We brought our pup here for the first time today! He’s a very nervous pup & has a few quirks about that — the staff was very sweet and understanding! He came home happy & tired. I can’t wait to keep bringing him here. You can tell everyone there truly cares about your pets 🙂
Just like the first day of school, your dog’s first day of dog daycare or pet
boarding is fun and exciting, but also requires some getting used to.
What to Expect When You Arrive
When you arrive at Hounds Town with your dog safely on a leash, your visit begins with The Sniff Test™, our complimentary 15-minute temperament evaluation required for all new guests prior to joining interactive dog daycare or overnight boarding. You’ll meet our pack leaders and complete a quick intake; our K9 attendants conduct a gentle, controlled introduction with another dog. This interaction, often called the "doggie handshake", allows our team to observe your dog's body language, social interest, and interactions with another dog to help determine their initial compatibility with our environment.
To ensure check-in goes smoothly, please make sure your reservation is confirmed ahead of time. You will also need to bring current proof of Rabies, Bordetella, and Distemper vaccinations, and have your dog on a leash. Finally, if your pup is ever feeling under the weather, please call us to reschedule so they can rest at home until they are fully back on their paws.
After you get home
• Fully interactive pet daycare is designed to be challenging both physically and psychologically for the dogs. Don't be alarmed if your dog comes home and sleeps for hours on end and appears lethargic. They aren't sick; they're worn out from all the playing! They might just have a Hounds Town Hangover™!
• The excitement of being home may make your pet pant and appear very thirsty. We provide fresh water at all times, but they may need to drink more water when they arrive home and throughout the night, especially if they aren’t used to all the activity that comes along with fully interactive doggie daycare.
• You may notice your dog has minor scratches. Again, don't be alarmed. They were just interacting and playing with their new friends the best way they can—with their paws and their mouth.
• We have a variety of floor surfaces at pet daycare including concrete, rubber, beach gravel, asphalt, just to name a few. Your dog may have sore feet or abrasions for a few days if he’s accustomed to carpet or soft surfaces. Those paws will toughen over time.
• It is also not unusual for your dog to be limping or favoring one side for a few days. Like any athlete, they just have sore muscles from all the exercise.
• By the end of a busy week at daycare or after an overnight visit, your dog may smell a little “doggier” than usual. If your dog comes home tired, smelly, and dirty, it just means they had a great day at Hounds Town! We offer a full-service day spa designed to send your pup home smelling like roses, so please inquire about a bath upon check-in.
• If you have any questions, just ask us! We always welcome pet parents to call during the day and check up on their pup and to visit your location’s Facebook and Instagram pages for photo updates.
Have additional questions? Check out our FAQs or call your nearest Hounds Town location!