Exercise & Enrichment

Exercise & enrichment

-Each day your dog will be walked twice daily for at least 20 minutes. One of these walks will be on the lead.  Only dogs with suitable proven recall to the boarder will be walked off lead in a more open spaced area otherwise a training lead will be used to give the dog more freedom to roam without the risk of escape. 

-Requests for off lead walks can be accommodated at secure dog park for an additional cost (to be discussed) 

-At other times during the day you dog will have access to the rear secure garden (weather permitting) and can play with a variety of toys and balls. Basic commands like sit, stay, down will also be encouraged. 

-Your dog will enjoy a variety of walks in some of 
Cheshires  & Wirral's beautiful outdoor spaces including wooded areas, country parks and beaches. 

-You will recieve regular updates including photos/videos of what your dog/doggies have been up to on their home away from home break, so you can enjoy yours knowing your dog is safe, happy and well looked after. 

-If you dog is unable to exercise for veterinary reasons they will be played with (if allowed) and mentally stimulated for the same amount of time as above. They will also receive basic grooming and given one to one attention or just stroked and cuddled depending on their preferences. 

-Professional Grooming services are available on site for an additional cost (Individual requests will be discussed on booking)

-During warm summer days a paddling pool and play water fountain will be available and cool shaded areas within the garden. The house will also have fans in each room that is designated for dogs to keep temperatures nice and cool.  

-Socialisation with other dogs. At peak times there is likely to be other dogs boarding (maximum of 5) depending on numbers of dogs per household. Requests for single household boarding can be considered at an additional cost.

Owners must provide written consent on booking to allow their dogs an agreed exercise regime if they are to stay with us.

Hot weather policy 

During periods of hot weather  please rest assured all suitable precautions will be taken to reduce the risk of heat exhaustion in your dog.
When temperature's exceed 23c it is not safe for usual day care activities like ball games and long walks/run arounds (as much as we know how much some dogs love it!) these activities will not be pursued.  
Instead a more calm, relaxing environment will be encouraged with frequent  hydration and rest.
We will....
-adjust walk times according ie go out earlier/later in the day depending on conditions
-choose shaded walking areas like wooded areas rather than open spaces. 
-keep walk times to a minimum to prevent over exertion
-fresh drinking water will be available at all times both at home and when out using portable water bowls.
-frequently check both inside and outdoor temperature's using thermometers/weather apps to accurately monitor and record temperatures to ensure they do not exceed 26c
-provide frozen dog treats (if allowed)
-have paddling pools/sprinkler splash pools and cool mats to provide cool 
-make use of canopy's/parasols to provide shaded areas within the secure rear garden
-use of cooling fans and room ventilation will be operating in all designated dog areas.
 

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