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Why Dog Day Care?
Just like humans, recreation is an essential part of raising a well-rounded, healthy and happy dog! Aside from the obvious physical benefits, play is an essential way for dogs to exercise their mind, practise communication and release energy. We employ a range of toys, enrichment tools and interaction to engage your dog: tug toys, balls, water pools and sandpits are just a few ways we keep them thinking and reacting. Play in a secure area like Happy Pawes Dog Day Care is off-leash, controlled and always supervised, ensuring both the enjoyment and safety of your dog.
Providing an outlet for play, exercise, stimulation and generally time to just be a dog means that life at home may become a whole lot easier. Barking, digging, chewing, destructive behaviour and other symptoms of boredom can be significantly reduced, and your dog will be happier just to rest quietly with the family after a happy day at Happy Pawes Dog Day Care!
Your dog's safe interaction with people and other dogs is an expectation of the community and socialisation is an essential lesson for pets to integrate with our lifestyle. Being able to take your dog to a park, beach or café is one of the many joys of dog ownership and to do this in a calm and friendly manner is dependent on positive socialisation.
Dogs are naturally social creatures and crave the companionship of both humans and animals. Socially acclimatised dogs are more confident, communicate with other dogs better and adhere to social graces and the incidence of fights or aggression is far less likely in a well-socialised dog.
Why Does My Dog Need an Assessment?
All dogs wanting to attend Happy Pawes Dog Day care are required to have a free assessment. This can give us crucial information to see how they react to other dogs.
We want to make sure your dog will be happy with us at day care and so we can settle them in to our routine. We want all dogs to enjoy the Happy Pawes experience and become a part of our family. During the assessment you are required to complete the application form which will have questions relating to health, behaviour and training.
You also need to bring your vaccination card with you so we can make sure your dog is all up to date on the vaccines required. Once we have had a chat regarding your form it is time to settle you and your dog in to our assessment area where we introduce your dog – off leash - to other dogs to see how they react.
We begin with much calmer dogs and also they are introduced one at a time. During this time we are looking at your dog's body language and making sure they are happy to sniff and greet the dog, play, show no signs of aggression or any signs of stress or fear.
If we feel that this environment is not suitable for your dog we will let you know during this session. If all is well your dog can stay with us for half a day to join in the fun.
Why Choose Happy Pawes Dog Day Care?
Happy Pawes Dog Day Care is the place your dog wants to be, we have it all!
We are not just your average dog day care we cater for all types of dog's needs not just physical energy but also mental energy to keep them entertained during the time they are with us.
We have 2 fantastic dedicated areas, the first is the area for the Teenie Weenies, and these are our little dogs that enjoy hanging out with other smaller friends.
Our other area is for the large dogs who like to be very energetic and run around.
Small Dog Area
This Small Dog Area is specifically for the Teenie Weenies, we want the little dogs to feel comfortable and happy and to interact with other little friends. We have cute little comfy beds in all sorts of shapes from cars to aeroplanes that they can snuggle in to and get cosy.
They have plenty of room to run around and chase each other and lots of climbing equipment and tunnels to play hide and seek, it is a room full of hustle and bustle.
Above are a selection of photos taken of the small dog area
Outdoor Play Area
All dogs are able to access the secure dedicated 4 x 10 metre outside play area during the day. We have a specific grass area for them to have toilet breaks, they can have a lazy afternoon and sunbathe and relax or maybe they would like to have a play session in the wading pool which is lots of fun for those water babies.
For those dogs that love to dig we have our digging pits with plenty of sand to get their paws in to and who knows what they might find in the hole they have dug there are different surprises every day.
Above are a selection of photos taken of the outside area
Large Dog Area
The Large Dog area is for our very big and boisterous dogs where they can have fun with other dogs of similar size and energy levels. They enjoy all sorts of games from tug of war, wrestling, chasing, relaxing and of course quiet time and cuddles. This is a room full of energy, excitement and very happy dogs. We can guarantee your dog will go home tired and happy from all the fun they have had and will be looking forward to catching up with their new big playmates again.
Above are a selection of photos taken of the large dog area
Cost
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Assessment (not included in meet and greet ) All evaluations are carried out in the morning by pre arranged appointment. |
FREE |
| Dog Day Care | |
Casual – Full day - 7am to 6.30pm. |
$37 |
Half day (up to 4 hours) |
$20 |
5 day loyalty card |
$175 |
10 day loyalty card |
$320 |
| All the above costs are based on one dog. All concession cards are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase. |
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Multi-Dog Households. |
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Casual – Full day - 7am to 6.30pm |
$576 |
All the above costs are based on more than one dog attending day care from the same household. |
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Late Fees |
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| First 15 minutes | $10 |
| Every further 15 minutes | $10 |
| To a maximum of $30.00 payable on arrival for pick up |
To apply for your dog to join in the fun and games at Happy Pawes Dog Day Care, click on the Apply Here button below.
