Approval Process: To be considered, all candidates must be neutered or spayed, not aggressive or extremely dominant, current required vaccinations on file (DHLPP, Rabies and Bordatella [kennel cough]), and be using effective flea & tick preventatives.
Probation/Attendance: Pets approved for Doggy Daycare are always considered "on probation" since their behavior can change. If their social skills become unsuitable at any time, their daycare privileges can be suspended. We do recommend that your pet attend doggy daycare at least 1 time a week and preferably on the same day/days each week, when possible. Dogs are routine animals; they will actually know when it is "daycare day". If they miss daycare several times, the introductory process has to be completed all over again, and can become very stressful on your dog; it can be compared to starting kindergarten again and again.
Hours of Operation: The Daycare runs from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday are by appointment. Pets can be dropped off anytime during regular office hours, and all pets (unless boarding overnight) must be picked up by 7:00 p.m. Pets who are not picked up by 7:00 p.m. will be boarded and will be subject to the additional boarding fees. They can be picked up the next morning at 7:00 a.m.
Feeding: We do not recommend that pets eat anything substantial during the day due to the high level of physical activity during Doggy Daycare, and we do not offer feedings for daycare pets. Pet owners should realize that the risk of life-threatening "bloat" (i.e., Gastric Dilation and Volvulus) increases when dogs participate in vigorous activity within 1 hour after feeding, especially for large or deep-chested breeds. Owners who feed their pets in the morning before daycare should do so no later than 6AM
** Flea & Tick Preventative: Since fleas and ticks are easily transmitted from pet to pet, Wooftown Doggy Daycare requires owners to treat their pets with a veterinarian-approved flea and tick preventative. In addition, we strongly encourage regular administration of a heartworm preventative due to the highly active nature of the Doggy Daycare.
Dirty Dogs:. Our daycare staff will do their very best to clean up dirty pets before they are picked up by the owners. However, owners should understand that the primary role of our daycare staff is to supervise their pets, and time is not available to provide a thorough bath before sending pets home.
Medication: We are happy to give oral or topical medications to your dog but require the following: all medications must be in their original container and must include your dog's name, the name and strength of the medication, and directions including dosage, number of times per day, how it is to be given, illness to be treated, areas to be treated, etc.
Nametags and Collars: All dogs must be wearing a quick-release collar with a nametag and must be on a leash upon entry. No metal, pinch, choke, beaded or studded collars allowed..
Cancellation Policies:. Boarding and Daycare services with less than 24 hours notice will be charged one night's fee.
Risks: Owners understand that supervised off-leash socialization and interaction between our guests is encouraged. Owners also acknowledge that dogs are unpredictable in behavior and are aware of the risks involved in such play, and assume all risks.
Safety Issues: In order to maintain a safe play environment for the dogs, any dog that misbehaves will be given a time-out from the daycare area. If the dog is in time out more than (2) times, the owner will be contacted and the dog will be removed from the daycare immediately. If it is felt that your dog is a risk to other guest or people at anytime, Wooftown Doggy Daycare reserves the right to refuse service at anytime.
. Pick-Up: Owners can arrange to have friends or relatives pick up their dog, but owners must inform our daycare staff in advance before we will allow any other person to take home a pet that is not theirs. Proof of ID must also be shown. Again, pets who are not picked up by 7:00 p.m. will be boarded and will be subject to the additional boarding fees. They can be picked up the next morning at 7:00 a.m.
