Assumption of Risk

 

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND ARE AWARE OUR EMPLOYEES ARE NOT VETERINARIANS AND DO NOT HAVE BACKGROUNDS IN ANIMAL MEDICINE AND ARE NOT EXPECTED TO DIAGNOSE OR DETECT ILLNESSES IN YOUR DOG WHEN STAYING WITH US. IN ADDITION, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND ARE AWARE VACCINES DO NOT PROTECT AGAINST ALL COMMUNICABLE ILLNESSES THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR DOG. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE ASSUMING (I) ALL RISK OF ILLNESS, DISEASE, HARM OR OTHERWISE TO YOUR DOG BY ALLOWING YOUR DOG TO STAY AT THE LOCAL BARK AND (II) ALL RISK OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY YOUR DOG TO OTHER DOGS, TO ANY EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OR TO ANY OF OUR ASSETS AND THAT WE SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY HARM TO SUCH DOG.

 

Reservations

Guarantee

Reservations can only be guaranteed when your name and a reliable phone number is on file. As well as your dogs name and the veterinarian facility that they are treated at currently. Reservations need to be made 24 hours in advanced to avoid being charged a fee of $3 for daycare or a fee of $5 for boarding.

 

No-Show

A no-show on the day of the reservation will result in an automatic cancellation of this reservation unless we have been otherwise contacted and the reservation has been changed.

 

Cancellation Policy

We require a one night deposit for all reservations scheduled on the day of, or days surrounding, a major holiday. Deposits are refundable if you cancel  seven days or more from your requested drop off date.

 

Food

Facility Selections

We will provide a choice of high-quality dry dog foods. Contact us for our current food choices.

 

Personal Food

You are welcome to provide your dog’s own diet for his or her stay, and you are encouraged to do so if your dog has a sensitive stomach.

 

Feeding Schedule

We provide up to three feedings per day:  morning, noon and evening.

 

Daycare

Temperament Test

All dogs must pass a temperament test in order to take part in socialization with other dogs in our daycare program. Dogs will be assigned an appropriate play group based on size, age and activity level. Our staff will do their best to maintain appropriate levels of play. Any intimidation between dogs will be interrupted. Methods of interruption may include, but are not limited to use of spray bottles, fog horn, or dog-safe animal deterrent sprays.

 

We do not feed or administer meds for dogs at daycare.

 

Intact Males and Unspayed Females

Intact males or unspayed females over the age of 10 months will not be allowed to socialize in playgroups, as their hormone levels will more likely increase arousal levels between dogs.

 

Medications

We are happy to administer topical or oral medications during your dog’s stay. We do not, however, administer injections. Please be sure all medications are in their original packaging

 

Rooms

Size and Weight To Determine Room Size

 

At The Local bark, We offer several different room sizes, because your dog’s comfort is our priority. Guests should be able to stand up and comfortably move around in your selected room.

Due to the dimensions of our small rooms, guests weighing more than 30 pounds may not board in small rooms. 

 

Roommates

For more than one guest from the same family, The Local Bark allows dogs to share a room. All dogs in the same room should appear comfortable in the space provided for them.

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Animal Den does not offer the option to choose room sizes, or share rooms with dogs within the same household.

 

Personal Care Program

Our Personal Care Program encompasses 2 categories: Behavioral and Medical. Guests placed into the Personal Care Program may incur fees of up to $35 at tThe Local Bark or $20 at Animal Den additional per day. A guest may be enrolled in the Personal Care Program during their stay, at the discretion of our staff, if needed for your dog’s safety, or the safety of other dog guests. Reasons for the Personal Care Program include, but are not limited to: Unneutered male dogs and unspayed females over 10 months of age, dogs that are dog aggressive, dogs that display behavior that is not conducive to safe group play, dogs with physical disabilities that hinder their ability to participate in a group setting, or dogs that are simply not comfortable in a large play group setting.

 

Health and Behavior

Age

All guests must be at least 4 months of age

 

Health Requirements

Dogs visiting us for any of our services must be current in the following vaccinations and screenings:

• Distemper/Parvo vaccine

• Rabies vaccine

• Bordetella vaccine current as reported by veterinarian

• Canine Influenza vaccine as reported by veterinarian

• Fecal test including Giardia screening with negative result within last year

Health Recommendations

Dogs visiting the us for any of our services are recommended to be current in the following vaccinations

• Leptospirosis Vaccine

 

Fleas and Ticks

We recommend that all dogs are on a preventative flea and tick medication. If fleas or ticks are noticed upon check-in or during your dog’s stay, a flea bath treatment will be administered at your expense. Additionally, if internal parasites (worms) are discovered during stay, treatment and/or Personal Care fees may apply.

 

Grooming

Dogs with longer hair may incur mats while boarding with us, we can de-mat your pet at your expense. 

 

We can explain the consequences of matting; however, we will always call and discuss with an owner before cutting and/or shaving! We do not reserve the right to shave dogs without the owner's consent

 

We Will Not Accommodate:

• Dogs that have had a communicable illness of any kind during the 30 days prior to check-in.

• Dogs that have been exposed to a communicable illness during the 30 days prior to check-in.

• Dogs that require medical treatment beyond the dispensing of oral and topical medication.

 

Intact males and Unspayed Females

Intact male and unspayed female guests over the age of 10 months are not allowed to participate in daycare, but can stay with us if they are enrolled in our Personal Care Program. Additional fees will apply. If an unspayed female guest less than 10 months of age comes into heat during her stay, she will be enrolled in our Personal Care Program. Additional fees will apply.

 

Personal Belongings

The Local Bark

You are allowed to bring food or any medications your dog may need for his stay. We allow some bedding and some toys. We do not allow dog beds and most dog bowls. We provide bowls and comfortable cots in all of our guest rooms. Contact us for detailed information on types of toys and bedding.

 

Animal Den

We allow some bedding and some toys

We do not take: Rawhides, rope toys, or bowls (unless it is a slow feeder)

 

Video and Photographs

We may video record and photograph our facility, play areas, some rooms, and guests. These videos and photographs may be displayed publicly in printed form or displayed over the internet. Any guest staying at The Local Bark or Animal Den must agree to allow videos or photographs taken of them to be publicly displayed.

 

Lobby Hours

Hours of operation are publicly available and posted on our web site. Hours of operation are be subject to change at any time. Our lobby will be closed on several recognized holidays posted on our web site.