We have designed a dog daycare program, which we feel better facilitates the natural activity and rest response for dogs. Our daycare schedule eliminates the regular mid-day naptime, opens up our play floors, and incorporates rest periods between the dog's play periods. We have increased the number of staff per dog to better observe your dog as he plays. Basically, we give your dog more room, more time to recover, and more supervision, greatly improving the quality of his play intervals. This is an original Lucky Dog concept!

ADVANTAGES OF THE PROGRAM

More Room to Play!  Dogs release more energy, and our games (tennis, bubbles, follow the leader etc) are performed over larger areas (more than 7,000 indoor and outdoor square footage at each facility). The dogs have more running room, and less close contact that, in certain situations, can cause problems.

The Thinking Dogs daycare!  The very act of changing location (from play floor to rest area and back again) varies your dog's environment and sources of stimulation. During the resting period dogs are provided with bed and water, and once a day a Kong with a hidden cookie (what IS the best way to get to that cookie?) Just the act of moving dogs around provides interest during their daycare day!

Me and my gang!  Dogs, as always, play within their own size group. We have decided to join the medium and large dogs because our trainers tell us the differences in these sized dogs (the way they play and behave) are practically non-existent. Also, with the increased space and better supervision there is less chance of canine disagreements. Smaller dogs will be played and rested together and not be exposed to their larger friends.

More human companions! Your dog will have more human supervision, and our staff has easier access to the dogs - no gates or separated areas to get through if there are any problems.

More Climbing and Playing Toys!  The dogs have access to all of our special dog daycare play equipment, and in the spring we plan to add even more equipment to have fun with!

A Well Rested Dog Plays Even More!  Dogs given more rest throughout the day, rather than one naptime at mid-day, play harder during their play times. They are of a better temperament with their canine friends, while experiencing a healthy amount of exercise.  We will give the dogs opportunity to rest every hour and a half, to rejuvenate and refresh, ready for the next round of play!

UPDATE! - Since it's introduction, our play schedule has gained nothing but praise from our clients, and great results for our dogs! The proof - a marked reduction in the number of "cranky" dogs in the groups, dogs are resting better during their nap intervals and clients report that their dogs are tired, but not exhausted when they get home. Our schedule has surpassed our expectations! Coming soon - outdoor cameras!

DEBI ROPES-STEVENSON, CAPCT, CCS
General Manager
Lucky Dog Resorts

FAQS About our new daycare schedule, and a little story.