Day Care

• Day Care for your dog is one of the most important decisions you can make. 

• Who your dog stays with and what activities are offered will make all the difference at the end of the day.

• Dogs are pack animals, they benefit from eating, playing and sleeping together.

• We strive to make your pet a happier and healthier animal by exercising, playing and socializing all day long. 

• Dogs are divided into play groups based on energy level, size and temperament. 

• We offer doggie swimming pools, playtime and rest periods. 
  

• Your dog will have a private 4' x 4', 4' x 8', or a 4' x 12 kennel based on size and number of dogs in your family.



• The building is equipped with Air Conditioning and Heat for your dogs comfort.



• Dogs are taken out to a 20' x 35' private exercise area 5 times a day and spend anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour outside depending on time of year and weather conditions.

• We offer cage-less boarding for those dogs that pass a (1) one hour Socialization Test. (There is a one time fee of $10 for this service.)



• If your dog passes the Socialization Test, he/she will be invited to stay with us in our home for the duration for their stay.



• This service is recommended for those dogs with separation anxiety, health issues, and high energy or just need that additional TLC while you are away. These dogs are allowed on the furniture and there are dog beds spread out throughout the house for their comfort.



• Dogs stay together in a "Group Atmosphere" where all dogs interact daily with each other.



• There are designated rest times for all dogs during the day.

All Areas not Listed in Areas 1 and 2 fall under Area 3.  Please Call to see if we pickup and deliver in your area.

Disaster Plan

Being a responsible pet owner is the first step to protecting yourself and your pet.  Living in Florida we all should have a disaster plan if an emergency should happen.  If you are evacuated from your home and you go to a local shelter, you will be accepted, but your pet will not.  There are only a very few shelters that accept pets.  One less thing for you to worry about during an emergency is where your pet will be and who will take care of them.  Reserve your pets place with us before an emergency happens.  There is limited space available.

The following is a list of items your pet will need for his/her "Survival Kit":

1. Collar with ID and Rabies tags and a sturdy leash
2. Any medications that your dog will require (30 day supply)
3. Medical records and vaccination information
4. Crate or carrier
5. Food (at least 14 days supply)
6. Zip lock bags for treats, important papers and toys
7. Brush and comb
8. Blankets or any special comfort item
9. Muzzle if necessary
10. Mark all pet belongings with name

If you should be interested in signing your dog up for our hurricane emergency shelter. please feel free to ask a staff member for more details.

The Socialization Test

The socialization test is approximately one hour long.  You will drop off your pet and he/she will be introduced to the group of dogs that are currently staying at the kennel.  They are always introduced one dog at a time starting with my two Golden Retrievers Beau and Maggie.  The introductions are at your dogs pace.  A new dog will only be introduced when your pet feels comfortable with the group.  After all introductions have been made, your dog is than invited outdoors where he/she is observed interacting with a group of dogs in a supervised setting.  Some like to get right in there and start playing with the group, while others just walk around and investigate the area.

The following is a list of social skills that will be rated:

1. No aggression towards dogs or humans.
2. First introduction to a new dog.
3. Ease of meeting and greeting.
4. Several dogs meeting and greeting.
5. Observation of dog investigating his new environment.
6. Playfulness with other dogs.
7. Toy aggression.
8. Treat time, does your dog wait his turn for a treat. (This step is only done if the dog does not have food aggression.)
9. Laying together as a group indoors.
10. Mark all pet belongings with name

**If your pet passes all of the above they will be invited to stay with us.
**If there is a problem with one of the steps above, this will be discussed at the time of pick up.
**There is a one time fee of $10.00 for the Socialization Test.