Animal House & Company, Inc.
114 South Sporting Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-3057
717-737-4300 or www.AnimalHouseCo.com
DOGGIE DAYCARE
 Doggie Daycare was started in California (does that surprise anyone?) and was at first believed to be a passing fancy of the 'rich and famous'. It has, however, turned out to be a godsend for working dog owners of any class. Doggie Daycare is a trend that is growing around the country because it meets the needs of so many dog owners and their dogs. The simple concept has been met with overwhelming gratitude on the part of frustrated dog owners, who may have had to keep a dog crated at home all day, with only a quick mid-day respite by a neighborhood dog-walker. The guiding principle of Doggie Daycare is simple - provide a safe and healthy atmosphere with lots of interaction, both with other dogs and with people. Since dogs are social animals and enjoy being part of the pack, a social setting like doggie daycare is ideal for them. Doggie Daycare is exactly what it sounds like - a 'day'care for dogs. They are normally dropped-off in the morning by their owners and retrieved after work in the late afternoon. Dogs can participate in group play, gnaw on a favorite toy, hang out with the humans, or just lounge on a couch and watch TV. The point is that they're not at home by themselves. Daycare isn't just fun and games, although that's definitely a priority. The dogs' days are also structured around naptime and dog protocol. Playtime will always be supervised and time-outs given when necessary for those who don't comply with the rules. Dogs accepted into the program will be segregated by size, temperament, and social skills into groups that will be rotated through several play areas in a day's time. One of those areas will be an outside play area, another will be a naptime area, and another an area where they can watch the cars go by, lounge on beds, play with their favorite toy, or watch Animal Planet on TV. At Animal House, dogs will have access to a fenced play yard with 6 and 8 foot fencing around the entire yard. The yard is divided into separate play areas and all exterior perimeter gates to the fence are locked at all times. Also, the yard is mulched with wood carpet (the same mulch used in children's play grounds) and is suspended off the ground by several inches of stone for drainage.
WHO WOULD BENEFIT?
REQUIREMENTS.  Animal House & Company, Inc. will require that a dog (and owner) meet a series of criteria. The owner and dog will be required to attend an informal interview to determine the pet's obedience skills and behavior assessment.
PRICING
When you go out into the world, remember - always take time to smell the roses ... and the trees, and the grass, and the rocks, and the fire hydrants ...
Always make time to play. Don't play too ruff. The one with the most toys wins.
Take advantage of those big, baby brown eyes of yours whenever necessary. When all else fails, look pathetic. And remember, if you stare at someone long enough, eventually you'll get what you want.
Look cute when you misbehave. Obedience is important ... train the people you love. "No" can have many meanings.
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience. Take naps. Run, romp, and play daily.
Always give people a friendly greeting. If it's not wet and sloppy, it's not a real kiss. Get attention any way you can. |
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