We want to create safe and enjoyable experiences for all our canine guests, staff and visitors. The assessment required for a dog to be in group play during daycare is simply to help us understand your dog’s individual temperament, playstyle and how they behave in a new environment. Daycare and group play might not be an appropriate form of enrichment and exercise for every dog if they don’t enjoy being around other dogs or don’t play appropriately. Therefore, for the safety of the other dogs and staff, we want to take the time to meet with you and your dog to determine if daycare is a good fit for your pup.
Our assessments are designed to observe your dog’s temperament, playstyle, and behavior in a daycare environment. We don’t consider evaluations as “pass/fail”, but rather an opportunity to provide us with information about your dog and whether they would be appropriate in group play sessions. We may recommend that your dog start with a half day of day care to acclimate them to the environment and minimize stress levels.
We strive to create experiences and visits that are enjoyable and safer for all involved. Our leadership team members are each Fear Free Certified, meaning that we implement the program’s guidelines in creating an environment and care guidelines to prevent fear, anxiety and stress in dogs.
We certainly understand and support the recommendations of veterinarians who recommend leaving a dog intact until later in life. However, in a group play environment, there are certain sexually driven behaviors with dogs who are not fixed that can escalate to overwhelming and unwanted attention with other dogs. Some intact dogs are more likely to protect toys, territory, and other dogs, therefore it can create unsafe situations in a pack environment.
If your dog is not spayed/neutered we are still happy to do an assessment and customize an individual enrichment care plan for your pup if he/she otherwise appears to do well in a daycare environment.
Dogs of any breed, age or gender can benefit from daycare if they enjoy social interaction with other dogs. We advocate for safe and controlled play environments and separate dogs based on size, playstyle, and energy levels to promote positive interactions. Dogs can learn appropriate social skills, reduce anxiety, and improve their overall behavior. Daycare is not suitable for all dogs however. Those with severe anxiety, aggression issues, resource guarding, very shy, fearful or anxious dogs may not find daycare beneficial and would benefit from working individually with a professional dog trainer.
The Bordetella vaccine protects dogs from kennel cough, which is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is necessary for reducing the risk of infection for your dog and other dogs in a group setting.
We welcome all breeds of dogs! As long as they are up to date on vaccinations, well mannered, and are compatible for group play (if in daycare) we look forward to working with all breeds.
Address:
657 Trading Post Lane,
Kewaskum, WI 53040
Phone:
(262) 316-6167
