Daycare Policies

Booking & Scheduling

  • No walk-ins. All visits require advance or standing bookings via text or email.

  • Full days and multiple visits per week are not guaranteed and depend on each dog’s comfort level. Your dog’s wellbeing is always our priority.

  • Dogs will not attend daycare five days per week.

  • Scheduling is discussed during the pre-screening assessment call and reviewed after the first few visits.

  • Increases in visit length or weekly frequency are based on your dog’s comfort and progress.

Cancellations & Attendance

  • Cancellations: Please notify us by text or email by 7:00am the day of if you cannot attend.

  • No-Shows: After two no-shows without notice, standing bookings will be removed. Book-as-you-go scheduling may continue.

Day Length & Drop-Off

  • Petite Day: Up to 2 hours

  • Half Day: Up to 5 hours

  • Full Day: Over 5 hours

  • Latest drop-off time: 12:30pm

Health & Safety Requirements

  • All dogs must wear a collar or harness with a visible identification tag.

  • Vaccinations must be kept up to date for continued attendance. Records must clearly show the next due date and be emailed to petitepawsplaycare@gmail.com. Pet Passports are not accepted.

  • All dogs must be on monthly flea and tick prevention.

  • Dogs absent for 6 months or longer will require a half-day reassessment and may continue with half days until fully reintegrated.

Facility & Behavior Management

  • Dogs observed frequently marking indoors may wear a diaper for short periods to maintain sanitation and protect the facility.

Group Play & Risk Acknowledgement

  • Daycare includes group play, socialization, and physical activity. Despite careful screening and supervision, incidents may occur, including:

    • Play escalating into scuffles or fights

    • Minor to serious injuries (scratches, punctures, bites, strains)

    • Stress-related behaviors triggered by other dogs or the environment

  • Dog behavior is influenced by instinct, environment, and group dynamics, and injuries may occur even with proper supervision.

Policy and Procedure Compliance

  • All policies are in place to ensure the health and safety of every dog in our care. Failure to comply may result in removal from daycare.