The Complete Pathway
Management Platform.
Built specifically for shelter behavior teams to manage playgroups, enrichment, and population flow so you can focus on the dogs.
No credit card required
The Missing Piece in Shelter Management
Most shelter software stops at intake and adoption. Yard Drive picks up everything in between.
Built specifically for shelter and rescue behavior teams, our platform replaces paper logs and scattered spreadsheets with a powerful, easy-to-use system. Manage playgroups, track daily enrichment, and ensure every dog gets the care they need. All in one place.
A Real-Time View of Your Entire Facility.
Track the exact location and status of every dog. Easily plan movements to optimize your population for new intakes, reduce stress levels, and keep your entire team in sync - live, from any device.
Custom Tags & Statuses
Color-code kennels and add tags (bite risk, stray hold) to convey critical info instantly.
Heatmap Views
Toggle heatmaps to visualize age, length of stay, or stress levels at a glance.
Live Team Sync
Moves made on the map update instantly for everyone in the building.
Mobile Friendly
View and plan movements on the go right from your phone or tablet.
Everything About the Dog, In One Place.
Go beyond basic info. Keep your team updated with a collaborative notes and media feed, track recent playgroups, monitor disease exposure, and effortlessly print beautiful kennel bio cards.
Quick Access Links
Instant deep links to their Petpoint profile.
Notes & Media Feed
Share photos or videos. Tag multiple dogs to post to all their profiles at once.
Full History
See recent playgroups and full kennel movement history instantly.
Exposure Tracking
See exactly which dogs this dog has been exposed to in the last 2 weeks.
Printable Bio Cards
Generate customizable kennel bio cards with multiple style options.
Felix
Pug · Male ·
5y 2m ·
Intake: 1/15/2026 (45 days)
· Neutered
Felix was very relaxed during playgroup today. Getting along great with Roo and showing much less reactivity near the fence line. Huge improvement! 🎉
Recent Playgroups
Yard 3
Feb 28, 2026
Yard 3
Feb 25, 2026
Yard 3
Feb 22, 2026
Yard 5
Feb 19, 2026
Recent Friends
Roo
8 sessions
Toco
6 sessions
George
5 sessions
Frank
4 sessions
Stress Score Graph
Activity Log
Moved from Unassigned to Yard 3/Group 2
Moved from B12 to B10
Moved from Yard 3/Group 2 to Yard 3/Group 1
Moved from C22 to B12
The Smartest Way to Run Playgroups.
Plan compatible groups, track times, and log behaviors securely - all while keeping your eyes on the pack. Say goodbye to clipboards and messy spreadsheets.
Live Mobile Sessions
Run sessions on your phone to track exactly how long each dog has been out.
Mid-Group Notes
Take observational notes during the group that save directly to specific dog profiles.
Automatic Logs
Creates secure historical logs showing which dogs played with whom for behavior and disease tracking.
Live Syncing
Every start, stop, and note syncs instantly across the entire team's devices.
Prevent Risky Pairings Automatically.
If two dogs are flagged as "Don't Pair" on their profiles, Yard Drive will instantly warn you the moment they end up in the same yard. No more relying on memory or sticky notes.
Conflict detected — Felix and Shadow are flagged as "Don't Pair"
See Who's Coming Before They Arrive.
Manage and track incoming dogs easily. Keep your shelter prepared, balance kennel capacity, and never be caught off guard by an unannounced intake.
Flexible Views
Toggle between list view and calendar view to see incoming dogs.
Capacity Warnings
Get warned automatically if an incoming intake will put you over capacity.
Daily Briefings
Sends daily automated emails summarizing scheduled intakes and current kennel availability.
Important Info Up Front
Easily access key intake details without digging through notes.
Click List View and Calendar View to explore both layouts.
Scheduled Intakes
Track and manage upcoming dog arrivals
Apr 7, 2026
8:30 AM
D-20487 / Biscuit
1 pet(s)
1 Regular
Maria Santos
209-555-3184
Apr 7, 2026
11:00 AM
D-20488 / Moose
1 pet(s)
1 Regular
Tyler Grant
209-555-7291
Apr 9, 2026
9:00 AM
D-20489 / Poppy & Clover
2 pet(s)
1 Regular
North Valley Rescue
530-555-4820
Apr 10, 2026
2:00 PM
D-20490 / Tank
1 pet(s)
1 ISO
AC Officer Ruiz
209-555-0147
Apr 14, 2026
10:00 AM
D-20491 / Sunny
1 pet(s)
1 Regular
Priya Nair
209-555-6633
Apr 18, 2026
9:30 AM
D-20492 / Zeus
1 pet(s)
1 Large
Dan Kowalski
209-555-8012
Use PetPoint, Shelterluv, or Chameleon?
Sync your entire population in one click.
Yard Drive works with the software you already have. Just import your daily inventory report, and we instantly build your playgroup roster.
Works with
Focus on Behavior,
Keeps Records Clean
Your main software was built for licensing and medical records, not for running a yard. Yard Drive fills the gap, giving your behavior team a dedicated workspace without messing up your official intake/outcome data.
Built by a shelter behavior/enrichment team worker.
Designed for the unique challenges of shelter environments.