
with doggie goodie bags for the first 40 guests. ribbon-cutting followed by an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. “My mind doesn’t stop thinking, so you can probably look for something in the future,” she said.Ī grand opening for The Splash Bark will be Thursday with an 11:30 a.m. There’s also a new room for canine massage, which is a new addition to the resort, extra space for boarding and day care, and a spa area for baths.Īnd with 12 acres and barely any of it used, Olean said there could be more additions ahead.

The latest addition doubles the size of the building and includes a large new space for indoor play or events in addition to the water park. They renamed it The Resort by SDK and started making improvements. Olean and her husband, Shane, who also own Smoken Dakota Kennels, bought the former Top Dog Resort at 27246 Highway 115 a few years ago. The space also is available to rent for parties. Owners need to bring proof their pets are current on vaccinations and can purchase day passes, memberships or add the water park to day care or boarding at The Resort. There’s also a dry area for dogs needing a break from the pool and a drying station for when the fun is done.

“We have a limited selection of beers however, the chosen ones are tiki-style, so you can feel like you’re in the tropics when you’re in South Dakota.”
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A tiki bar includes a beer and wine license for human beverages, and some canine-customized mocktails offer the dogs tropical drinks designed for their taste buds that include health benefits, Olean said. They’re also encouraged to lounge while their pets play. “They just start playing with friends, and it’s a big mix of running around,” Olean said. Water is chemical-free and recirculates every 12 minutes.
