DAYCARE

YOU WORK, I’LL PLAY provides daily care for social dogs while their owners are working, traveling, or going to places where their dogs are not welcome.  We are open for daycare from 7:00am to 7:00pm Monday through Friday.  During a day at YOU WORK, I’LL PLAY, dogs have a chance to interact with other dogs, get exercise, and expend their energy in a non-destructive manner.  Dogs are placed in groups dependent on size, age, mobility, and sociability.  Relaxation areas with beds, television, and radio, and “time out” areas for misbehaving dogs are included.  Throughout the day, dogs are monitored by staff who provide individual attention to each dog. They have access to both indoor and outdoor areas, depending on weather conditions.  Medication and diets are given according to owners’ instructions.

In order to maintain a safe, fun environment for everyone, we limit the number of dogs in the playgroups and therefore require that daycare appointments be made in advance. Prior to accepting a new dog into YOU WORK, I’LL PLAY, employees assess a dog’s ability to be in a group of other dogs to be sure they are social before they can attend daycare.  In addition, dogs must be spayed or neutered if older than six months and be vaccinated against rabies, distemper (DHLPP or DA2PP), and bordetella (puppies must have had at least their second round of shots).  Dogs must also be on flea and heartworm prevention.  Collars are required and all dogs must be brought in on a leash.  Owners are asked to sign a release form and will be informed of our liability insurance coverage.  We have a nearby veterinarian affiliated with the facility in the event of an emergency. 

Dogs in the facility are treated under the best care and supervision using positive reinforcement and are provided with constant stimulation using a variety of toys and enriching objects.  We treat and spoil the dogs as if they are our own!

TRAINING

A trainer is available throughout the day to work with dogs and address behavior problems as they arise. For a fee, owners can request individualized behavior modification or obedience work for their dog during its day at YOU WORK, I'LL PLAY.  A variety of group classes are also available, please see the Events and Training page for upcoming classes.