Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital
   Doggy Daycare

    Mission Statement

    Our goal is to provide your dog with the opportunity to play and use excess energy     while you work, or enjoy a few hours of peace and quite at home. We will give you     peace of mind that your dog will be well cared for in a fun, safe and     stimulating environment.

    Doggy Daycare

    Doggy Daycare is now available at Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital. We are
    currently open 4 days a week:

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday     from:

    7:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

    Our Daycare will accept freindly dogs over     the age of fourteen weeks. They must be:

• Neutered / Spayed by six months of age.
• Up to date on vaccines including
  • Rabies
  • DHPP
• Bordatella (Kennel cough)
• Negative stool sample in the last year
• On flea and tick preventative

 

Your pets will have constant interaction with their human and canine friends while here. Our facility includes both an indoor area and a fenced-in outside area for your dogs to run and play in a safe, fun environment. If you are interested in Doggy Daycare, please call us to set up an appointment to take a tour of our facility and to meet our staff, (563) 556-2667.

A typical day at daycare starts when your pet is dropped off and introduced to all of his/her friends in the "Welcome Room". They can get a good sniff of each other through a picket fence before being released to play together in a large indoor play area. These introductions work better for the shy puppies so things are not so overwhelming when everyone wants to say Good Morning at the same time.

There are tunnels, balls, chew toys and for fun play, not to mention lots of pals looking to have some good romp times with friends. Then everyone goes outside where a fun game of fetch or keep away is enjoyed by the dogs. In the summer there is also a wading pool outside for the water-lovers. Some dogs just prefer to race in circles around the perimeter of the play areas and then relax in the shade for a morning nap. Friendships form in the group as the dogs learn to play with others and share their toys. When the afternoon rolls around, the dogs begin to learn when the small rugs come out it is quiet time and everyone settles down for a nap.  Some prefer to use this time to chew on a toy quietly in a corner.

After quiet time the music comes on, and back to either indoor or outdoor play time. The group is always supervised, and sometimes may be broken into smaller groups based on size and activity level when necessary. You are welcome to bring your dogs favorite toy, or a mid-day snack. For younger puppies, we will feed a mid-day meal you provide. While your pet will be excited to see you when you pick them up, they will be just as excited to come back the next day for more fun with friends.

 

To help keep our canine friends safe, the first visit will include a temperament interview with our manager. During the interview your pets reaction to our staff, facility and other dogs will be observed. Our goal is to make sure all of the dogs enrolled enjoy spending time playing and interacting with other dogs, which  insures the safety of everyone attending.

 

 

About the Manager

Andrew Gosse has with Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital since May 2003. Over the last 6 years he has worked as a kennel keeper, veterinary assistant, kennel manager and receptionist. In December 2009 he graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Platteville with a Biology major and chemistry minor. Andy participated in 4-H for 9 years and was part of the dog program for 5 years. He was a youth leader for 3 years in the dog program and conducted obedience workshops for other 4-H youth.

 

*** Please check back in the next few weeks to learn more about upcoming dog classes coming to Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital. These classes will include additional puppy classes, dog obedience and conformation classes.

If you have any questions, please call us at (563) 556-2667.