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Dog Boarding Policies



~We do not board dogs younger than four months old.

~We no longer board Pit Bulls that are not neutered.





Vaccinations



Dogs will need to be up to date on their Rabies and Parvo vaccinations. (The Parvo vaccine will appear on the documentation from the veterinarian as the DHPP, DHLPP or something similar. The "P" in these vaccinations represents the Parvo portion.) The Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccination is recommended but not required. Some Bordetella vaccinations are recommended every six months depending upon type. We are usually unable to determine which type of vaccination from the documentation has been given and if the one received has expired. If you would like your pet protected from kennel cough, discuss the vaccination schedule and its efficacy with your vet. (See pamphlet below.) Please note it takes five to seven days for this vaccination to provide protection.


Vaccination records can be uploaded using the link below or brought at the time of check-in. It is best for the owner to contact the vet to obtain records if needed. Some vets no longer release vaccination records without the owner's consent. (We reserve the right to refuse service to any pet brought without up-to-date vaccination records.)


We understand some veterinarians feel the Parvo vaccination is no longer needed for dogs over ten years of age. If your pet is over ten years of age and did not receive the Parvo vaccination, we will assume it was waived by the veterinarian.


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Kennel Cough Pamphlet

Medications and Supplements



We are happy to administer supplements, sprays, ointments and prescribed medications. (For information regarding sedatives, please scroll to SEDATIVES section.) There is not a charge for providing medication. Please bring the original prescription containers with dosage instructions if providing a pill box. This will help should your trip be delayed and provides us with the prescribing veterinarians information if needed. ~~WE DO NOT PROVIDE INJECTIONS~~



Fleas and Ticks



Please be certain pets are up to date on flea and tick preventative.

If fleas and/or ticks are found on your pet during their stay, a spot on treatment will be applied for a fee.



Skin Conditions



If your pet has a strange skin condition that could appear to be contagious, please bring a note from the vet stating it is not or is no longer contagious. We reserve the right to refuse guests with conditions that appear contagious at check-in.



Sedatives



We do not provide sedative to pets unless it is a vet provided prescription. We do not keep sedatives "in stock". The medication must be labeled for the pet for whom the medication is intended. Sedatives need to be kept in the original container from the prescribing veterinarian. Note: CBD's are not prescription. All we need are written instructions from the owner regarding their prefered use of the CDB.


If you are dropping your pet off sedated due to the car ride, please let us know. Some sedatives have withdrawals and we need to be aware if a strange behavior is a problem or merely withdrawal. We do not recommend sedating a pet for boarding. Pets relax quickly after arrival when they see the other pups are relaxed and having fun.



Aggression





Guests that display and/or attempt aggressive, dangerous behavior need extra caution and handling. We do not mix dogs from other families, but if your dog is prone to biting (people or dogs) under certain circumstances, please let us know in the Pet Boarding Paperwork to prevent them (and us) from being fearful or distressed. The information will help us prevent a biting incident from occurring. We try to be sensitive to the demeanor of our guests and will do our best to make them as comfortable as possible. If their problem is severe, we may be unable to provide them their activity time. In the worst case, they may need to stay in their room the entire stay. If a staff member is bitten, an aggressive surcharge will be applied ($100).


If your pet must be muzzled to be dropped off for their stay, we will be unable to keep your pet.






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