Become a member of our K-9 family at Alternative Dog!

Doggie Daycare can help to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors, add to socialization skills and is beneficial exercise! 

We have limited enrollment for a smaller group with personal attention, supervision and love!

We offer a climate controlled Daycare facility with rubber flooring to help cushion joints and allow for safe playing, as we know dog's love to rough & rumble!  Over a 1/2 Acre of fenced outdoor play yard where your dog can fetch tennis balls, splash in kiddie pools, run through the agility course, jump through tires & over jumps, walk the A-frame, climb & play on on little tikes cubes, run like the wind, play with their K-9 and human friends, or just simply relax in the shade!! Small dogs have their own play area to be with dogs compatible to their own size. All the dogs are under constant supervision both indoors and out.

Daycare Hours: 

Monday - Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Daycare Admission Requirements:

Our purpose is to provide a safe and healthy atmosphere with interaction with other dogs and people during weekday business hours. To ensure the safety and health of your dog and our other guests, we require all dog owner's to comply with the following health regulations.

• *Pre-screening health & basic behavioral assessment * Careful screening of each daycare dog creates a safer environment for all involved.

• All dogs must be 16 weeks of age or older.

• Must be spayed or neutered if over 9 months of age.

• Must have up-to-date vaccinations. Owners are required to submit written proof of DHLPP,Rabies and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccinations. Bordetella must be boostered every 12 months if given by injection, or every 6 months if nasal. (Vaccine antibody titer tests are accepted for those who no-longer vaccinate. Speak with your Vet for testing).

• Must have a negative fecal exam within the last 30 days and updated every 6 months. to include negative exams for giardia and coccidia. 

• Must be flea, tick and mite free. Dogs showing signs of fleas and/or ticks will be given the option to be treated with Frontline or Advantage at the owner's expense and we request that they not return to daycare until 48 hours after application. If using monthly preventatives, please consider application on Friday's so on Monday your pooch is welcomed minus any pesky critters!  

• Must be in good health. Owners must certify their dog(s) are in good health and have not been ill with a communicable condition in the last 30 days. Upon admission, all dogs must be free from any condition that could potentially jeopardize other guests. Dogs that have been ill with a communicable condition in the last 30 days will require a veterinarian certification of health to be admitted or re-admitted.

• All dogs are required to wear a flat buckle or premier-style collar with an ID tag listing the dog's name and the owner's telephone number. (Micro-chipping is offered at our Center) 

• All dogs must be non-aggressive and neither food nor toy protective. Owners must certify that their dogs have neither harmed nor shown aggressive or threatening behavior towards any person or other dog(s).

• All dogs must have been owned by the current owner for a minimum of 30 days.

Pooch Pre-screen Assessment: In order to determine whether daycare is right for your dog, we provide an initial assessment prior to your dog attending daycare. This requires an appointment during which we will spend approx 60 minutes with you and your dog. This assessment will give us a chance to meet you and get a feel for your dog’s personality and individual needs, which will help us determine if daycare would be beneficial to your dog. We will monitor how your dog reacts and responds to other dogs, and you will get a chance to walk through the Center & play yards. Please call 978-346-7266 for your appointment! Click for Driving Directions

PLEASE REMEMBER: Your furry friend will be spending time with other canine's and the safety and health of all canine & human friend's who attend our daycare is our main concern. This is why pre-screening assessments are vital for everyone's safety!

Discounts: Discounts are available for multiple dogs from the same household. 

Reservations: Attendance is limited to keep a balance within the "pack", therefore reservations are required. Preference will be given to dogs with standing reservations. 

Cancellations: With less than 24 hours notice will be charged full daycare fees. Answering machine is available for after hour cancellations. Please be sure to call if you have to cancel as there will be another pooch who can benefit from a day of fun and social skills. 

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As a member of the American Boarding Kennels Association, we recognize that, in order to fulfill our obligations to the animals in our care, to our customers, to the boarding kennel industry and to our community, both our business and our personal life must be governed by honorable standards, Therefore we solemnly pledge:

Filling out the below **forms does not guarantee a reservation for your dog(s). Please be sure the pooch profile, daycare waiver are filled out and accompany your dog to their pre-screen day, along with a copy of their vaccination history and/or the Health Certificate filled in by your Veterinarian. 

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Your forms can be mailed, dropped off, emailed or faxed to 978-346-7248  Paws@alternativedog.com