Wag the Dog

2410 SE 50th

(SE 50th & Division)

Portland . Oregon

503.238.0737

Open

365 days a year

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Please call 503.238.0737

to set up your dog's first day for $10!

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First day appoints must be made by phone consultation.

Necessities:

*Fully Vaccinated*

As age dictates -- your veterinarian has the final determination of appropriate vaccinations for your dog, but dogs must have the following to participate at Wag the Dog:

-Rabies

-Distemper

-Parvo

-Bordetella (every six months)

Please note that your dog will not be accepted for any service if he/she is not current on all of the above vaccinations. However, if your veterinarian has advised you against further vaccinations, antibody titer documentation for parvo and distemper will suffice if presented in conjunction with a certificate of good health.

Copies of vaccination records from a veterinarian are required.  Hand written breeder vaccination or puppy vaccination cards are not sufficient.  Vaccination vial labels are not sufficient.

*In Good General Health*

If your dog has not been seen by a veterinarian in the last year for vaccinations, a Certificate of Good Health is required.

*If your dog exhibits any signs of illness such as coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, he/she will not be allowed in daycare &/or boarding.  If a dog exhibits signs of sickness while at daycare, the dog will be isolated from all other dogs and the owner notified.

*Friendly to all dogs & people*

This is a happy, fun place for everyone!  Aggressive behavior of any sort is not appropriate in a daycare setting.

*Spayed/Neutered*

(if over 7 months of age)

This is a requirement of all dogs.  We know there are some very lovely intact dogs, but will still insist on this very important requirement.  Research (and ample experience) suggests that spaying and neutering reduces the propensity for some behavioral problems such as reactivity to the same sex.  Additionally, we want to encourage as many owners as possible to spay and neuter their dogs!

We're very sorry, but show dogs need to

meet this requirement as well.

We do not have a separate evaluation period before your dog's first daycare visit.  Your first visit is made for a day that you can bring your dog to daycare first thing in the morning (shortly after 7am when we open).  This gives us time to get to know your dog and the opportunity to watch him/her interact with each dog one at a time as they arrive -- as opposed to him/her being introduced into a group of dogs.  This helps relieve some of the stress of being the 'new kid' and renders more positive attitudes and behaviors.

If for some reason your dog did not interact well with the other dogs, we would explore putting your dog into a different playroom that he/she would be more happy in.  If for some reason we determined your dog did not display safe and appropriate play interactions, he/she would then be placed in one of our boarding kennels with a soft bed and a yummy kong.  You would be notified and given the option to come get your dog or to have your dog remain kenneled for the day.  This is why our first day is only $10 -- its a trial day for both of us!

Before making a first day reservation,

we will need to know:

1.  What is the age and breed of your dog?

2.  Has your dog interacted with other dogs off-leash before?

3.  If so, how did he/she react?

4.  How do you feel your dog would do in a large group of dogs?

5.  Does your dog (or has he/she had) any behavioral problems -- especially those associated with other dogs?