How old does my dog need to be before it can come?
Puppies may attend daycare as soon as they have received their second set of puppy shots which must include the Bordetella vaccination. Please note that per state law any dogs over the age of 5 months are required to have a current Rabies vaccination.
*Please note that for that safety of all the dogs involved, any dogs coming from rescues/human societies are required to complete a ten day hold between date of adoption and their first day of daycare.
Last week, we discussed how to find a good daycare to fit you and your dog.
Carol Byrnes (Washington) And even then, they are staring at their phones instead of looking at the cameras anyway.
Carol Byrnes (Washington) Ask your dog. How does he act when he gets home? A dog that is subdued and not himself could indicate that he is recovering from a stressful experience. Exhaustion is much different than satisfied and relaxed after a good day of healthy play with friends. Is he excited to go in the building the next time? Is his behavior around new people or other dogs a change for the better or is it worse? Does he smell like urine, have unexplained injuries? If he needs a bath after a day at daycare, that’s a red flag. If he’s suddenly shy of some people, that’s a huge red flag. If he is overly ramped up or defensive around other dogs, that’s a sign your dog may not benefit from daycare the way you hoped, even if it’s a great daycare.
Not having an attendant on-site is a bad sign. I dropped in to a local facility when I was looking for a doggy daycare for my dog. Although I arrived during posted hours, no human was around and all dogs were contained in individual outdoor runs. They were not playing with each other or having any attention at all. My dog would be better off at home and it wouldn’t cost me anything!!
Clair Eccles (United Kingdom) Too many dogs, not enough people, devices used, no protocol, no body-language skills, no places for dogs to have peaceful, quality rest.
Can daycare packages be used for boarding stays?
Unfortunately, no, this is because our daycare and overnight prices are different and the packages are discounted for the daycare you cannot use them for overnight stays. You MAY however apply a day of daycare off your daycare package to the last day of your overnight stay should it extend into a full day of daycare. We also have a coupon available for extended overnight stays, please contact the office for more information on that promotion.
Yes, any and all of our daycare packages expire within 90 days of purchase. All of our packages are non-refundable and should only be purchased if you will be able to completely use them within the 90 day period. Please note that packages are unable to be extended.
We are open for sleepover pick-ups and drop-offs 365 days a year! However certain holidays have special hours:
We are available for scheduled pick-ups and drop-offs on these select holidays for boarding dogs.
We hold regular business hours for all other holidays.