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.
