Doggie Adventures
Doggie Day Care and Sleep Overs
Requirements
Non-Aggressive Dogs
Since the guests at Doggie Adventures live in a home-based 'pack' environment, we can only accept dogs who are well-socialized and get along with other dogs, adults and children who come to play with our guests. If your dog has ever shown any signs of aggression in the presence of other animals or people, or resource guards toys or food, we regrettably cannot accept them since the safety and comfort of our doggie guests is our priority. Due to insurance issues, we also cannot accept any dogs who are on the "Most Dangerous Dog List." Although this is clearly discriminatory, the insurance company requires that we do not accept Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Huskies, Akitas, Boxers, and Dalmations, among others
Spayed/Neutered Dogs
All guests must be spayed or neutered by the time they are 2 years old. We require spaying/neutering because it decreases the probability of aggression, territoriality and marking in the house.
Proof of Vaccination or Titer-Tests or Nosodes Documentation
Please refer to the Vaccines page of this website for requirements.
Parasite Control
Both external parasites (fleas & ticks) and internal parasites (worms & protozoa) are unwelcome guests at Doggie Adventures. Since we are located in a wooded area, ticks can be a potential problem, especially during the Spring & Fall seasons. We strongly recommend using some form of flea & tick control, especially during these seasons.
We also require veterinary proof that your dog is free of worms. This can be accomplished with a recent stool sample check (annual testing is required).
Age and Size Restrictions
We accept dogs over the age of 6 months. Very young puppies are not accepted because they do not always fit in well with a group of adult and senior dogs. Moreover, their immune systems are immature and hence they are more susceptible to diseases relative to adults . We do not accept dogs that are over the age of 12, as caretaking needs tend to escalate above this age. Giant breeds are also not accepted based on prior expereince.
Basic Training
We require that all dogs have basic training. The "Come" command is particularly important because the fenced area is very large, and dogs must come in when they are called. We help out their desire to come by providing treats and praise when they do. However, for whatever reasons, some dogs simply sit at the very top of the fence line, gazing into space and refuse to join the group inside. If your dog doesn't listen, or is hard of hearing, this is not the appropriate environment for him.
The "Leave it" command is also important because if a younger dog bothers another dog who is not interested in playing, the youngster must respect the other dog's wishes. Failure to do so can result in annoyance and possibly an altercation. We have zero tolerance for aggression of any kind, including the relentless pestering of another dog.
All dogs must be housebroken, NOT using puppy weewee pads (which just teach the dog that pottying in the house is OK), NOT routinely going out to pee in the middle of the night (unless they are sick, that's a different story), and NOT accustomed to going to a daycare which allows the dogs to potty inside. Frequent marking inside the house is also not acceptable.
