What is Doggie Daycare ?

Do you have a high energy breed who can be destructive when lonely or bored or a dog who just can't be left alone due to separation anxiety or thunderstorm phobia? Maybe you just want your pal to have some fun when your not around. Daycare is a great alternative to leaving your pet home alone while you're at work or away. Unlike dog parks, your companion will be able to interact and play with other friendly dogs in a clean, safe, stimulating, and cage-free environment. Structured activities throughout the day reinforce good manners by incorporating training into play and socialization.

G.O.D.O.G.S. has a 1200 sq. ft. indoor playground, a 10,000 sq. ft. outdoor playground, as well as several smaller outdoor areas available for use.

 

General Information and Policies

Requirements:

  • Age - All dogs attending daycare must be at least 16 weeks old. All dogs over 7 months old must be spayed or neutered.
  • Behavior - All dogs must pass a behavior assessment given by a qualified professional prior to admittance into the daycare environment. Dogs must not show aggression to other dogs or people and must not be possessive over food, toys, or space.
  • Health - All dogs must be in good health and free of fleas and ticks on admission. Dogs will be treated at the owner's expense if fleas and/or ticks are discovered during a visit at G.O.D.O.G.S. Dogs that have been ill with a communicable condition within the last 30 days will require veterinary certification to be admitted or readmitted.
  • Vaccinations - Owners must provide written verification of current DHLPP, Rabies, and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccinations. In the event your pet is unable to receive vaccines due to a medical concern or you elect to rely on titering to evaluate disease immunity, please discuss these issues directly with the G.O.D.O.G.S. personnel.

Enrollment:

All dogs must have a complete, up to date, and approved enrollment package on file as well as a behavior assessment prior to admittance. If your dog has been out of daycare for 3 months or more, another behavior assessment may be required. Please click on the links below to download the complete enrollment package as MS Word documents.

Application - download now

Owner Agreement - download now

Emergency Medical Care Release Form - download now

Fee Schedule:

Click here to view a printable version of our fee schedule.

Administration of Food and Meds:

Food and medication will be given as directed or prescribed. Please store food in an airtight container to prevent spoilage.

Hours of Operation:

Daycare hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm. Nap time is scheduled between 12:00pm and 2:00pm. Late charges will be assessed for any dog remaining after 6:30pm unless boarding at Shaffer Animal Hospital has been previously arranged. Late pick-ups may also be arranged by appointment for an additional fee. (NOTE: Grooming spa hours and training hours differ from daycare hours.)

Reservations:

Required. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice and "no shows" will be charged applicaple fees. Emergencies will be considered on a case by case basis.

Boarding:

While G.O.D.O.G.S. does not offer overnight accommodations at this time, we have worked out special arrangements for those dogs boarding at Shaffer Animal Hospital. Simply make your reservations and we'll take care of the rest. (NOTE: Enrollment package and behavior assessment must be completed prior to participating in the daycare environment.)