Doggie Daycare
Fun & enriching for all dogs.
About Classic Daycare
Classic doggie daycare is perfect for dogs that thrive in a large group setting, providing them with ample opportunities to play and socialize. The program includes extended play sessions in the morning and afternoon, ensuring dogs get plenty of exercise and interaction with their peers. Between play times, there's a midday break for rest and relaxation, as well as pool time for those dogs that enjoy splashing around and cooling off. This dynamic environment is ideal for energetic dogs who love to stay active and make new friends.
A Fun Alternative to Staying at Home
Your dog will run, jump, chase, snuggle and sniff with best friends, all under the care and attention of our trained staff. Daycare dogs will enjoy our fully air-conditioned indoor spaces and enjoy our outdoor play areas equipped with artificial turf, shade sails, kiddie pools, and our full-size, in-ground swimming pool.
Our professional staff members are trained in dog behavior and dog interaction. All Classic daycare dogs go through a thorough, highly selective temperament assessment (Meet & Greet) and are then placed in the daycare program that best suits their behavior and socialization level.
In Classic daycare, dogs will play and socialize with others in a fun, supervised environment. Daycare helps dogs learn manners with both people and other pups while providing exercise for dogs that would otherwise be at home alone all day.
Classic Daycare Schedule
Schedule is subject to change based on weather, numbers, and safety.
6:30am-9:00am: Check In
9:00am-11:30am: Outdoor/Indoor Group Play
10:30am-11:30am: Pool Time
11:30am-1:00pm: Rest Time (Facility Wide)
1:00pm-3:00pm: Outdoor/Indoor Group Play
4:30pm-6:30pm: Check Out
To join our Classic Daycare program, all dogs must complete a Meet and Greet below!
Meet & Greet
My name is Alexa Young
A Meet and Greet is an opportunity for us to meet you, learn all about your dog, and answer any questions you may have about our facility, team, and services. If you are considering our Classic Daycare service, we ask you leave your dog with us for a half day of daycare so we may evaluate their behavior in a group setting. Our Classic, large group Daycare program is not for every dog however. If we determine Classic Daycare is not the best option for your dog, don't fret! We offer an Enrichment Daycare program where your dog can enjoy a smaller group setting. See below for more information on Enrichment Daycare!
If your dog doesn’t mix well with other dogs but enjoys the company of people, that is fine! We generally have a path for all dogs except for those that are known to have aggressive tendencies or that demonstrate such behavior while in our care.
Requirements
1. Dogs must be at least 6 months of age.
2. Dogs must be spayed or neutered to be in group play. Females in heat will not be accepted.
3. Please email or have your Veterinarian email vaccination records at least one (1) week in advance of your visit to info@redfernpetlodge.com.
4. Dogs must be up-to-date on all required vaccinations.
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Annual Rabies, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, and Distemper/Parvovirus.
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Highly recommend: 6 month bordetella (canine cough) booster & K-9 influenza vaccination.
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All new vaccinations should be given a minimum of one week prior to your lodging or daycare reservation.
5. All dogs must be on monthly heart worm and flea/tick preventatives. We do not allow flea/tick collars in group play.
Note: We do not accept dogs known to be aggressive, that demonstrate aggressive behavior, or that have a bite record. Additionally, we cannot accommodate destructive and/or uncontainable dogs.
About Enrichment Daycare
Our new Enrichment program combines small group Enrichment sessions with individualized attention while focusing on each dog’s natural instincts and unique characteristics. Fun activities will be hand-selected for each group and each pet to provide quality play sessions that are both physically and mentally stimulating. We’ll incorporate training games, scent-tracking games, sports-themed activities, water-themed play, brainy puzzles, and much more, and balance all of this with time to rest and recharge for the next Enrichment session.
Enhanced Experiences
We have never taken a one-size-fits-all approach to the care we provide, and based on our experience and research in the industry, we know that some dogs can become bored or overstimulated in a large group environment. Our team here, along with other pet care experts across the country, have tested this new approach and found that most dogs enjoy these enriching experiences much more! Pet parents agree that their dogs demonstrate better manners, exhibit more confidence, and return home tired but not so exhausted that they aren’t interested in eating or interacting with family.
While fun group play will continue to be a significant source of exercise for many dogs in our Classic Daycare Program, our Enrichment Team is excited to provide these new, enhanced experiences for dogs that are better suited to smaller groups or one-on-one Daycare experiences.
Enrichment Daycare Schedule
Schedule is subject to change based on weather, numbers, and safety.
6:30am-9:00am: Check-In
9:00am-9:30am: Small Group Play Session #1
9:30am-10:30am: Rest Time
10:30am-11:00pm: Small Group Play Session #2
11:00pm-1:00pm: Rest + Puzzle Activity
1:00pm-1:30pm: Small Group Play Session #3
1:30pm-2:00pm: Rest Time
2:00-2:30pm: Small Group Play Session #4
2:30-4:00pm: Rest Time
4:00pm-6:30pm: Check-Out
Which Dogs Benefit from Enrichment Daycare?
All dogs benefit from physically and mentally stimulating activities, especially the dogs that fall into one of the categories below:
Puppies
Puppies need to learn to read social cues from other dogs in a fun and safe environment.
Newly Adopted Dogs
Newly adopted dogs who are new to socialization but show a big interest in interacting with other dogs.
Shy or Nervous Dogs
Shy or nervous dogs who prefer human interactions over making new canine friends.
Senior Dogs
Seniors dogs that love to have fun but have a shorter tolerance for a larger group.
Herding & High Energy Breeds
Dogs born with a high drive who require both mentally and physically stimulating activities to allow them to relax when they get home.
Highly
Intelligent Dogs
Highly intelligent dogs who become bored very quickly and are sometimes unfairly labeled as “troublemakers” when they really just need more to do!
Daycare Policies
Daycare is available Monday through Saturday from 6:30AM to 6:30PM. We are closed for daycare on Sundays.
Daycare reservations are required for minor peak days: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Spring Break. Daycare reservations for all other, non-peak days are required.
Daycare is closed on Sundays and major peak days: New Years, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Pool time is not guaranteed for all daycare dogs. We typically offer pool time from 10:30-11:30am, subject to weather conditions. If you'd like your dog to swim, we will introduce them to the pool. If they do not swim or respond well to pool time after several attempts, we will move them to a "dry" play group during that time.
There is a late pick up charge of $10 between 7 to 7:30 pm. No pick-ups after 7:30 pm and a lodging charge will be applied.
Packages cannot be combined with other discounts.
Daycare packages expire 45 days from purchase date – any days not used will be forfeited.
All pricing and policies are subject to change without notice.