exercise & mental stimulation • learn social manners • make new friends
Daycare is good for so many things!
There are many different benefits to doggie daycare! If you have a puppy, they can come to us to learn social manners from the other dogs and strengthen their independence and confidence. If you’ve got a dog who is crazy energetic, they can come run around and play, whether they’d like to wrestle with a friend or chase balls. Even if you just need your pup out of the house for a bit while you’re getting work done or hosting guests, they can come and hang out with us! We have 6+ years of experience caring for (and loving on) dogs, and we’d love for you to join the pack!
Why choose us?
- Our play sessions are the perfect length–your pup will be worn out, but not cranky and overtired!
- Our outdoor play areas have more sights and smells to keep the dogs’ minds stimulated; whether they’re looking to play or sniff, they’ll have something to do!
- Flexible drop-off and pickup times allow you to keep your own schedule!
What are your requirements?
Your pup must be at least 5 months old (20 weeks) to attend daycare.
All dogs must be up-to-date on their bordetella, distemper (DHPP/canine adult combo), and rabies vaccines. Staff must be made aware of any health issues, and no dogs with contagious illnesses may attend.
We require all male dogs to be neutered by the time they reach one year old in order to continue attending daycare. This is to prevent male-on-male aggression and obsessive mounting behavior. We don’t require female dogs to be spayed, but they may not attend daycare while actively in heat or while pregnant.
Do you require a temperament test?
We don’t require a temperament test, but we will take it slow on your pup’s first day as we assess their comfort level. It’s not unusual for a new dog to be nervous or confused during their first few visits–some dogs might be thrown off by the change in routine, or need time to get used to the staff and other dogs. Our staff are trained in dog behavior and will make sure your dog feels confident and safe!
How do drop-off and pickup work?
You can drop off and pick up your pup any time within our hours! Take a look at our daycare schedule to get an idea of what your dog’s day will look like.
We charge based on the amount of time your dog spends here: 5 hours or less is considered a half day, and any more than that is a full day. We also offer extended hours (30 minutes before opening and after closing) for an extra fee–ask a staff member for details!
How do I get my dog signed up?
First, you’ll need to get registered with us–simply click on the “owner portal” button at the top of the page and then click on “New Owners”. You’ll fill out some forms to get yourself and your dog added to our system.
After that, we’ll need your dog’s most recent vaccine record. You or your vet can email a picture of it to us or upload it through the portal. Vaccine records must have their vaccination due dates listed and must be signed by a licensed veterinarian.
A staff member will need to manually add the vaccine dates to your dog’s profile before you can request any services; they will email you once that has been done. After that, you are all good to make reservations using the portal!
Do I need to bring anything?
Nope! You can bring lunch for your dog if you’d like, but you don’t need to bring anything else.
Do you have cameras?
Our new outdoor space isn’t set up for webcams like our old facility was, and we’ve found that working without the webcams allows us to focus fully on the dogs’ experience and care rather than managing technology. However, we regularly post video and picture updates on our Facebook and Instagram, especially on the Stories! Follow us to see for yourself:
https://facebook.com/k9cloud9va
https://instagram.com/k9cloud9?igsh=bWZqem0x0Dh2OTFm&utm_source=qr
You can also shoot us a call or email to check on your pup!
