Doggy Daycare

WHAT DO DOGS REALLY WANT?

Most dogs want to play – and let’s face it, it’s fun! And playing is an essential part of building up a strong bond between you and your dog. The stronger the bond, the more trusting the relationship and the more eager your dog will be to listen to you and want to please you.
As we all know, dogs are pack animals and this means that they are incredibly social animals and do not like to be isolated. And in a domestic environment, all dogs have to be left by themselves at some point, and you need to take steps early on to ensure that your dog is relaxed about being left home alone. And I can tell you this, one of the most important things you can do for your dog,  yourself and your family,  is to work at forming and shaping a happy and obedient dog.

Dog daycare is a great place for dogs to learn the hierarchy of a pack, and what is acceptable and what is not. It’s a great place to learn to follow a Pack leader, and feel part of a pack. It’s also a great place to play and have fun. On days they don’t come to daycare, they are more than happy to sleep and dream about all the fun they had.

Here at Doggy DooLi’l  we are seeing positive results in dogs that attend daycare on a regular basis. Now I don’t mean they need to be coming every day. Once a week is enough for a dog to enjoy that feeling of belonging.  Owners are seeing positive results in every day stuff like walking the dog, to dogs coping with being home alone.  A break in the monotony of waiting all day for their pack to come home, and the chance at seeing the same friends at daycare when they get there is something the dogs really do look forward to.

Customers often tell me how the dogs start howling and yelping in the car only a few blocks away, anticipating the arrival to daycare.  And when they don’t want to leave… you know it’s good! And that tells us dogs thrive in this environment. That’s how we know what dogs want most, over food, chasing the cat, or even playing Frisbee… and that is the company of another dog.

When they don’t want to leave …
you know it’s good!

In our dog daycare center here in North Surrey, we don’t have any kennels and avoid using crates, unless necessary. We have scheduled activities (including nap time), with a playground complete with climbing structures and lots of tough toys to keep all the dogs entertained and stimulated.  Toys aren’t allowed in most dog daycare centers because the fear of dogs fighting over them. Here we believe that behavior is something that can be rehabilitated, and with a consistent pack leader setting the rules, the pack follows and learns quickly what it allowed and what is not. Big or small makes no difference at all.  Confidence will be boosted and everyone learns to use their manners. Make sure to read the “Things To Watch For In a New Daycare Dog” list on the ‘News’ page.

Here dogs participate in group play, retrieve with sharing, or hang out with their BFF’s.  They can also just lounge on a couch and watch everything. The point is, they’re not at home all by themselves, redecorating, barking, or feeling abandoned for long periods of time.

The basic principle behind doggy daycare is simple – provide a safe and healthy atmosphere where they learn borders and limitations through consistent rules, exercise and playtime. Games are guided with the right intensity and calm assertive leadership. Dominant behavior is curbed and dog owners are offered help to deal with any behavioral issues that occur. We encourage the dogs to engage in lots of interaction with other dogs, big or small, and with all kinds of different people.

The location is St. Helens Park, in North Surrey, Whalley, BC. We have an 8000 sq. ft. dog yard with a 6’ high and dig proofed fence, set way back from the road on our acreage.  There is also a fenced sports court we use for training. Our doggy lounge has floor to ceiling windows from wall to wall, with plenty of natural light. With couches as well as pet beds and sheepskins on the floor, we ensure all the comforts the doggies are used to. We run a structured and safe daycare environment and deliver individual care and attention to a max of 15 dogs a day. No bully breeds accepted.

Cleanliness and sanitation is very important here at Doggy DooLi’l so we only use stainless steel water receptacles. Doggy Doo Waste removal picks up our dog waste every week to dispose of it through proper means. It’s a great service and a local family business!

And now we have our much awaited “Pack Leader School of Obedience”. Training men and women to be the leaders of their pack! Please see the obedience page for more information.

Awaiting pick-up!

Awaiting pick-up!

THE ETIQUETTE OF DOG DAYCARE!

Safety and security is our #1 concern and we run a very strict schedule. Everyone must schedule their drop time and pickup time, and we won’t just hand the dog over to anyone. You also have to arrange ahead of time, if someone else will be picking up your baby.

“By appointment only” means everyone, every day! This is our residence, and all drop-off and pick-up must be scheduled. Our hours of availability to schedule your dog in is between 6am and 6pm. Earlier and later is available but must be scheduled.

We lock up when we go down to the dog lounge and back yard, so you can’t show up with your dog unexpected.  The gates are locked and if you are not able to schedule your drop-off ahead of time, you will be locked out. All appointments need to call and set up a time. Pick-up is not as strict, but if you want to come before pickup time (4pm-6pm), you need to call ahead. We do this for noise control, as the dogs will bark.

The parking area is our private property. Any garbage needs to be disposed of in the garbage can in the parking lot. If you need poop bags, they are available at the front door, and the waste bags can be disposed of in the garbage can in the front parking area.

Please drive slowly, as some dogs run free in the yard upon pickup and drop off time. Please wait for your turn to pick up, if someone is ahead of you. Please wait for them to leave, as entering the foyer when someone’s dog is being picked up, could cause frustration for all concerned.

As for noise control, the dogs will bark when you arrive, so for the sake of the neighbours, please come straight in and close the door.

Thank you!

Michelle
Owner/Operator


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