The Good Dog Spot! For Your Information

Accidents and Injuries: When dogs play together things can get rough even when no aggression is involved; dogs are strong. While our staff will do everything possible to avoid problems, it is not unlikely that your dog could experience the following as a result of being here: neck problems, torn and detached toe nails, minor cuts, scrapes and teeth marks, tooth loss, injured legs, tendons, joints, etc. Beyond this, it is unlikely, but possible, that your dog could suffer serious injury from a dog fight. There is also a slight possibility that your dog could escape from our care. You will be required to sign our waiver that states that these issues were discussed and you give the staff full permission to treat injuries and hold them blameless for the same.

Fleas: We ask that all dogs attending day care are treated with "Frontline". This product not only kills fleas but also limits your dog's chances of picking them up. This will not only protect your dog while he/she is here, but will decrease the chances of your dog picking up fleas elsewhere and bringing them here. Dogs with an obvious flea infestation will be screened out as currently unhealthy. However, as you know, fleas are not always so obvious. It is possible that your dog could pick up fleas while playing with other dogs at day care. The staff will inform owners if any fleas are noted on a dog so that they can begin to take care of the problem.

Other health related concerns: All day care dogs are required to be healthy at the time of initial takes and up to date on all their shots, especially rabies, each year as per owner's representation. Nevertheless, communicable diseases can be passed to and from vaccinated dogs. Potential health concerns may include, but are not limited to: skin contaminants, water contaminants, feces-borne contaminants, airborne contaminants. The staff will observe for any potential signs of illness and seek the control for it in as timely a manner as possible, but it is possible that your dog will require veterinary treatment for a condition possibly picked up from other dogs at day care. The Good Dog Spot! accepts no responsibility or financial obligation for any such treatment your dog may require.

Hours for Other Activities: The center is open for training classes on some weeknights until 9:00 pm, although the building may be vacant between 5:30 pm and whenever a class is scheduled to start. This schedule may vary; do not rely on someone being there if you are late picking up your dog.

Safety: The Good Dog Spot! takes the following precautions against escape and injury:

a) All staff are trained in dog behavior and the management of a large group of dogs.

b) All dogs are interviewed and deemed temperamentally suitable for dog-dog play.

c) There will be at least one staff person on the play floor at any time.

d) Play groups are supervised and behaviors that look like potential trouble will be redirected.

e) Dogs are segregated for brief periods if their behavior warrants it.

f) Indoor and Outdoor surfaces are kept sanitary using disinfectants regularly used by kennels.

g) The outdoor area is entirely and securely enclosed.

 

Training Methods: We use positive reinforcement methods at the Day Care and in training classes. This means we use food, toys, attention and permission as a means to shape a dog's behavior. Occasionally we find that a citronella spray collar ends unwanted behavior when other methods cannot (please ask for additional info).

At the interview, Marilyn will provide you with phone numbers to contact her at all times.

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