FAQs

A: A full day (more than 5 hours) is $33 per dog and a half day (up to 5 hours) is $23.

A: We welcome all dogs who pass our thorough temperament test, based on their behavior, ability to be comfortable and generally social, and who have not shown any form of aggression toward other dogs or humans. It is not our policy to turn away a dog based on breed. All dogs must be at least 4-months old, healthy, fully vaccinated (Rabies, DHLPPC and Bordetella, Canine Influenza), spayed/neutered if over 6 months and in proper dress code (non-retractable leash, collar and ID tag)

A: Your dog will spend time playing with other dogs of similar size and activity level, while under the constant supervision of our well-trained dog handlers. During fair weather, most of the day will be spent outside, with short trips inside to cool down or get lunch. During inclement weather, the dogs will be in our large indoor play area, with short trips outside to take care of business. On hot days your dog will have an opportunity to take a dip in the wading pools.

A: Daycare presents dogs with an opportunity to be around others in a safe atmosphere, where our well-trained staff watches them carefully to ensure they are playing nice. Your pet’s safety is our top priority and every dog must pass our temperament test. Our staff is trained extensively in dog body language and behavior, and they take a Pet CPR and First Aid course annually.

We strive for an employee/dog ratio of 1:10 in the facility and are often much lower. For the safety of our smaller guests, we separate our dogs into packs based on size and activity levels. Inappropriate play is stopped, and good behavior is always rewarded with praise.

A: Besides the numerous health benefits of having your dog spayed or neutered, the main reason we require it is safety for all of our dogs.

Due to hormones, intact males and females often display excessive dominance that is not safe in a large group environment. Intact dogs are also at a greater risk of injury from other dogs. Dogs that are not spayed or neutered also tend to mark their territory and may mark everything including staff and other dogs.

A : To ensure the safety of our dogs, we perform a temperament test on all new dogs and dogs that haven’t attended regularly within the past 3 months. The test is a two-hour trial ($15) in which our handlers look for and evaluate certain characteristics in your dog, including playfulness, aggression, dominance, and possessiveness. Our staff will test for touch sensitivity, toy behavior, and dog to dog interaction. After the observation period, the handler will meet with a member of management to determine if the dog has passed or failed.

We encourage the temp test day to include a half day visit (an additional $23) so your pup has plenty of time to get settled in and acclimated to the daycare process.
If a dog passes our thorough interview process, but exhibits unacceptable behavior, the dog is given a timeout and the owner is informed of the concern. If the behavior continues, we will work with the owner to resolve the problem or the dog will be asked not to return to daycare.

A :  Water is available at all times in all of our play areas. Playing hard is just as strenuous as working out. Even though water is available, after a car ride home, it will probably be time for your dog to drink some more water to help re-hydrate after a hard day of play.

A: Yes! In order to provide the best care and safest environment possible for your dog during his stay (whether for the day or overnight) we require reservations. We recommend 3-4 weeks’ notice for major holiday boarding, as we fill up quickly.

A : Rates range from $55/night to $100/night depending on the accommodations that best suit your pup.  Click here for detailed boarding options.

A : Absolutely! We offer two additional options for dogs who are not used to boarding in crates or kennels: Suites and Cage-Free Boarding.

Our Suites are an excellent upgrade option. They are 60 square feet and offer much more space than the traditional boarding.

Cage-Free boarding is available for dogs who have proven excellent behavior in our daycare program. They will sleep in a bedroom style setting (300 sq. ft) with one of our well-trained team members. A normal full-size human bed is available for snoozing along with multiple dog beds scattered throughout the room. They will watch TV and snuggle with our staff from 7p-9:30p, go out for a final potty break and then head to bed for a comfortable night’s rest. The cost is $90/dog (additional dog discounts do not apply).

A : Guests that do not pass our daycare temperament test are able to board in a traditional kennel for $65/night. They will be taken out for one-on-one play time with a team member 5-6 times a day.

A : It is not necessary to bring anything at all for your boarding visit. We offer raised beds, a fleece blanket and food/water bowls for every boarding dog. We feed Nutrisource Chicken and Rice dry kibble. Since a sudden change in food will often cause an upset tummy and diarrhea, we prefer to keep all dogs on their own diets. If you feed something besides Nutrisource, please bring food from home.

If you would like to bring a special blanket or toy, please be sure it is clearly labeled and can easily be washed in a normal capacity washer/dryer. CPDD is not responsible for lost or damaged items.

A : We will continue your home medication routine while your dog is at daycare or boarding. Our staff is trained to administer all kinds of medication, be it eye drops, pills, or injections. Each medication is recorded and signed for when administered by our staff. There’s no charge for this service.

A : Early drop-off is available Monday – Saturday from 6:45 a.m. – 7 a.m. for an additional $5.
We also offer after hours pickup and boarding drop-off for an additional $20. This service must be scheduled and prepaid so that we can staff accordingly. Sunday pickup from 5 – 7 p.m. is also available at no additional charge.

A : Yes! Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. we offer transportation to or from our facility. Price is based on mileage. We can occasionally transport additional hours or over the weekend based on staff availability and with advance notice.