and restore your barn environment. Pricing depends on barn size and requested services. Starts at $75. Small barn refresh- starting at $75-$125. Medium barn refresh- starting at $150-$250. Large/full barn refresh: Pricing varies.
Additional Deep-Cleaning Add-Ons-
- Cobweb Removal Add-On- Includes removal of cobwebs from stalls, corners, ceilings, windows, and common barn areas to help freshen and maintain a cleaner barn appearance. Starts at $15. Pricing varies depending on barn size and buildup.
- Mat Removal/Repositioning -- starting at +$10-$25 per stall
- Stall Hosing -- starting at +$10=$20 per stall
- Pressure Washing -- starting at +$20-$40 per stall
Organization Services:
- Tack Room Organization- Includes organizing tack, grooming supplies, feed areas, and general barn equipment to help create a cleaner, safer, and more functional space. Starts at $40. Small tack room-starting at $40-$60. Medium tack room- starting at $75-$125. Large/full barn tack -Pricing varies.
- Feed Room Clean-Out & Organization- Includes organizing feed bins, supplements, containers, storage areas, and general feed room tidying to help improve cleanliness, accessibility, and efficiency. Starts at $40. Small feed room- starting at $40-$60. Medium feed room- $75-$125. Large/full barn feed room: Pricing varies.
- Shavings Storage Organization & Clean-Up- Includes organizing shavings storage areas, sweeping debris, stacking bags if applicable, and helping maintain a cleaner, more functional workspace. Starts at $25. Pricing varies depending on storage size and workload.
- Barn Organization- Need a refresh? This service includes organizing common barn areas, sweeping, reorganizing supplies and equipment, and helping restore overall barn functionality, cleanliness, and efficiency. Starts at $50. Small barn: starting at $50-$75, Medium barn: starting at $100-$160. Large/full barn organization: Pricing varies.
- Observation/Viewing Room Organization & Cleaning- Includes organization, sweeping, wiping surfaces, and general tidying of observation or viewing areas to help maintain a clean welcoming environment. Starts at $30. Pricing varies depending on room size and condition.
- Office Organization & Cleaning- Includes organizing office areas, cleaning, sweeping, wiping surfaces, and helping restore cleaner, more functional workspace. Starts at $35. Pricing varies depending on office size and workload.
Barn Cleaning Services:
- Deep Water Bucket Scrubbing- Includes detailed scrubbing and sanitizing of water buckets to help remove algae, buildup, and debris for cleaner, fresher water. Starts at $10 depending on quantity and condition. 2 buckets: $18; 3 buckets: $25; and so on.
- Cobweb Removal Add-On- Includes removal of cobwebs from stalls, corners, ceilings, windows, and common barn areas to help freshen and maintain a cleaner barn appearance. Starts at $15. Pricing varies depending on barn size and buildup.
- Wash Rack/Grooming Stalls Clean-Out & Organization- Includes sweeping, rinsing, organizing supplies/equipment, and general clean-up of wash rack areas to help maintain a cleaner and safer grooming space. Starts at $25. Pricing varies depending on setup and buildup.
- Deep Sweeping & Wash-Downs- Includes sweeping of barn aisles and common areas with optional wash-downs depending on setup, drainage, and weather conditions. Starts at $30. Pricing varies depending on barn size, aisle quantity, and workload.
Additional Barn Services:
- Miscellaneous Barn/Property Projects- Need help with other barn-related projects or cleanup? Additional services may be available depending on workload, scheduling, and project scope. Pricing varies depending on project size, labor, materials, and time requested.
Premium Add-On Services:
Enhanced care and enrichment services designed for comfort, wellness, and overall quality of life.
- Horse Bathing- Includes a full rinse, gentle shampooing, mane and tail wash, and a thorough sweat scraping to remove excess water. Starts at $45. For 2 horses is $80. 3 horses is $115, and so on.
- Horse Groundwork- Includes light lunging, leading exercises, and handling work to help keep your horse mentally engaged, respectful, and well-mannered while you're away. Starts at $45 per session. For 2 horses is $80, 3 horses is $115, and so on.
- Horse Grooming- Includes coat brushing, mane and tail care, hoof picking, and a light wipe-down to keep your horse clean, comfortable, and well cared for. Fly spray can be added if necessary at no additional charge. Starts at $30. For 2 horses is $50, 3 horses is $70, and so on.
Other Add-On Services:
- Equine/Farm Animal Medications- We carefully follow your instructions to administer oral, topical, or injectable medications, ensuring your horse stays on schedule and comfortable during your absence. Refer to Medication Guide under "Equine, Farm Animals, & Livestock".
- Mileage Fee for 20+ miles- An Additional mileage fee applies for locations 20 miles or more from our base, helping to cover travel time and fuel--please contact us for a custom quote based on your location. Check Mileage Fees under "Our Service Area" Guide.
Barn & Farm Size Guidelines:
Small Barns/Farms:
- Typically 1-4 stalls
- Smaller paddocks or turnout areas
- Limited barn areas and amenities
- Fewer animals and lighter workload
Medium Barns/Farms:
- Typically 5-10 stalls
- Multiple turnout areas or paddocks
- Additional tack-feed rooms or barn areas
- Moderate animal quantity and workload
Large Barns/Farms:
- Typically 10+ stalls
- Large pastures or multiple turnout areas
- Multiple barn sections, amenities, or buildings
- Higher animal quantity and increased workload
Pricing may vary depending on barn/farm size, number of animals, accessibility, terrain, condition, amenities, and requested services.
Please note:
All services and pricing are subject to change based on individual care needs, time, and level of service provided.