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Dogs can get pretty rambunctious while playing. Is there any chance at all that my pet can get hurt?
Your pet will most likely be playing continuously except for rest time. If your dog is not used to this intensity of activity they may experience sore muscles and feet. Consider starting them with shorter days until they adjust to the activity level. Dogs can be very active and physical while playing. Minor nicks and scrapes may occasionally occur.
The choice to use daycare is similar to the decision to use general anesthetic for medical procedures. Daycare is tremendously beneficial but there is the slight risk that serious injury may occur. Orthopedic problems are a possibility, and despite diligent screening, it is impossible to eliminate all inappropriate/aggressive behavior.
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What if there is an injury, how it will be handled?
The Animal House Pet Clinic is literally 50 feet from the daycare. If a serious injury occurs during regular business hours our veterinary staff will do an assessment and develop a treatment recommendation. You will then be called immediately. Upon your approval, we will administer care. In the rare occurence that an Animal House veterinarian is not available on evenings or weekends, the Green Bay Animal Emergency Center will be utilized. Please see the Groom & Board Registration Form for full details on our emergency protocol.
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Will my dog stay clean in daycare?
When dogs play together, they mouth one another, roll on their backs, and generally pick up some dirt. If you allow outdoor play in the warm months, a pool for cooling off is available. The pool is for swimming only and is not contaminated with animal soil. Dogs love water fun but it can leave your pal a bit messy. If this is a concern, you can request that your pet be given a bath at the end of the day or kept outside of the pool area.
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My dog has a great disposition and gets along great with every dog encountered. Why is behavior assessment necessary?
Daycare is a unique situation where large groups of dogs are playing together for extended periods. Even the most outwardly gregarious dog may experience some anxiety when encountering a pack of high-energy canines and may act unpredictably. If your dog has a good behavior history, the chances are excellent that daycare will work well for your pet.
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Can my puppy come to daycare?
Absolutely. In fact, dogs exposed early in life to daycare demonstrate significantly less anxiety when it comes time to board. Puppy Care is for puppies aged 8-16 weeks, and typically for shorter play periods. At 6 months of age, spaying or neutering is required. Click here to see our special Puppy Daycare Rates.
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My pet is having some serious behavior problems at home. Can daycare help this?
Possibly. Behavior problems must be diagnosed before implementation of a treatment plan. Attempts to self-treat could result in an escalation of the problem. Behavior modification is a special focus for our veterinary staff and many treatment plans include the use of daycare as a means to alleviate excess energy, reduce anxiety, and improve socialization skills. If you feel your pet has behavior problem, make an appointment with one of our veterinarians and they can develop the right treatment plan for your pet.
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How do I get my pet enrolled in your program?
Get your pet registered using the interactive Groom & Board Registration Form. Then call and set up an appoinment at 920-465-4444 for a behavior assessment.
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