what to expect
Just like the first day of school, your dog’s first day of dog daycare is fun and exciting, but also requires some getting used to.
Before You Arrive
First, if your dog is going to be coming to daycare,
don’t forget your reservation!
In order to expedite the check in and out process,
we require a few things:
• Please make sure your dog’s rabies, bordetella (kennel cough), and distemper shots are up to date, and you can provide copies of the vaccinations.
• If your dog is sick, kindly call us to let us know and please don’t bring them to daycare until they’re back on their paws.
• Please be sure to bring your dog to doggie daycare on a leash.
After you get home
• Fully interactive dog daycare is designed to be challenging both physically and psychologically for the dogs. Don't be alarmed if your dog comes home and sleeps for hours on end and appears lethargic. They aren't sick; they're worn out from all the playing!
• The excitement of being home may make your pet pant and appear very thirsty. We provide fresh water at all times, but they may need to drink more water when they arrive home and throughout the night, especially if they aren’t used to all the activity that comes along with fully interactive dog daycare.
• You may notice your dog has minor scratches. Again, don't be alarmed. They were just interacting and playing with their new friends the best way they can—with their paws and their mouth.
• It is also not unusual for your dog to be limping or favoring one side for a few days. Like any athlete, they just have sore muscles from all the exercise.
• By the end of a busy week at daycare, your dog may smell a little “doggier” than usual. If your dog comes home tired, smelly, and dirty, it just means they had a great day at Freddie's Dog Daycare! We offer a full-service day spa designed to send your pup home smelling like roses, so please inquire about a bath upon check-in.
• If you have any questions, just ask us! We always welcome pet parents to call during the day and check up on their pup.
Have additional questions?
Check out our FAQ's or give us a call!