First Visit Guide · Pooch Kingdom

Your First Visit
Should Feel Easy

If your dog gets overwhelmed easily, you are in the right place. This page walks you through exactly what to expect so you can arrive feeling calm, prepared, and confident.
By appointment only so the park is always yours
No dogs outside your group during your session
Free parking: come through the gates
Before You Arrive
Your First Visit Made Simple
What to Bring — and What to Leave at Home
No stress. No guessing. We've made this as easy as possible.
This isn't a typical dog park visit. It's quiet, private, and completely yours.
Bring This
Your dog on a leash
Keep them leashed until you're safely through the double gate
Your phone
You'll probably want a photo or two.
That's it. Seriously.
Everything else is ready. The space, the setup, the treat — just show up and enjoy it
Leave This at Home
The stress of other dogs
Only dogs in your group will be here. Your session is completely private
High-value food (if your dog guards)
We provide the treats — just let us know about sensitivities
Expectations of perfection
Some dogs need a minute to settle. There's no pressure here
Aversive tools
Flat collars or harnesses only for safe off-leash play
Getting Here
20105 Avenida De Arboles, La Cresta, Murrieta CA

Drive through the main gates and park at the bottom of the driveway on your left

Take the steps down to the park. Visits are no-contact unless you ask for a welcome
When to Arrive
Arrive right on time or a few minutes early so your dog gets the full session

Running late? Text (408) 707-7250

Mon–Fri 8am–7pm · Sat–Sun 8am–5pm
Your Visit Step by Step
From Parking to Goodbye
Here is exactly what happens — no surprises, no unknowns.
1
Arrival
You Pull Up — and the Park is Ready
Drive through the main gates and park at the bottom of the driveway on your left. You'll see the steps leading down to the park. When you arrive, the park is already set up, clean and waiting for you, with no dogs outside your group in sight, just a calm, quiet space that's all yours.
For anxious dogs: take a moment in the car park before you go in. Let your dog sniff the air and take in the smells. There's no rush.
2
Welcome
A Private, No-Contact Visit
For a personal welcome, mention it in your booking notes or reply WELCOME to your 2-hour reminder email within the next hour. Kerry will come out, show you around and open the Treat Trailer. Otherwise, Kerry will stay inside so you can enjoy your private visit. She won't approach your dog unless you say it's okay.
Double gate system
You enter through two gates — the outer closes fully before the inner opens.
Tell Kerry everything
Triggers, fears, favourite games — she loves knowing what makes your dog tick.
No need to reply for a no-contact visit. If we don't hear from you, the park is simply yours.
3
Off the Leash
Into Their Kingdom
Once safely inside the inner gate, the leash comes off and 5,000 square feet of private park is entirely theirs. No dogs outside your group and no strangers, so they can simply get on with being a dog. Some dogs start with a slow sniff along the fence line, while others head straight into a zoomie lap. Every dog experiences the space differently. They can take their time and choose how they spend their visit.
4
Play Time
The Enrichment Zones Are All Theirs
When they are ready, dogs discover the enrichment features in their own way. Every feature is designed for a different kind of pup.
Ball Pit
Great for curious and playful pups who love to dig, dive, and carry toys around.
Splash Zone
A great way to cool down and play on warmer days.
Lookout Perch
Perfect for dogs who like to pause, observe, and take it all in.
5
Treat Time
Gourmet Treat Time
Your handcrafted cupcake will be waiting in the blue cooler by the gate. Save it for after playtime—a sweet way to end your visit.
6
Until Next Time
Time to Head Home
When your session ends, clip your dog's leash back on before you leave through the double gate. Want treats for home? You can order them online for pickup. Most dogs go home tired, calm and happy, the good kind of exhausted that comes from stress-free play.
For Reactive Dogs
Your Dog is in the Right Place
If your dog is reactive, anxious, easily overwhelmed or has had bad experiences at other dog parks — this is exactly why Pooch Kingdom exists. Learn more about our private park for reactive dogs.
Your dog can explore at their own pace. Some dogs jump straight into play, while others prefer to spend their visit sniffing and taking everything in. There are no dogs outside your group and nobody approaching uninvited, just space and quiet.
They sniff every inch of the fence line
This is decompression — they are gathering information about the space. It is healthy and positive. Let them sniff.
They zoom around like crazy
That's pure relief. This is what dogs do when pressure is lifted and they feel safe.
They are slow and cautious at first
Completely normal for anxious dogs. There is no rush and nothing they need to do. The whole session is theirs.
They keep checking in with you
A sign of trust and healthy attachment. You are their safe base and it is lovely to watch.
What a Visit Can Look Like
Step 1
Arrival & settling in
Take a few minutes to get comfortable. Every dog settles at their own pace.
Step 2
Explore
Once safely inside, your dog can sniff, play, observe or relax.
Step 3
Your session
Enjoy 1, 2 or 3 hours in your private park. There’s no pressure to fill the time.
Step 4
Treat & goodbye
Finish with a handmade treat before heading home.
However they choose to spend it, the time and the space are theirs.
A personal note from Kerry
I know this first step can feel big
If you have a reactive or anxious dog, trying somewhere new can feel nerve-wracking. You may have already had bad experiences in places that were meant to feel safe.
I built Pooch Kingdom because dogs like ours need something different. That is why every visit is private and why the park has double gates. If you would like a personal welcome, just ask in your booking notes or reply WELCOME to your 2-hour reminder email within the next hour. Otherwise, I stay inside so you and your dog can enjoy your private visit.
Here, your dog is safe and free to be completely themselves.
👩
Kerry
Founder, Pooch Kingdom · Murrieta, CA
Have concerns before your visit? Get in touch with Kerry so we can talk through what your dog needs.
First Visit FAQs
You're Probably Wondering This
Still unsure? Email Kerry directly
Yes, guaranteed. Your session is completely private. No dogs outside your group, no overlapping bookings, and no crowded dog park stress. Dogs from different households can be in your group if they already know each other and are comfortable playing together. The space is cleaned and reset between every visit so when you arrive, it is just you and your group.
That's completely normal, especially on a first visit. Some dogs spend their whole first session sniffing, watching, and taking everything in. That still counts as a great visit. There's no pressure for your dog to do anything except feel safe.
You must stay with your dog for the whole session. This is a requirement for every booking.
Yes. This is one of the biggest reasons people book Pooch Kingdom. The park is fully fenced and has a double gate system, so you can take everything slowly and let your dog adjust at their own pace.
That's okay too. Some dogs need a couple of visits before they fully relax. You can end the session early if needed and there's no judgement. Kerry will always help you work out what might make the next visit easier.
Most first visits are quieter than expected, and that is exactly what these dogs need.
This Could Be Your Dog's Favourite Place
One booking, the whole park, and a dog who finally gets to relax.
Book Your First Visit · From $30 Ask Kerry a Question
By appointment only · No walk-ins · Free parking
20105 Avenida De Arboles · Murrieta, CA