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Dogs are social animals. Their well being depends on a healthy amount of regular exercise and interaction with humans and other dogs. People are finding that day care teaches their dog/s important social skills, helps alleviate separation anxiety, and provides exercise and mental stimulation most dogs would not get left alone.

While many facilities crate or kennel dogs throughout the day with only a few short breaks for exercise and socialization, Dunk N Dogs Day Care program participants spend the entire day in the play area and are given breaks only as needed (for feeding, rest, or as "time-outs.")

Dunk N Dogs is one of the few day care facilities throughout the country that is owned and operated by an accredited dog trainer, former professional pet groomer, and behaviorist. This makes Dunk N Dogs an excellent option for dogs with separation anxiety, destructive tendencies, incontinence issues or an abudance of energy.

What are the requirements for the Day Care program? Dog/s must be at least 4 months old, spayed or neutered (if over six months old) and current on age-appropriate vaccinations. Dog/s must be in good health, flea and tick free, friendly to all dogs, and pass the Evaluation process.

What is the Evaluation process? To be accepted at Day Care, all Enrollment Forms must be completed and signed and all vaccination records submitted. Then your dog/s will be introduced to an unfamiliar but friendly dog to see how well they interact. If all goes well, your dog/s will be accepted into the program.

All dogs must pass a behavior Evaluation in order to attend Day Care. They must be non-aggressive nor food nor toy protective. This Evaluation is by appointment only and requires a non-refundable fee payable at the time of the appointment. You must have had your dog living with you in your home for at least 30 days prior to applying to day care. Dunk N Dogs reserves the right to refuse any dog/s at any time for any reason.

What do dogs do at Day Care? They play with other dogs in our safe, secure, temperature-controlled indoor play area, supervised by Dunk N Dogs Staff. Some dogs may play more than others, some will want more human attention, some may just lounge around. But all dogs benefit from having more space, less isolation, and interaction with each other. Should your dog/s require a structured break, private cages are available, but caging is not part of the regular Dunk N Dogs curriculum.

What equipment am I required to provide? A quick release collar with your phone number either directly on the collar or a firmly attached ID tag.

Will my dog/s get to eat at Day Care? We discourage meals since most dogs neither want nor require a meal during day care -- there's just too much to do! However, we will be happy to feed your dog/s in a private cage with a treat or lunch you provide. A confined rest period after eating is mandatory to prevent stomach upset. Fresh water is always available.

Should my dog/s eat prior to coming to Day Care? It is best to eat no less than 1.5 hours prior to coming to day care to prevent vomiting or bloat which can be caused by playing too quickly after eating. If your dog is not used to eating in the morning, and is otherwise healthy, a meal is generally not required. We do ask that all dog/s go "potty" immediately before coming to Dunk N Dogs. All dogs will get potty breaks throughout the day as required.

Will my dog be able to rest or take a nap? Our play area includes comfy couches for relaxing. Staff supervision includes making sure all dogs are having a good time and are not overwhelmed. Most dogs tend to play in 10 to 15 minute bursts, then take a short catnap for about the same amount of time. Since they're all playing together, many of the dogs will take the same opportunity to rest. Should your dog/s require rest away from the group, private cages are available for this purpose.

Is this environment safe for small dogs? Size is more of a human issue than a dog issue. Many small dogs love to run with the big dogs and vice versa. We make every effort during the Evaluation process to ensure that only friendly, playful dogs are admitted into the Day Care program. If the play gets a little rough for a small or timid dog, Dunk N Dogs Staff will step in to make sure no one is being overwhelmed either physically or psychologically.

How do you know if a dog is going to be social? Dogs tell us whether or not they like other dogs by exhibiting signs of friendliness, fear, anxiety, or aggression. As with people, not all dogs like all other dogs and it can be a mystery why. Most dogs, however, will not make an issue of it and, over time, such differences disappear. Once your dog is acclimated to the group, s/he will develop a place in the "pack" and everything will go more smoothly.

It seems like a zoo when I drop my dog off, is it always like that? No. When we have visitors the dogs often get very excited, but they actually settle down quite a bit once the new dog is introduced into the play area and our human visitors either leave or are very quiet for a few minutes.

What punishment methods do you use? Since Dunk N Dogs employs the positive reinforcement philosophy of training, we prefer to use the term "correction." Our goal is to guide dogs toward behaviors humans consider desirable rather than punishing them for mistakes. Normally, a loud voice or a clap of the hands is enough to startle any dog out of trouble and encourage them to move on to something more appropriate. If that isn't effective, we also employ "startle cans" and squirt bottles. A "time out" may be employed if a dog is a particular disruption to his/her other playmates.

What methods do you use if a fight breaks out? We monitor the dogs' behavior to try to avoid incidents before they happen. However, we are equipped with a water hose if the above methods aren't successful. Most such incidents end nearly as quickly as they begin and are soon forgotten. Just because your dog had an incident with another day care participant, doesn't necessarily mean your dog is now more at risk around that particular dog. Very often dogs work out their issues once and it never happens again. It is policy to give all dogs involved in an incident a "time out" in a private cage to calm down.

What if my dog/s get sick or injured? Every effort will be made to contact you immediately. That is why current contact information is so important. In case of an emergency, we will transport your dog/s to a vet as soon as possible. The health and safety of every pet and person is our main priority. Keep in mind, however, that your dog/s will acquire an occasional nip or scratch from time to time, which is unavoidable during normal dog play.

My dog has health issues, can he/she still come? This depends on the health issues. Unfortunately, there are certain illness that don't mix well in a social environment. We cannot accept Epileptic or Diabetic dogs -- if they have a seizure, other dogs may attack them. Obviously, we can't accept dogs with communicable diseases or parasites. There are other health issues such as allergies, ear infections, arthritis, glaucoma, and cancer, that we are usually able to accommodate.

Will someone be able to give my dog/s medicine? We can administer medication you provide in pill, powder or liquid form for no additional fee. We do not give any injected medications. All medications must be in their original container with dosages clearly marked.

Do I need to make a reservation? Space is limited, so reservations are required. We suggest you make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance.

What if I can't keep my reservation? We ask that you call and let us know as soon as possible. Our answering machine is available 24/7.

How do I make a reservation for Day Care? You must call and speak to us personally. You can leave us a message to return your call, but your reservation will not be valid unless you speak to someone at Dunk N Dogs directly.

What else do I need to know? After even a short time at Day Care, your dog/s' muscles and paws may be temporarily sensitive from playing. Try to limit water consumption for the first 3 hours as dog/s tend to over drink when they arrive home.

Can my dog/s have a bath while at Day Care? When setting up your Day Care appointment, you can make an appointment with our Groomer at the same time, depending on availability.

To ensure the health and safety of all animals and staff at Dunk N Dogs (“DND”), we require all clients to comply with the following Rules and Regulations:

1. Dogs and puppies of all breeds and ages are allowed at DND, as long as DND’s criteria is met.
2. All dogs over 6 months of age must be spayed or neutered. Females in season may not attend.
3. All dogs must have current, age-appropriate vaccinations: Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus [collectively DHLPP], Rabies, and Bordatella).
4. It is the parent’s responsibility to provide DND written verification of vaccinations at Evaluation and on-going verification of current vaccinations thereafter.
5. All dogs must be healthy. Parent/s must certify that their dog/s have been free of any condition that could potentially jeopardize others. Dogs that have been ill with a communicable condition in the last 30 days will require veterinarian certification of health to be admitted or readmitted.
6. If, at any time during care, a dog is discovered to have fleas, a flea bath will be administered and charged to the parent at the minimum rate of $16.00 over and above the DND Self Serve bathing fee. Dogs will not be admitted to day care if fleas or signs of fleas are noticed. Flea collars are not an effective flea preventative.
7. Dogs must be fitted with quick-release collars and ID tags.
8. Retractable leashes, chain collars, buckle collars, flea collars, and harnesses are not allowed.
9. All food and medication brought to DND must be stored in an airtight container labeled with your dog/s' name/s and dosage requirement, if applicable.
10. All dogs must have complete, current, and approved Enrollment Form, Medical Form, Waiver and vaccination certificates on file. If your dog has been out of day care for two months or more, re-assessment is required and fees will be applied.
11. ALL FORMS MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT BEFORE ENROLLMENT.
12. Fees are due and payable at the beginning of each day. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted.
13. Discounted packages are honored only if they are paid in advance. Pre-paid packages are nonrefundable. Packages expire 3 months from purchase date.
14. Reasonable special needs requests may be accommodated if DND is notified before the package expires.
15. Deposits will not be refunded to cancellations not made by 6:30 pm the day prior to a scheduled visit.
16. Dog/s will not be admitted without a reservation.

Rules and Regulations are subject to change at any time without notification.