DOG DAYCARE at Animal Antics Lakeshore
Monday- Saturday 8 am- 6 pm
Early drop off beginning at 6 am Monday-Friday
Getting Started
All dogs are required to have a short (1 hour) initial visit, and an appointment is REQUIRED. Dogs will be assessed for suitability in our daycare. The areas being assessed are:
Play Style
Prey Drive/Resource Guarding
Response to Cues
Interactions with Daycare Staff
Interactions with other Dogs
$15 + tax
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply Online: head to our online booking program, Paw Partner, and start an account. You will need to provide your email, name and phone number to start your account. Next, you will select Animal Antics Lakeshore as your location and under the tab “Training” select “Daycare Assessment”. Once you select a time slot for your dog’s assessment, please answer the application questions and we will be in touch as quickly as possible to confirm your date or ask further questions to determine your dog’s suitability for our daycare program.
Not a fan of online? Give us a call at 519-735-2212 or send an email to lakeshore@animalanticsbehaviour.com or complete the form on our contact us page.
Daycare Rates
Hourly - $9 + tax
2-3 Hours- $20 + tax
Daycare Assessment- $15 + tax
Half Day Daycare (4 to 5 hours)
A la carte - $25 + tax
Half Day 10 Pack - $225 + tax (10th day is free!)
Full Day Daycare (5+ hours)
A la carte - $34 + tax
Full Day 10 Pack - $306 + tax
*Refunds on packages must be requested within 3 months of purchase*
Packages expire 1 year after purchase.
Second Dog from same address is 40% off daily rates and packages.
A LATE FEE of $6 plus tax per 15 minutes will apply:
If you need a pick up time AFTER 6 PM Monday-Saturday. Exceptions if within 5 minutes of 6 pm, or something was outside of your control (phone call is required and must be within reason).
Dog Daycare Basics
All dogs at daycare will receive fully supervised play time with other daycare dogs. Nap times are available upon request or as needed. All dogs are given a break between 12 pm- 1 pm and lunch can be given if you bring your dog's own food. Generally, your dog will be free to play all day with their friends, with crates and kenneling in a quiet space only used if your dog requests a break from the group or behaviours deem it necessary. Our daycare staff work hard to ensure the happiness of each and every dog with individualized attention. Our daycare is equipped with both indoor and outdoor play areas, including two separate play groups- large/rowdy dogs and small/calmer large dogs. We can accommodate up to 50 dogs per day (max 25 dogs per play group), depending on staffing, & weather conditions (we accept fewer dogs when we cannot use our outdoor space due to heat or weather).
It is VERY IMPORTANT to note that not all dogs want to be in a large social group. Many dogs do not enjoy or cannot safely handle playing with multiple dogs, even if they enjoy a few friends in the dog park or have other dog friends at home. If your dog is overwhelmed in our group, we will recommend they do not continue coming to daycare. An overwhelmed dog is not enjoying their time here and is more likely to react aggressively when they cannot avoid interactions.
Regulations
Proof of vaccinations MUST be provided at registration and updates must be provided as needed. Booking an assessment visit and completely the application questions does not guarantee your dog will proceed to an assessment visit.
Dogs must be people friendly AND dog friendly. This includes ALL DOGS- if your dog cannot be tolerant of all other dogs, including intact males, intact females, small and large dogs, this is not the environment for them. Reacting negatively (spinning, sitting, snapping, baring teeth) at dogs for sniffing them or appropriate engagement is not appropriate and will not be permitted in daycare as well as excessive mounting, body rushing or other behaviours that could cause injury to other dogs.
Dog and People Aggressive dogs are not allowed in the daycare area.
Reservations are PREFERRED to ensure a space in daycare, preferably at least a day prior to guarantee a space
Please inform us if you plan to drop your dog off before 8 am, so we can ensure adequate staff on hand to manage early morning drop offs
All dogs are required to have a short ( 1 hour) initial visit and an appointment is REQUIRED. Dogs will be assessed for suitability in our daycare during this visit
We REQUIRE dogs attend regularly- at least twice a month, preferably more often (at least once per week), to ensure consistency and proper social skill development.
If your dog is sneezing, coughing, or has diarrhea they MUST stay home to prevent disease spread.
We are no longer accepting dogs over the age of 2 years without regular previous dog daycare experience in the past 3 years AND referral from the former daycare.
Dogs over the age of 8 months who have not attended regularly prior to 8 months, must be spayed or neutered before beginning the program. Intact male dogs enrolled in our daycare prior to 8 months with regular attendance (minimum twice a month) will be allowed to remain in the program until their hormonal behaviours start to take over, and then will be removed from the program until they are neutered. Intact females will be asked to be removed as soon as signs of first heat occur and can return 2 months after the heat begins, although we highly recommend spaying before returning.
NOTE ON KENNEL COUGH
*Kennel cough is always a risk for social dogs but is usually mild with the vaccine so please remember to get your dog vaccinated and keep an eye out of symptoms including hacking/coughing, mucous discharge and sneezing. It is similar to the cold/flu. Puppies, elderly dogs and anxious dogs are more susceptible as their immune system is lower. If your dog does display symptoms please keep them home for 14 days or if your dog has recently visited a different boarding facility we recommend waiting at least 7 days before returning to daycare as Kennel cough has an incubation period of 5-10 days. This is a viral disease so we try our best to prevent spread by cleaning etc. but recognize even dogs on a walk, going to the groomers, pet stores or dog parks can catch Kennel cough. For more information please visit https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/kennel-cough-symptoms-treatment-and-prevention/.
DOG BOARDING at Animal Antics Lakeshore
Pick up & Drop off available Monday- Saturday 8 am- 6 pm
Sundays & holidays 7 am- 10 am and 4 pm- 7 pm
Early drop off beginning at 6 am Monday-Friday & 7 am Saturdays
Getting Started
All dogs are required to have a short (30 minute) NO CHARGE initial Meet & Greet visit, and an appointment is REQUIRED. Dogs will be assessed for behaviour towards staff and we will review our boarding protocol and your dog’s specific needs.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply Online: head to our online booking program, Paw Partner, and start an account. You will need to provide your email, name and phone number to start your account. Next, you will select Animal Antics Lakeshore as your location and under the tab “Training” select “Boarding Meet & Greet”. Once you select a time slot for your dog’s meet & greet, please answer the application questions and we will be in touch as quickly as possible to confirm your date or ask further questions to determine your dog’s suitability for our boarding program. If you would like them to attend daycare as well, we will also require a daycare assessment prior to their stay.
Not a fan of online? Give us a call at 519-735-2212 or send an email to lakeshore@animalanticsbehaviour.com or complete the form on our contact us page.
Boarding Rates
Standard Boarding
A la carte - $55* + tax
Standard Boarding 10 Pack - $522 + tax
Luxury Boarding
A la carte - $65*+ tax
Luxury Boarding 10 Pack - $615 + tax
*Price includes full day plus overnight, regardless of drop off time on first day. No additional charge if picked up by 10 am. Half day daycare charge ($25) applies for pick up between 10 am and 3 pm, full day daycare charge ($34) applies for pick up after 3 pm. These rates apply to all days, including Sundays and holidays.
*Refunds on packages must be requested within 3 months of purchase*
Packages expire 1 year after purchase.
Second Dog from same address is 40% off daily rates and packages *If they are sharing a kennel.
Dog Boarding Basics
If your dog has NOT been approved for daycare, they will need to stay in one of our 3 luxury suites. They will get private play time in our yard or walks for potty breaks, as well as time with staff. If your dog has been approved for daycare as well, they can stay in our standard suites (coming soon) or luxury suites and will be free to play in daycare with friends during the day. Nap times are available upon request or as needed. All dogs are given a break between 12 pm- 1 pm and lunch can be given if requested. Generally, your dog will be free to play all day with their friends, with crates and kenneling in a quiet space only used if your dog requests a break from the group or behaviours deem it necessary.
It is VERY IMPORTANT to note that not all dogs want to be in a large social group. Many dogs do not enjoy or cannot safely handle playing with multiple dogs, even if they enjoy a few friends in the dog park or have other dog friends at home. If your dog is overwhelmed in our group, we will recommend they do not continue coming to daycare. An overwhelmed dog is not enjoying their time here and is more likely to react aggressively when they cannot avoid interactions.
Regulations
Proof of vaccinations MUST be provided at registration and updates must be provided as needed.
Dogs must be people friendly. Extreme reactivity or a history of aggression to dogs will not be accepted either, for the safety of all the dogs in our care.
Dog and People Aggressive dogs are not allowed in the daycare area.
Reservations are REQUIRED to ensure a space for boarding, preferably at least two weeks prior to guarantee a space
Please inform us if you plan to drop your dog off before 8 am, so we can ensure staff have had time to set up their kennel before arrival.
All dogs are required to have a short ( 30 minute) initial visit and an appointment is REQUIRED.
If your dog is sneezing, coughing, or has diarrhea they MUST stay home to prevent disease spread.
Boarding is charged on a per night basis, with the first night being the full rate regardless of drop off time. Pick up before 10 am on the final day will not incur additional fees, but after 10 am will result in half day and after 3 pm- full day daycare charges. Animal Antics Lakeshore reserves the right to refuse after hours pick up.
Any and all outstanding charges will be paid prior to or at time of pickup of your dog. If you do not have provisions for payment at the time of pickup of your dog, Animal Antics Lakeshore reserves the right to withhold your dog and continue to charge for continued services and any additional fees until payment is made in full. If payment is not made within 7 days of the notified due date, Animal Antics Lakeshore will proceed with the ABANDONED PET PROCEDURE.
In the event that you, your emergency contact, or any other person you have authorized to us in writing does not pick up your dog on the agreed upon departure date, you hereby authorize us to continue to provide boarding and any additional services at your expense. If such dog is deemed abandoned under provincial laws Animal Antics Lakeshore will use its discretion permitted by law to follow the Abandoned Pet Procedure.
ABANDONED DOG PROCEDURE:
We will attempt to contact you by telephone and/or in writing using the information that you have provided, advising you that if your dog is not picked up within 7 days, your dog will be deemed to be abandoned and we will deliver your dog to a third party adoption partner, animal shelter, or attempt to find a new owner for your dog. If you fail to pick-up your dog for any reason, you release Animal Antics Lakeshore, its staff, owners, representatives, and agents from further liability and responsibility for your dog.
284 East Pike Creek Road, Tecumseh, ON, N8N 2L9
519-735-2212
lakeshore@animalanticsbehaviour.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 am- 6 pm
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