WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DOGGY DAYCARE AT THE PUPPY PATCH
Our definition of Doggy Daycare: An organized, controlled and monitored environment for a group of friendly dogs to interact and play throughout the day. The purpose is to provide stimulation, exercise and socialization for your dog.
For a dog to be able to attend doggy daycare, they must be in good health, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed or neutered if over 7 months, non aggressive to people and other dogs and could benefit from playing and hanging out with other dogs and people for the day. All dogs must be evaluated prior to coming into The Puppy Patch. All dogs must also be on a flea, tick and heartworm preventative, if fleas are found on your dog, we will go ahead with a flea bath and you will be charged for that service.
Please understand that not all dogs are candidates for daycare, some just do not do well in this type of setting. If your dog is oversensitive, afraid or nervous around dogs or harbors a painful injury or illness, The Puppy Patch may not be for your dog. Occasionally we find that dogs that initially pass the screening and seem at the start to be good candidates - are unhappy here and either act out or are too anxious to relax and be comfortable. If this is the case with your dog, we will suggest that you not bring him/her back. It in no way means that he/she is not a good dog - just that daycare is not the right environment for that particular dog. Our purpose is to provide for the health, safety and protection and enjoyment of your dog and all the dogs that attend The Puppy Patch. Please respect these rules and do not take it personally if your dog is asked to leave.
At The Puppy Patch, drop off is from 6:45 a.m. and pick up must be by 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. On Saturdays we are open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. There will be a charge of $10.00 for every 10 minutes after 6:30 (6:00 for Saturdays) that the dog is not picked up. Any dog not picked up an hour after closing will be boarded (taken to our home) and you will be charged accordingly.
It is very important that your dog be on a leash with the leash in your hand when going to and from your car. It only takes a second for your dog to break from your hand and get seriously injured. Please don’t make us worry about that possibility. We want your dog safe at all times.
Supervised play groups will be held either indoors or out, depending on the weather. Dogs may be separated according to temperament, size and activity level. We have several playrooms inside so that the more enthusiastic and/or larger dogs can play separately from those that may not want as intensive a playtime. The Puppy Patch also offers several different outside fenced areas so that everyone can have the spot to play that is just right for them!
Although non-stop play is fun, without a break it can be over stimulating, so we make sure that there are several times through the day when the dogs are just relaxing.
We will be happy to provide your dog with his/her medication if that is called for while they are here, as well as feed them with their own food from your home. We have fresh water available at all times.
Please understand that just as in a children’s day care center, some minor injuries are to be expected in a group play environment. Also, despite careful monitoring, at times fights may break out and more serious injuries may occur. In the event of a more serious injury, we will immediately contact you or your emergency contact person and make arrangements to get your dog the treatment that is warranted.
By the end of each day toys are cleaned, bedcovers and towels are washed, and the whole place gets a disinfecting cleaning.
We appreciate your trust in leaving your precious “puppies” with us and are committed to maintaining a pet-safe, clean, and properly sanitized environment.
