The Hudson Valley’s Premier Dog Food & Doggy Day Care

A cheerful beagle dog sitting on a wooden bench in front of a colorful, abstract mural. The dog is wearing a black harness and has a pink leash attached.
A brown and white dog sleeping on a blanket near a large glass window with a city view.

Charlie’s Learning welcomes your dog to Poughkeepsie’s premier Farm to table dog food, dog care — where bold comfort, playful learning, and unbeatable safety come together.

Explore our day care options

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Half-Day Services

What’s included

  • Warm check-in and brief temperament check to place your dog in the right play group

  • Group play with trained caregivers to build social skills

  • Enrichment activities (puzzle toys, scent games, basic training refreshers)

  • Supervised nap and quiet time in comfy resting spots

  • Fresh water and regular potty breaks

  • Exit report with behavior, activity level, and staff notes

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Full Day Services

What’s Included

  • Morning arrival and calm welcome.

  • Supervised play with similar dogs.

  • Enrichment: puzzle feeders, scent games, basic training, structured play.

  • Quiet naps with cozy bedding.

  • Midday potty breaks.

  • Healthy treats and fresh water.

  • Personalized care from trained staff.

  • End-of-day pickup with a short behavior and activity report.

“Grab your spot”

Charlie’s Learning knows dogs. We love them fiercely, simply, without conditions — the wagging tails, the goofy grins, the quiet shoulder snuggles. Every day in Dutchess County, we get to turn that love into real care: safe, active, and joyful days for your dog, whether they stay half-day, full-day, overnight, or come in for grooming.

Fresh, human-grade, farm-to-table meals for your pup — because they deserve the same quality you put on your plate. At Charlie’s Learning, our kitchen turns locally sourced ingredients into balanced, delicious dishes made just for dogs. Think pasture-raised meats, seasonal vegetables, and whole grains prepared fresh daily — never rendered or recycled byproducts.

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