Is day care a right choice for my dog?

It depends on your dog's temperament and social skills. If they are friendly to other dogs when you take them for walks or in the park, then they will be fine at day care. If they only get along with certain dogs (ie alpha males or females), we will group them together with those dogs so they can still spend the day playing. We recommend day care to all social dogs and especially young dogs and breeds with high energy levels. This way they can let it all out and exercise during the day, and not all at once when you get home from work

What is the schedule for the dogs that stay overnight?

They will play with the day care dogs from 7 am to 8 pm with breaks for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Then they retire to their own individual, open air room from 8 pm until 7 am the next morning. Some dogs may get "homesick" if they are not used to being away from home. If this occurs, our dog loving staff will give them extra personal attention and do everything possible to make their stay a more comfortable one.

How will day care effect my dog?

You may notice that your dog is tired at night and sleeps through the night. This is normal because they are active all day, just as you or I would be tired after an active day. Dogs new to daycare may experience temporary changes in eating habits. Some new dogs will not want to eat during the day while they are playing, but will be hungry when they get home in the evening.

At what age should I bring my puppy in to try day care?

You can start our day care as soon as your puppy is old enough to have all the required vaccinations, usually around 4 months old. While some can be nervous at first, puppies tend to adapt the quickest and do very well in day care.