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Application Process:
1. A completed set of application forms must be submitted with a
$15 non-refundable application fee.
2. Pet must attend a minimum 4 hour temperament evaluation.
3. All vaccination and alteration records must be kept up to
date at all times.
4. Our evaluation day will cost $30 (single day rate), upon
acceptance into
Our daycare/Park, you may purchase a package of visits which
includes a price break.
Reservations: Reservations are required for all daycare,
overnight &
park pooches.
If your dog will not be attending on a scheduled day, we need to
know by 7am of the scheduled day.
Failure to notify us will result in a $10 “no show” charge. If
your dog misses (and you fail to notify Great Dog) three or more
visits within a sixty day period, your dog will lose his
permanent scheduled spot. This policy is to insure that dogs on
the waiting list get to join us when space allows.
Age: Puppies are accepted at any age after their second
set of shots. Adventure Park is not recommended for dogs under 5
months.
Shots: All shots and updates are the responsibility of
each dog owner. All dogs must have up to date vaccinations
including Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis Parvovirus, Parainvluenza
(DHPP 4 in 1) are required upon expiration. The Corona vaccine
is recommended for all daycare dogs. Bordatella (kennel cough)
must be up to date and renewed every six months. Written proof
of vaccinations or titer counts are required. It is the owner’s
responsibility to provide Great Dog all shots and medical
updates . Upon application, proof of a recent negative
fecal exam is required. Upon request, we may require
additional fecals for our records.
Spay/Neuter: All female dogs & sm. breed male dogs (under
30 lbs at adult weight) accepted into our daycare & park
programs must be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age. To
accommodate new medical research, lrg breed male dogs may wait
to be altered until they are 10 months old. Medical exceptions,
with a written statement by a licensed veterinarian, may extend
the alteration deadline until dogs are 12 months of age. Proof
of alter appointment may be required. Unaltered dogs over the
age of 6 months that exhibit or cause negative behaviors may be
suspended from all social services until sterilized.
General Health: All dogs must be free of communicable
diseases for at least 3 months prior to enrollment. Upon
enrollment and re-admission all dogs must be free from any
condition that could potentially jeopardize other pets.
Documented proof of the dog being parasite free is required.
Behavior: Dogs in daycare or attending our Adventure Park
must not exhibit any aggressive behavior for any reason. Any dog
exhibiting such behavior will be safely isolated from the rest
of the daycare and will not be allowed re-admission until such
behavior has been modified. We reserve the right to exclude dogs
from daycare/park that pose a potential risk to the safety of
our dogs and staff or if your dog is unhappy in our pack.
Daycare & Park Rates: All packages/punch cards need to be
used within 60 days. Packages/punch cards expire 60 days after
purchase. There are no refunds on unused visits or expired punch
cards. Please see our Rates and Services sheet for pricing
options. All packages/punch card rates are pre-paid. Days over
on cards are subject to invoicing and a $20 late fee as well as
5% interest on balances over 1 month. There are no ˝ day
packages or visits available. There is a $20 fee for all
returned checks.
Drop Off and Pick Up: All puppies and dogs dropped off at
Great Dog must be on a leash attached to a securely fitting
collar. Absolutely NO flexi leashes, leather or fabric leashes
only. Dogs must have a “regular” collar of leather or nylon in
addition to any chain or training collar. All puppy and dog
collars must have current identification attached. We are open
for Daycare & Adventure Park Services Monday through Friday (and
limited Saturday times for daycare). Dogs may be dropped off as
early as 7am (10am on Sat's). All pets must be picked up by 7pm
(5pm on Sats). A $10 fee will be accrued for every 15 minutes or
fraction thereof after 7pm (5pm).
"Clothing" All dogs must wear
a flat collar or harness to daycare and the Adventure Park. Dogs
are not to wear any chain or pinch collars on the daycare floor
or at our Adventure Park. Because there is water and pools at
both venues, no personal electronic components should be on the
dog at drop off. We also ask that all small dogs wear
harnesses to our daycare program. All dogs must also be
wearing their city or county licenses or have written proof on
file with Great Dog.
Supplies needed: All dogs
must wear a standard flat buckle/clip collar or a harness on
the daycare floor. For safety reasons, we cannot use any
collars with chain components. All dogs must enter and
exit our facility on a standard flat leash, either 2, 4, 6 feet
long. Great Dog will not handle any dogs on retractable
leashes. Retractable leashes are fine for exercising your
pooch but can be dangerous when handling an excited, happy dog.
Some dogs need lunches. All lunches must come in a plastic
bag or container with their name plainly marked. Please do
not bring your dog's toys, bowls or bedding. We have
plenty of those items. On your dog's evaluation day,
please bring completed applications as well as copies of your
dog's vaccination records.
Respite Care: Great Dog
offers a quiet space for our dogs that need a watchful eye while
they heal from post-operative surgeries. Dogs that join us
for respite care must be compatible with other dogs, illnesses
are non-communicable. Additional waivers may apply for
severely injured or sick dogs and updated medical information
may be needed. Dogs must come with their medication with
written instruction, a regular leash and must not be a chronic
barker.
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