Rules

Pet Admission Requirements

- Because all of our canine guests remain together and in close contact with our family and staff - these are the requirements that need to be met in order to attend Happy Puppy Paradise

Training level (pups are an exception):

• Responds to basic commands

• House trained

Social compatibility:

• No history of aggression with humans

• Social with other dogs (or passive) - NOT aggressive

• If your dog has been bitten, pinned or attacked by another dog its important that we know as we will schedule a separate assessment for you.

Vaccinations:

• Rabies

• Bordatella (Kennel Cough)

• DHPP or DAPP

• Titers is accepted

Neutered/ Spayed: Every dog must be neutered or spayed before sexual maturity - typically by 6 months. Some exceptions made.

Hygiene/ grooming: Nails trimmed, coat not malodorous

Behaviour assessment: Demonstrates social behaviour. Not fearful (timid is OK) and does not have high anxiety.

Breeds Not Permitted: Through experience we have found the following breeds to not be appropriate in a mixed group environment:

• Akita

• American Staffordshire

• Bull Terrier (Pitbull)

• Bull Mastif

• Coon Hounds

• Cane Corso

• German Shepherd

• Rottweiller

• Any dog who is a derivative of the above breed

If you have a mixed breed of the above list: Provided your dog has no history of aggression and is not dominant then call us to discuss.

Overnight Checklist

Essential Bring Alongs:

• Food: please pack enough for the number of nights stay. For high energy dogs please supply extra to allow for increased hunger from a high level of exercise. Pack food in a plastic resealable tub if possible. We accommodate raw food and special diets.

• Medication/ Vitamins: are to be marked with your pets' name and dosage details.

• A secure, proper fitting collar

• Any special-needs equipment or items.

• Updated vaccination records

Optional Comforts:

• We have hygienic sleep pads that we launder. If you prefer to bring your pets' bedding then please line it with a garbage bag. Do not bring giant pillows.

• Favorite snack or treat: We do provide natural snacks at no charge - with your permission.

What not to bring:

• Toys: To help prevent possessive behaviour - please do not bring your dogs' playthings. We will provide a multitude of safe toys chew bones, balls, etc.

• Food bowls - we assign a stainless steel food bowl that's cleaned after every meal for your pet's feedings.

• We have a variety of sizes of sleeping crates available for use if your dog is crate trained for sleeping.

HAPPY PUPPY PARADISE - REQUIREMENTS