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Do you provide overnight housing?
Yes we do...IF we're not full! But only for a small number of dogs. If I do not have that number at the time, then I can accept more.
The Meet & Greet:
In-Home Kennel-Free boarding means your dog is free to run, play and snooze with our other guests. Because the dogs are in a communal atmosphere, we carefully screen all dogs at a "Meet and Greet" session prior to accepting them for services. During the Meet and Greet, we are looking for very specific behaviors.
Since I have my own dogs...They will be introduced first. There will be a bit of "this is my yard" communication from my dogs, but that also should be brief and is necessary.
We would like to see:
- The dogs express an eager greeting to the other dogs, lots of sniffing, and gentle invitations to play.
- It's extremely important that all dogs in a communal play atmosphere are ready to have fun.
What we Don't like to see:
- Any dominant behavior, growling, or aggressive play
- A preoccupation with escaping the fenced area.
- Since guests are in my home, males must not mark! or they must leave.
- Dogs must be able to be trusted in a home environment when alone. If not, they must be crate trained.
- Non-stop barkers, or disruptive behaviors
I would expect the behaviors that you find acceptable in your home!
If it appears that your pup is having difficulties adjusting, I may require you to bring him/her for a day of daycare (fee charged) prior to boarding.
- -Puppies over 12 weeks and up to 6 months, who have been vaccinated.
- - Dogs over 6 months must be neutered or spayed.
- - Healthy Dogs: All dogs must furnish current proof of Distemper, Parvo (DHLPP), Bordatella (Kennel Cough) and Rabies vaccinations. Rabies is not required for puppies under 4 months.
- - Friendly Dogs: No dog will be admitted to Greatdogs.ca who has bitten a person or another dog. No dog who is protective of food, toys, or space will be admitted.
- -Dogs must be on flea control.
- -You must sign and complete an application. rules & regs, and waiver agreement.
- - All dogs must pass temperament evaluation during the required interview.
What if my dog is injured or sick?
If this occurs, and the problem is minor, you will be notified when you pick your dog up. If vet care is needed, we will transport your dog to our, or your, vet (whichever is faster). You will need to call to give them permission to treat. All medical costs will be assumed by you. Please refer to our waiver for more details.
Why Greatdogs.ca?
Because Greatdogs.ca is a small, individualized, home-based boarding facility, where your little guy will feel right at home. There are no cement floors, no small cages or rooms, always people in the house, my own dogs and lots of fresh air and sunshine...that's why!
RATES:
$25 per day (depending on breed) or
$160 per week (also depending on breed)
ALL Boarding is paid in full, in advance.
We accept cash, cheques (with proper i.d.) visa and mastercard
