Requirements
Safety is our number one priority!
Health & Vaccines:
Dogs must be in good health and current on their vaccinations including canine Bordatella, Rabies, Parvo, Distemper, Lepto, Parainfluenza. Dogs must be in good health, free of diarrhea, cough, runny nose, vomiting for at least 72 hours prior to attending. Dogs must be free of worms, fleas, ticks, etc. to attend our facility.
DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG TO OUR FACILITY IF IT HAS A CONTAGIOUS HEALTH ISSUE. We will not accept any dog that has a cough.
We recommend the Bordatella vaccine is administered every 6 months to your dog. We also recommend the Influenza vaccine bivalent for both strains H3N2 & H3N8.
Please be respectful, our policy to visit or participate in any service at K9cation is to have a scheduled appointment.
Aggressive/Dangerous Dogs/Behavior Issues:
We do accept some dogs with behavior issues. Dogs with various behavior issues may not be allowed to participate in group play, pack runs or other activities at the discretion of K9cation staff to ensure the safety of your dog and all our guests and/or our family. Additional fees may apply at the discretion of K9cation. You are responsible for your dog's behavior, please keep your dog away from other dogs and people while attending our facility. o help ensure your dog's safety, please notify us if your dog has ever escaped, is a runner, or has any history of not staying in a suite/lodging setup, crate destruction etc. If your dog has ever been in a fight, or bitten another person or dog where skin has been broken please notify us.
Breed Recommendations:
If you have a Husky, Malamute, Dutch Shepherd, Mallinois, Stafford Shire Terrier/Pit Bull your dog may need evaluated prior to attending our facility for lodging. We highly recommend a daycare visit for these breeds prior to lodging with us to ensure your dog is a good fit with our facility.
Signed Agreements & Shot Records Due Prior To Your Arrival:
You must complete and adhere to our digital agreements and provide your vaccine records online. You can text, email or upload your shot records.
Boarding Feeding:
Bring your dog's food in meal portioned sandwich baggies or gallon sized for free feeders. A daily fee will be assessed for dogs that run out of food or do not have the food portioned into meals. *Slow feeders are allowed, please do not bring other dishes.
Refusal of Service:
We may refuse service to any client who is not a fit with our facility. As much as you're interviewing us as your chosen facility of care, we are interviewing you and your pup to ensure you're a good fit for our programs.
Training:
Bring your dog hungry, do not feed them before class. Bring whatever leash and collar you're currently using. We will offer recommendations and offer products on site. Bring high value treats. Dress comfortably and in layers, prepare for outside elements as we may work inside an indoor arena with sand footing.
In Tact:
We do accept some in tact dogs. Dogs over 6 months may be assessed an additional fee at our discretion.
In Heat:
We recommend caged facilities for in heat dogs, but will make some exceptions for in heat dogs for our established clients. In heat dogs should not participate in training without permission from K9cation.
