We
have increased our prices to reflect the high level of individual
attention that our guests receive. Our previous pricing reflected
that of a camp-style arrangement where the dogs sleep in outbuildings
and numbers frequently exceed forty. We want to maintain our
luxury home boarding set-up with the guests sleeping inside
the main house as members of the family. Their evening routine
will be much like it is at home: we get cleaned up in the playroom
by the fire then everyone claims a spot on one of the couches
or chairs in the living room and we settle in for a nice evening
around the fire. So your dog becomes one of the family and
we all sleep under the same roof. They have one consistent
alpha, Rachel, and we believe this consistency is what puts
our guests at ease. They know who is in charge which is critical
in order for any dog to feel safe. We have only a few staff
members during the day (Karen, Claire, Brittany and Brad) so
all our guests get to know them well. And keeping the numbers
down ensures that the excitement level never gets out of hand!
Our maximum number of guests during off-peak times is twelve
guests but we do allow for more during peak periods in
order to be able
to accommodate our existing client base. In order to do this,
we recently added a second full dog yard so that we never have
more than nine dogs in any one area. Another new policy is
that we do not take any new guests at peak periods. Your dog’s
first visit here should be when things are slow so that they
can get to know the place (and Rachel, Dougal and Georgie Girl!).
Then when the guest comes back during a busier time, they’ll
feel right at home immediately! We have found this policy to
be the key to keeping things manageable during peak periods.
So yes, new guests may come at peak times but must stay for
a few nights in advance of booking.
Our hours of operation are officially 9 am to 5 pm sharp. We
cannot have any arrivals or departures outside these hours
as any activity on the property is extremely “stimulating” to
the dogs, especially in peak times. And for anyone who does
wish to drop &/or pick-up their dog, we must have a precise
ETA in order to be ready for you. It may sound a bit fussy,
but it is absolutely necessary. We do not allow any
unannounced guests on the property. And new guests need to be checked-in
by noon. This will allow the guest to have plenty of time to
integrate into the “pack” and to fully explore
i.e. sniff their surroundings before heading in for the night.
Please e-mail us with any questions
info@dougaldogs.ca
| THE
PAPERWORK! |
There
are a few things to take care of prior to your pup’s
arrival. Upon your initial booking we will send you some
forms that need completing before we can confirm your
reservation. There is a detailed questionnaire in the
Client Information
form to give us a good sense of all their little
idiosyncrasies and their normal routine. Also, we need
confirmation from
your vet that your pup is spayed/neutered, up-to-date
on all their shots (including bordetella aka kennel
cough) and verification of a flea treatment program
(spring
to
fall months). After we have received these completed
forms and have met your pup, only then can we firm up
your reservation.
Remember, this is to protect your dog just as much as
the others and is standard procedure at most responsible,
professional
boarding facilities.
So we need:
- completed
Veterinarian Form (can be faxed by vet to us directly)
- completed
Client Registration Form
- signed
Release Form
- payment
in full at check-in.
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DOGGY
BOARDING
| Cost
Structure (effective April 1, 2008)
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First
10 nights: $45/night |
| Additional
nights: $40/night |
One
night = 24 hour period |
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Day
boarding available for $25/day
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Shuttle
service to North Toronto (Leslie east to Bathurst; 401
south to St. Clair) is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays,
generally in the late morning. The cost of the round trip
service is $35 round-trip, $25 one way.
*Avalable midday Mon, Wed, Fri except on holidays
Minimum
one week stay during Christmas and
March break
Shuttle available only for guests staying
a minimum of
3 nights
Prices subject to 5% GST; Please make cheques payable
to “dougaldogs Inc.”
Peak periods = Christmas break, March
break and last two weeks of August
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