Dog DayCare

enriching & fun daycare service

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Positive Dog Training prides ourselves on offering an enriching and fun daycare service for all our canine clients. Day-care can help meet your dogs need for activity and companionship, while all the time being under the close supervision of our trained and experienced day-care team.

The first step to having your dog join us is to fill out our daycare application form - please fill our form

Once we receive your form, one of the team will be in touch to arrange either a trial day (dogs under 6 months) or an assessment (all dogs over 6 months). Please take the time to read through all our terms and conditions and FAQ before filling in your daycare application form.

Daycare Assessment

Once we have received your completed application form, the next step in the process is to set up an appointment for your dog to come in for a daycare temperament assessment with one of our training team. The assessment will take about 2 -3 hours and during that time we will work with your dog on handling exercises, assess the level of basic manners they know, (sit, stay, on lead greetings, recall) introduce them on lead and off lead to other dogs so we can take a measurement of their reaction and play style with other dogs. 

Once no red flags are raised during this process we will then introduce them to a small group of handpicked dogs and observe their body language and level of comfort within the group.

Assessments are mandatory for all dogs over 6 months of age or over, regardless of breed, or if they have attended another daycare and we ask that you read carefully through our daycare terms and conditions before you book your assessment. please note these assessments cost 50 euros per dog.

Dogs, like us humans, all have their own personality and with that in mind, we ask that you do not feel disappointed if your dog should fail their assessment for daycare. Not all dogs are happy being in a group of dogs. This does not make them a “bad” dog, or unsocial but it means that at this moment in time daycare may not be in your dogs best interest from a behavioural point of view or their comfort level.

To keep you up to date on your dog, Positive Dog Training does posts photographs on their, Positive Dog Training, social media pages. If you do not wish for us to take pics of your dog and post digitally, please let us know.

Why use our daycare?

Positive Dog Training prides ourselves on offering an enriching and fun daycare service for all our canine clients. Day-care can help meet your dogs need for activity and companionship, while all the time being under the close supervision of our trained and experienced day-care team.

During the time your dog is in with us, we do many group and sole activities offering them the chance to improve not only their social skills but also their basic training in and around other dogs.  PDT is a cage-free day-care, and we use only positive methods when working with your family pet. This means at no time will your dog be kenneled and we will always reward their good behaviour. 

To guarantee a place in daycare and avoid disappointment we ask that you book in advance by one of the following ways:

Frequently asked questions

Our day-care runs from Monday to Friday, 7,30am through to 6.30pm. You can drop off or pick up your dog anytime between these hours.

Sorry we do not offer a half day service

From March 1st 2024, our daily rate will be €43.50 per dog per day, a second dog from the same family on the same day €40.00 All our pricing is inclusive of 23% vat.

We recommend no more than 3 alternating days per week to allow you dog to an opportunity to learn to relax and be comfortable at home. If you require a dog walker for days that your dog is not i daycare, we can recommend someone in your area. Please ask at reception. 

Dogs explore the world and play using their paws and mouths, so it is possible that your dogs could get a nick/scratch while in daycare. We do our best to make sure this does not happen by separating our dogs into size appropriate and playstyle groups. We have 3 different areas puppy playroom(puppies and small breed adult dogs ) smalltown ( small breed adult and calmer dogs ) and our big room and garden for larger breed dogs.

All dogs who come to PDT daycare must be neutered after 6 months of age. While we do have some leeway in regards to breeds and their development, PDT can not accept any adult dogs who are un neutered for daycare assessment. 

Absolutely. We do not take in walk-in clients, you must pre-book your dogs’ daycare days in advance to avoid disappointment.

We accept dogs in with us once they had completed all their vaccines including kennel cough. We do not accept new dogs over the age of 8, in line with advice from pet insurance companies, 8 is considered to be the average age when dogs are “seniors” and as such, a busy daycare environment may be too lively for them. 

Our day-care runs from Monday to Friday, 7,30am through to 6.30pm. You can drop off or pick up your dog anytime between these hours.

You must collect your dog before 6.30 pm. If you are late you must let us know, and you will be charged an additional fee of €15 for every 15 minutes you are late.

Terms and Conditions – By bringing your dog to Positive Dog Training for day-care services you agree to the following:

  • All dogs must be spayed or neutered to participate in group play (unless they are under 7 months of age). Positive Dog Training retain the right at all times to exclude dogs from day-care if they start to show undesirable behaviour when in a group environment. All female dogs who are not netered will not be admitted back into day-care after their first season until they have been spayed.
  • All dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations. Owners must submit written record, prior to evaluation, that their dogs have current DHPP, Lepto, Rabies, and Bordetella. The specific vaccines required are Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Para influenza, Parvovirus,, and Bordetella. It is your responsibility to provide on-going verification of current vaccinations.
  • All dogs must be healthy. Parents will need to certify that their dogs have been free from any condition that could potentially jeopardize other dogs in our care. This includes kennel cough, gastro issues
  • Dogs with stitches in place may not use Positive Dog Training services until the stitches are 10+ days old and cleared by their veterinarian.
  • All food brought to Positive Dog Training must be stored in an airtight container/bag labeled with your dog’s name.
  • All dogs enrolling in day-care, over 6 months of age  must pass a behaviour assessment in order to attend Positive Dog Training daycare. This assessment is completed by one of our training team and the cost is €50.  They must be non-aggressive nor food or toy protective. Any dog that has previously harmed or shown any aggressive or threatening behaviour towards any person or any other dog(s) cannot attend Positive Dog Training day-care. . Remember, your pet will be spending time with other pets, and the safety and health of every member of our team and the other dogs in our care  is our main priority.
  • All dogs must have a complete, up-to-date, and approved enrollment form on file. If your dog has been out of day care for nine months or more, re-assessment is required and fees will be applied.
  • Fees are due and payable at the end of each day. Cash, credit card or debit card.
  • Cancellation Policy: Reservations must be cancelled by closing time the night before or you will be charged for the day.
  • Communication is key for your dogs enjoyment of daycare, please do let the team know of any issues that are happening outside of daycare that may affect your dogs suitablilty for group play.
  • agree all dogs must enter and leave PDT premises on lead. We advise clients to use a normal dog lead, not a flexi type lead. PDT accepts that while your dog may be well behaved off lead, this is a busy training centre and some of our other clients may not have the skills to deal with an off lead dog.
  • Opening hours are from 7.30am and we close at 6.30pm sharp. Please note a late collection fee will apply.

Hours

Daycare Hours
7.30am - 6.30pm Mon to Fri
Collection by 6.30pm sharp
Grooming Hours
9.00am - 6.30pm Mon to Fri
Last appointment 4.00pm

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