Our services are all designed around providing the best possible care for your dogs and so we follow the guidelines set out in the various pieces of UK legislation covering animal welfare.
With this in mind, we provide the following as standard, adapted as necessary to take into account things such as breed, health and age.
- Walks: Daycare dogs – 1 hour morning group walk; Boarding – at least 2 x 20 min walks per day, (we adapt this according to the needs of each dog, so walks are usually much longer)
- Exercise: As well as out and about on walks, there’s always run-around and ball time in a secure garden area. For dogs that can’t be exercised or no garden is available there will be alternatives provided e.g. toy time, puzzles, short distance ball play.
- Opportunities for socialisation with other dogs and people
- Play: Lots of indoors and outdoors games & toys, some for mental stimulation and some just for fun appropriate to age, breed, health and preferences. This might include treat puzzles; agility (tunnel and cones); ball; rope play.
- Sleep & rest – naptimes and lots of opportunities to just chillout.
- Basic grooming and healthcare – we will provide some basic grooming (with our own equipment), especially on rainy, muddy days e.g. a clean, dry and brush. We will also give your dog a quick check over – coat, eyes, nails, ears, teeth & gums. If we notice any issues we will of course report them to you.
- Feed time (daycare if required, boarding as directed by you). Treats given with your permission.
- Toilet breaks: Daycare minimum: adult dogs – at least 4 toileting opportunities per day; Puppies – as and when they need to go – usually at least once an hour. Boarding, more opportunities.
- Lots of cuddles and attention
If your dog is UNDER a year, we will also provide:
- noise acclimatisation – getting them used to different sounds
- gradual & monitored familiarisation with other dogs and people