Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Surviving Last Week - Doggie Day Care


As mentioned, to help survive last week, I put the dogs in Doggie Day Camp and one night of boarding at PetSmart. I picked this place (over the place we have been using for boarding) because it was closer to where I work part-time and their drop off/pick up hours are more flexible.

On the drive in, Hailey managed to get out of her new car harness. I realized this, when driving down the highway at 100 km/62 miles per hour and she was standing on the consult between the front seats. She was then very anxious until we got past where we would go to the vet and then settled. She was excited/terrified when we pulled up at the centre. Signing them in was a nightmare as they were excited and other dogs were coming in . . . Leaving was as crazy because a puppy class was walking through the lobby to go back to the training room. 

Apparently they had a good time. The staff member who brought them out when I picked them up said they were wonderful and friendly. They mostly played together. He said that while he enjoyed them both, Zaphod had a special place in his heart because he would come over, put his head on his leg for love. He was very cuddly. Sometimes Hailey would come over and push him out of the way to get love too. That is what happens at home. I was sooooo thrilled to hear that Zaphod trusted these "strangers" enough to get love. He has come so far from the nervous guy who first walked through our door. 

The drive home, both slept. They actually slept the next 2 days, they were so tired. They were no worse for wear. I was able to spend a day without worrying about them at the hospital, and then work the next day without worrying about them. It worked out and I am not going to feel guilty about it any more. I only wish this was cheaper. I put them in day camp for 2 days, one night overnight, and 2 snack kongs, this was $142 Cdn/$108 US. Our regular boarding place would have been about $74 Cdn/$55 US for that time. 





27 comments:

  1. That was a great note that came home with Hailey and Zaphod. Glad it all worked out.

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  2. I think we always worry more about them going to pet care than they do :)

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  3. That's great news fur ALL of you.
    Hailey and Phod get to haf a pawsome playtime and you nose they are happy and being well looked after. Pawfect
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  4. Momma has always been too nervous to put us in boarding, but she's reassured to hear your nice comments. Maybe we'll get to try day care some day!

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  5. It is so hard to find a great place that the anipals and the humans love. Way to go on the awesome note from daycare! XOXO - Bacon

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  6. Glad y'all got a good report from doggy daycare.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  7. Ohhhhhhhhhhhh I love your report card from the K9 overnight place. You two were ideal guest and good citizens. Don't faint but I have never been boarded. MOL MOL
    but that is the case with most Felines I expect. I have a very nice pet sitter who comes by once a day.
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  8. Hari OM
    Yikes, double money does seem steep - then again, the stress reduction for EFURRYbuddy I think outweighs the face value... gotta love the luvin!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  9. So glad it worked out so well!

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  10. Aw that's great to hear! I'm afraid our pugs would revolt at a sleepover day camp. LOL!

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  11. Fantastic bet you guys had a blast
    Lily & Edward

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  12. Glad it worked out for all of you!
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & mabel

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  13. Well, at least you know there is somewhere they can go so you'll have peace of mind. We always go to the same kennel, it is VERY expensive...like $1000, when SHE travels for a few weeks BUT, SHE knows we are well-cared for and we don't really mind going, so it's just budgeted into the travel costs. Impressed with a hand-written note and not just a form ticked off.

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  14. It's awesome that they had such a good time!

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  15. Such brave doggies! When Mom went to the hospital to get a brand new knee, I stayed with a neighbor and her dog. I have never been boarded. I'm pretty sure I'd be afraid. ...but not as afraid as Mom.

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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  16. Well Hailey and Phod, on one paw we must be impressed by the glowing report you received from Pet Smart. Well done for being so good and not giving the Lady any extra worries last week. But on the other paw I would suggest you try just the odd bit of acting up next time, just in case your Lady gets the idea that she can take your cooperation with this whole boarding kennels thing for granted.
    Oh, Gail is saying you are probably safe from being sent there too often given the prices…
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.

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  17. I would love to give your pups some lovin'. Bummer about the price, but it does sound like it worked out well. But... the hospital? I missed something... Is this related to the man's salmonella? Hope whoever is in the hospital is getting better!!

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  18. Wow! We're so glad they had such a wonderful time!

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  19. With a report card like that, and two happy campers, we say the extra green papers were well worth it - just to know they were in good hands AND had fun at the same time.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  20. It sure is nice to hear they did so well for the time they were boarded.

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  21. Sounds like they were real troopers!

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  22. Awesome they took such good care of them! The note was a lovely touch.

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  23. It sounded like it was a good thing,,, for them, and a good thing for you. It was just perfect..
    love
    tweedles

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  24. the 108 USA is cheap for that amount of time for 2 dogs. it is much more than that here. i don't know about our Petsmart, if they do that or not. i don't think so. glad you got a little less stress from life though and that they did so well.

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  25. Wow, we just got finished reading all you, the Man and the pups have been through in the past week....Ugh! We are glad that the Man is on the mend, but can only imagine how stressful this all must have been for all of you!!

    We used to board the pack at Petsmart in Austin until we realized we were spending more on boarding the dogs, than our hotel stay LOL. They did do a great job though!

    Hang in there and I hope things get back to normal soon!

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  26. Ah we are so proud of them, that makes the day much easier for you when you do not have to worry about them. stella rose and mom

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  27. Dear Lee and Phod's Lady,

    That sounds like a good place. We have not found a good day care here. They are all packed full and the people control the Dogs with spray bottles and knees to the chest. We think you are so, so lucky that you found this place! It is indeed too bad that it costs so much of that thing called money. But I'm sure our cousins appreciate it!

    Licks,
    Cobi

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