With our daycare program we strive to provide a clean, safe and fun environment for your dog on a daily basis.
We place emphasis on three key goals; socialization, exercise and encouraging proper behaviour.
We take the responsibility of caring for your dog very seriously and this starts with the people. Our staff earns the status of DA (Dog Assistant) by completing a training program including such topics as canine awareness and behaviour, canine body language, pet first aid and pet nutrition.
Doggie Daycare is available at both The Dog’s Park and The Dog’s Garage locations. The Dog’s Park accepts all sized dogs for daycare while The Dog’s Garage location caters to dogs 20-25 lbs and under for daycare.
Full day and 5 hour daycare sessions are available. Washes and other “SPAW” services can be booked while your dog is in daycare.
Join in on the fun by clicking onto our webcam broadcast and see your dog at play.
Requirements
Doggie Central provides a safe and social atmosphere for dogs. To ensure the security and well-being of all dogs, we require that all dogs meet the following requirements for both day care and play sessions.
Age
All dogs must have at minimum their second set of vaccinations. These vaccinations are usually completed by 3 or 4 months of age. Please consult your veterinarian.
Spay or Neutered
Dogs must be spayed or neutered. (exception would include young puppies)
Vaccinations
Dogs must have current vaccinations. The owners are required to provide veterinarian certification of DHPP annual vaccine (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus. It is highly recommended that all dogs receive the Bordatella (kennel cough) vaccination. Rabies is also a required vaccination. (Puppies are usually given their rabies shot at 16 weeks of age - puppies can attend daycare or play sessions without the rabies vaccination until such time that the puppy's age permits the vaccination).
Health
Dogs must be in good health and free from any health condition that could potentially jeopardize other dogs. The owners will certify their dog(s) are in good health and have not been ill with a communicable condition in the last 30 days. Dogs who do not meet this requirement will require veterinarian certification of health to be admitted or readmitted. Please ensure you do not bring your dog to either facility if you notice any type of cough.
Flea Prevention
Dogs must be on a veterinarian approved flea prevention program from May through to November.
Behaviour
Dogs must be non-aggressive and not food or toy aggressive. The owner will certify their dog(s) have not bitten, harmed, shown aggression or threatening behavior towards any person or other dog(s). Excessive barking or marking (urinating) is unacceptable behavior in the daycare environment.
Application
A daycare application form must be completed. The daycare application can be completed online, downloadable form or in person at the facility.
Behavioural Assesment
A behavioral assessment is required for daycare enrollment. Behavioral assessments are booked by appointment only Monday to Friday at the location your dog wishes to attend daycare Please allow 30 -45 minutes for the assessment to be completed.
Please call The Dog's Park 416.412.7771 or The Dog's Garage 905.271.7781 to book your assessment.
Why daycare? Socialization, Exercise, Proper Behaviour