Guidelines & FAQs
Your dog"s safety is our Number One concern. So that we may provide a safe environment for all participants, your dog must go through an informal screening process, provide certain veterinary records, and follow the rules. The owner and staff of A Dog's Life daycare & boarding reserve the right to request additional precautions at their discretion, if the situation warrants it for the safety of the dogs - including yours!
Can any dog come to Doggy Day Care?
Please keep in mind that the doggy day care environment is quite simply not for all dogs. Just like people, our dogs all have different personalities, and some personalities and temperaments are better suited than others to the "pack" life in day care. In order to determine whether or not this program is right for your dog, we provide an individual temperament screening prior to your dog being accepted into doggy day care.Important
note: If we decide that your dog is not right for this program, or if
we must later ask that you withdraw your dog due to behavioral or safety
concerns, it is NOT a negative comment about your dog, and does NOT
mean that your dog is "bad." It simply means that this is not the best
environment for your dog, and other options should be explored.
For dogs that do not do as well in a "pack" style of situation, you
might consider a pet sitter or dog walker to come to your home during
the day to provide beneficial physical and mental stimulation through
one-on-one time with your dog.
General Requirements
Age: All dogs must be at least 16 weeks or older, with limited exceptions for younger puppies with permission from the center owner.
Sex: All adult dogs over 6 months of age are required to be spayed or neutered.
Vaccinations/Parasite Control: All dogs must have written proof
of vaccinations from a licensed veterinarian or a recent vaccine titre
that shows adequate resistance. All vaccines must have been administered
within the last 12 months, and must be kept up on a yearly basis. You
must also provide the results of a negative fecal test that was done
within the last month, and provide a current negative fecal test every 6
months along with the bordetella (kennel cough) shot. All dogs must be
free of external parasites. An inspection for external parasites may be
done each day upon check-in and any dog that shows evidence of such
parasites sent home.
General Health: All dogs are required to be in good health. Upon your dog's initial entry into day care, you will be asked to sign a contract that certifies your dog is healthy and has not been sick with or exposed to any known diseases or disorders in the last 30 days. If you dog becomes ill for any reason, a written note from your veterinarian verifying a complete return to health may be required.
Behavior: Dogs may not exhibit aggression or aggressive behavior toward other dogs or people. They must also not be food or toy protective. If think your dog may be occasionally food protective, you must inform the staff so that they can take the appropriate precautions.
Collars: All dogs must wear a quick release type collar with some form of readable identification. Metal, buckle and choke/correction type collars will not be allowed.
Toys/beds: All toys and bedding will be supplied by A Dog's Life daycare & boarding. No items belonging to a particular dog will be accepted into the day care.
Hours: We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 7:00 pm. Early check-ins/late check-outs may be available on select days, check with a Daycare associate for details. Our day care staff is off duty promptly at 7pm, and there will be a $1.00 per minute charge for every minute you are late picking up your dog.
Fees: All fees are payable in advance, and rates depend on package purchased.
Reservations: Reservations are required, and preference will be given to full time dogs. Cancellations must be received within 24 hours of their scheduled arrival at day care, or you may be charged the full fees for the day.