Can any dog play?

Well, almost.....

• Dogs four months or older
• Friendly dogs that are not protective of food, toys or space
• Healthy Dogs-All dogs must have current DHLPP, Rabies and Bordatella (Kennel Cough) vaccinations. The Bordatella vaccine needs to be updated every six months.
• Spayed or neutered dogs; however puppies fewer than seven months may attend without being "fixed".
• All dogs must pass a temperament evaluation.

For Resort Clients
To ensure the comfort and safety of your dog, dogs that are new to Downtown Dogs will need to attend daycare at least one full day prior to staying overnight with us.   Addtional daycare visits may be required for dogs that do not quickly adjust to our environment.

What happens in a temperament evaluation?

For the safety of everyone at daycare, it is important that all dogs interact positively together. For this reason, we require that all dogs pass a temperament evaluation.

During the first phase of the evaluation, we will sit down and discuss your dogs' history (previous owners, socialization, interactions with other dogs, etc.). In the second phase of the interview your dog will be introduced to other friendly dogs, one at a time. We will monitor your dogs' body language and reactions during these interactions. If all goes well, your dog is accepted to the Downtown Dogs' pack.

How do I schedule a temperament evaluation?

If you feel that your dog meets these requirements, please fill out our online application. Applications take 2-3 days to process, and someone will contact you about setting up a time to meet.

What are the hours of the temperament evaluations?

Evaluations take approximately one hour in length. They are held on Mondays through Fridays during the hours of 9:30am to 11:30 am and 2:30pm- 4:00pm.

Please Note: Due to safety concerns, we do not allow children under 13 years in a dog evaluation.