Dog Daycare is Monday through Fridays from 8-5
Drop off is between 8-9 AM and pick up is between 4-5 PM
$32/day with credit card or $30/day check/cash
Open enrollment for our daycare begins in mid-March as the temperatures warm up. This is when we start scheduling assessments to build our daycare groups for the summer. Starting May 1 through November 1 we utilize a "pay for your spot" policy which means you must commit to a weekly schedule during that time that you will pay for whether your dog attends or not. This policy ensures we can afford to pay our exceptional staff through the year even in our slower months. All dogs are required to commit to a minimum of one day per week.
Due to limited indoor space and inclement weather, we do not add any new dogs to daycare from October through March each year. We also remove our "pay for your spot" policy from November 1 through April 30 so you only pay if you attend during that time.
Daycare assessments are a 1/2 day from 1 PM to 4 PM. This is required to join our daycare groups and will help determine which groups they will enjoy the most. You will drop off your pup at 1 PM and we will work with them to assess their social skills and ensure that this space is right for them. When you pick up at 4 PM we will give you an overview on how they did and make recommendations for moving forward based on our observations. Some dogs may need follow up appointments if they are anxious or stressed. We go at their pace whatever that may look like. If, at the end of the assessment period, we do not feel they will enjoy our social structure, we will offer other recommendations that may better suit your pup and their social style. Please email us at fourpawsinnvt@gmail.com to schedule your assessment.
Daycare Structure: We offer fenced areas for our dogs to socialize and play. We operate three playgroups at a time in separate areas. There is a minimum of one handler per yard based on energy levels and management needs for each group. We pair dogs based on play style, size and greeting preferences. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays are reserved for our rough and rowdy players that enjoy rough play and physical contact in their play with one another. Tuesdays and Thursdays are reserved for our calm dogs, small dogs, and catch and chase players. C&C players enjoy running and playing with other dogs, but prefer to have moderate to minimal physical contact during play. The assessment will help determine which group your dog will fit best in.
Daily Routine: Drop off is from 8-9 AM. When your dog is dropped off, they are brought into a yard to potty and then are crated inside to wait while others arrive. Once everyone has arrived at 9 AM we start getting our groups out. They socialize in the yard until 11:30 when we start pulling everyone in for rest time (12 - 1 PM). The pups are generally crated for rest time, although we often keep our calmer pups loose inside. From 1 PM to 3:30 they enjoy the time outside with their groups until we start pulling everyone in to prepare for pick up and clear the yards.
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Please Note: We will be charging a $25 fee for any late pick-ups or drop offs after 5 PM unless prior arrangements have been made.
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