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Doggie Day Care is care of your dog during the day while you
are away at work, running errands or if your dog just needs
some time away. |
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Can any dog come to Doggie Day Care?
Each dog privately receives a
temperament screening prior to being accepted into Doggie
Daycare. This is a process that is only done by a pet
professional who is trained in animal behavior. Private
consultation with you and your pet will take at least 30
minutes of one on one time with the pet care provider going
over very detailed information about your pet. (Application
to be completed prior to scheduled appointment). They may
perform specific behavioral tests with your dog. Plan to
leave your dog at Doggie Daycare to begin the transition
process. Safety should be your number one concern and
introductions should always be done slowly under a watchful,
trained eye. |
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What if I am staying in a hotel and need care? |
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Are there certain breeds of dogs you do not accept?
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The purpose of the American Kennel
Club's Canine Good Citizen Program is to ensure that our
favorite companion, the dog, can be a respected member of
the community because it is trained to act mannerly in the
home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs |
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What is Home Obedience Instruction? Our Home Obedience Program works on the skills that are needed most in the home – Housebreaking may be an issue for the youngest dogs… Dogs learn not to get in the trash, not to steal objects or that may be left lying around either on the floor or on tables or counters. They also learn to go up and down stairs politely, not to charge through an open door and how to greet visitors coming to the house. Dogs also learn to lie down and stay on a rug, stand for grooming or to be dried off in wet weather. Other skills may be taught depending on the needs of the owner. |
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All dogs accepted into our daycare must be friendly towards other dogs & people and must be able to get along with a group of dogs and enjoy this type of environment. Dogs older than 6 months must have some experience playing with a group of dogs off leash (i.e. gone to a dog park or attended a dog daycare facility) For the safety of our groups, dogs should attend daycare on a regular, consistent basis (i.e. the same day(s) every week with exceptions for vacations, sickness, emergencies, etc.) It is best if your dog has completed at least one formal obedience training class or is currently attending a class either at our facility or elsewhere. All dogs must be in general good health and we highly suggest that all dogs are on a flea control program. Dogs older than 8 months must be spayed or neutered |
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Can I come and see the facility? YES! You are welcome anytime. We are open Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm. Early morning and late afternoon times are very busy because of dogs bring dropped off or picked up, so we may have more time to give you a tour during the midday, but you are welcome anytime. We have over 10,000 sq. feet of indoor and outdoor play areas for dogs. Soft beds to sleep on, rubber floors inside for cushion, tons of durable toys suited for tough play. |
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Where do the dogs do their business? Dogs are walked on leash several times a day by a staff member in a fully fenced “Potty Yard”. |
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How many dogs come to Doggie Day Care?
There will
normally be 25 – 50 dogs enjoying our daycare facility on a
daily basis. |
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What about big dogs and small dogs together? |
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The dogs are always supervised to prevent fights from
beginning –We
monitor the dogs' behavior to try to avoid incidents before
they happen.
It is policy to give all dogs involved in an incident a
"time out" in a private cage to calm down. |
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They play with other dogs in our safe, secure, temperature-controlled indoor play area, supervised by trained staff. Some dogs may play more than others, some will want more human attention, some may just lounge around. But all dogs benefit from having more space, less isolation, and interaction with each other. Should your dog/s require a structured break, private crates are available, but crating is not part of the regular curriculum. |
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We provide a wide variety of toys to entertain our playgroups. We do not allow other toys, as dogs can easily become possessive of them, and/or they may be easily damaged or destroyed. |
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My dog is shy around other dogs, is Doggie Day Care right for us?
Day Care is an outstanding way for your shy dog to gain
socialization experience, become more confident, and learn
canine manners - all in a supervised and safe environment. |
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What kind of training do you have?
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Please refer to our rate page for pricing. |
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Do you provide overnight care?
We are not licensed to provide overnight care.
We would be happy to refer you to a boarding
facility. |
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What if my dog is not accepted into Doggie Day Care? Whenever
possible, training will be offered to correct any behavior
issues that may prevent acceptance into Daycare, Daycare
isn't right for everybody - which is why we first evaluate
all dogs before they come and play. Many dogs (and some
owners) can be a bit apprehensive at first, which is why new
dogs joining the playgroup are isolated in gated areas
allowing for a safe "meet and greet" session with the
playgroup, without being overwhelmed! But even so, some dogs
may be fearful, or have some behavioral concerns (toy
aggression, for example) - and Daycare is supposed to be fun
for everyone! If we think that your dog isn't enjoying
Daycare, for any reason, we will let you know. |