Enrichment Daycare

The mission of our K9 Enrichment Program is to help meet each dog’s Social, Mental and Physical needs in an engaging, healthy, safe, and meaningful way.

Enrichment is the enhancement of a dog’s life through engagement in activities which address the dog’s unique physical and mental needs and which appropriately support instinctual behaviors.

Our K9 Enrichment Daycare Program is very different from typical “dog daycare” as it is designed to help to reduce stress, mitigate common behavioral issues (like anxiety, over-arousal, reactivity), build confidence and improve a dog’s overall well-being. Enrichment is flexible, taking into account your dogs age and breed, as well as their mental, social and physical state during each session so that activities can be adjusted accordingly. All of this helps us to nurture a deeper connection between the dog and their human.

We honor the key tenet of Enrichment: agency. Agency means allowing the dog freedom to choose whether or not they want to engage in an activity. We can only deem an activity or environmental modification enriching for a particular dog if that dog willingly choses to engage in it and we can observe positive outcomes from his engagement.

The benefits of our K9 Enrichment Daycare include:

Individualized plan for your dog based on their physical, mental and social needs.
Small social groups (2-7 dogs)- hand selected based on who your dog plays best with. Please note that not all dogs will qualify for off leash free- play, but may be eligible for pack walks which satisfy the social need.
Higher quality rest. Frequent rest times help teach your dogs to settle.
Higher quality of play, despite shorter periods of play time
Rotation among several activities and play groups provides variety daily, weekly, monthly
Mental stimulation builds your dog’s confidence as well as his self-control
K9 Enrichment Daycare is a small program that carefully screens new dogs that are properly prepared for safe social engagement with other dogs.

Enrichment Daycare Hours

Mon – Fri: 7:15am – 6:00pm

Drop-off – 7:15am – 9:00am.

Pick-up – 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
For drop off/pick-up outside of these hours, please call or email in advance.

Enrichment Daycare Pricing

Full Day $44.07 (5 Hours or more)
Half Day $35.87 (5 Hours or less)

10 Day Pass $397.70 ($43.00 savings)
10 Half Day Pass $329.02 ($29.68 savings)
All pricing includes sales tax. 10 Pass Packages expire after six months.

**Payment method on file is required once your dog is approved for Daycare enrollment.

Requirements

We do not require prior training, but basic obedience and good manners are needed to be accepted, and to succeed in the program.
Current rabies vaccination (1 year or 3 year, as determined by vet)
Current Distemper/Parvo vaccination or Titers
Current (within one year) Bordetella (Kennel Cough) vaccination. Dogs must be at least 14 days removed from recent exposure to Kennel cough. More about our Kennel Cough and Papilloma policy here.
Dogs over 7 months old must be spayed or neutered
Must be receiving flea and tick treatment

Enrichment Application

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About You

Your Name*

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Dog's Name*

Age*

Breed*

Sex*

Approximate Weight*

Preferred Method of Contact*

Mobile Phone*

Your Email Address*

Email Address Confirm Email Address

Home Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

How did you hear about us?*

PET INFORMATION

Has your dog previously attended a daycare program?*

If your dog is currently enrolled in another Daycare program, will they continue to attend?*

Has your dog ever been excused or removed from a daycare program?*

Reason for removal from other daycare. (please provide name of daycare facility if possible)*

Has your dog shown any aggression towards or bitten a human?*

Please describe the incident(s)

Has your dog shown any aggression towards or bitten another dog?*

Please describe the incident(s)

How often would you like to bring your dog to Enrichment Daycare?*

Once per week

Twice per week

Once every other week

Twice every other week

Health / Medical Background

Veterinary Clinic Name*

Is your dog microchipped?*

Is your dog allowed treats?*

Anyone in your household with a peanut or cheese allergy? (we frequently give Kongs with these products during Enrichment sessions)*

Does your dog have any food allergies?*

Flea / Tick Medication?*

Currently taking medications other than flea/tick?*

Please list any health concerns to be aware of:

Vaccine Records – Rabies, DHPP, and Kennel Cough/Bordatella are required.

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Max. file size: 2 GB.

If you have access to digital copies of vaccine records, please upload here. You can also fax records to (716)931-5921

Additional Behavior Information

What is your dog's typical activity level?*

Has your dog received any professional training?*

Is your dog ever kenneled, crated or confined at home?*

*Dogs are typically housed during rest periods and we want them to be as comfortable as possible.

Does your dog ever display any behavior of concern around other dogs? (possessive of toys, guarding of food/treats, leash reactivity, humping, etc.)*

Any additional information we should know?

Dog Leash Disclaimer*

I understand that for the safety of my dog and K9 Connection Staff, a slip lead or similar leash may be used when walking or escorting my dog through the facility or on pack walks.

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name*

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Mobile Phone*

Relation

Authorized to pick up your dog?*

Pet Care Agreement*

LIABILITY RELEASE AND TRAINING AGREEMENT

1. I agree that I have hired K9 Connection, as training professionals, to determine which tools are necessary to help me train my dog. I understand that I will obtain the best training results by following the instructions of the K9 Connection trainer(s). I further understand that I am solely responsible for the training of my dog.

2. I certify that my dog is in good health, is free from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and all other parasites, and has received all required vaccinations, including: canine distemper, parvo virus, hepatitis, parainfluenza, bordetella, and rabies. I agree that I am under a continuing obligation to report to K9 Connection any signs of illness or infection in my dog.

3. In the event that my dog requires emergency veterinary treatment while being Boarded or attending a Board and Train program, I agree that K9 Connection, in its sole discretion, will transport my dog to an appropriate veterinary facility for treatment and will immediately attempt to contact me. I assume all financial responsibility for veterinary treatment.

4. K9 Connection strives to keep a clean and sanitary environment. I understand that even in cleanest environments, infections, diseases, and parasites may be transmitted between animals.

5. I understand and agree that if attending Board and Train, Day Training, and Enrichment Daycare my dog may be placed in a kennel or other housing for periods of time during the day and/or night to allow for rest and downtime.

6. I understand that dogs are animals and even in the most controlled and well-supervised environments, they may engage in inappropriate animal behavior. This includes, but is not limited to, rough playing, nipping, aggression, and dog bites. I further understand that although K9 Connection staff closely monitors dog socialization and play to prevent injury, it is possible that my dog may receive minor nicks and scratches from other dogs. I agree that K9 Connection may use “corrections” to interrupt and/or stop my dog’s inappropriate behavior. Such corrections include, but are not limited to, the use of spray bottles of water and compressed air canisters.

7. I understand that my account must be paid in full prior to or at the first training session, and that there will be no refunds. K9 Connection reserves the right to change rates over time.

8. I understand that any remaining balance or unused training will expire one year after day of purchase.

9. I understand that in order to receive a refund for my deposit I must cancel two-weeks (fourteen days) prior to the start of my program. I understand that cancelations or rescheduling beyond the two-week period will result in my deposit to become non-refundable and non-transferable. Refunds will be credited back in the original form of payment. To cancel or reschedule an appointment please contact our office directly to speak with a representative.

10. I understand that if I must cancel or reschedule an appointment, I must provide 24 hours advance notice. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of that lesson.

11. I understand that I am responsible for reading any literature provided by K9 Connection or by the manufacturers of any products used in my dog’s training.

12. I agree that training collars will not be left on my dog overnight or while my dog is unattended.

13. Missed group classes cannot be made up without express consent from management. Group class membership weeks begin on Monday and end on Sunday. Group class membership fees are determined based on the average number of classes per month, taking into consideration closings for holidays, seminars, etc… K9 Connection reserves the right to remove anyone from group classes, for any reason.

14. I understand that although K9 Connection has successfully trained many aggressive dogs, there are no guarantees that aggression will completely recede with training. I agree that if my dog has displayed or continues to display aggression toward other dogs and/or people, it is my responsibility to muzzle my dog and to avoid potential problem situations at all times, not solely during training sessions.

15. I agree that in the event my dog engages in an act of aggression toward another dog or person while participating in dog training, K9 Connection staff may, in their sole discretion, use reasonable physical force to interrupt and stop the aggression. I further agree that I am solely responsible, financially or otherwise, for any harm or damage to other dogs, persons, and/or property arising out of my dog’s behavior.

16. I agree to allow K9 Connection to photograph and/or videotape my dog for use in print, publication, and promotion of K9 Connection.

Acknowledgement of Risk:

I understand that attendance and participation in K9 Connection dog training, daycare or boarding is not without risk to myself, to my dog(s), and/or to third parties, and/or the dog(s) of third parties. The risks include, but are not limited to, the risk of property damage, personal injury from dog bites, scratches, or other injuries, death, infectious disease, and parasites. I agree that my dog’s attendance and participation in K9 Connection dog training, daycare or boarding is voluntary and was undertaken with my knowledge of the known risks and other risks that may result from my dog’s participation dog training.

Assumption of Risk:

I agree that I have been informed of the risks associated with dog training and have assumed the risk of my dog’s attendance and participation in K9 Connection dog training, daycare or boarding.

Release of Liability:

In consideration for my dog’s attendance and participation in K9 Connection dog training, daycare, or boarding, I fully release K9 Connection from any and all claims and/or liability arising out of my dog’s attendance at, or participation in, dog training, including all claims for personal injury, wrongful death, and property damage. I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless K9 Connection from any and all claims and costs, including attorney’s fees, arising out of or relating to my dog’s attendance at, or participation in, K9 Connection dog training, daycare or boarding, including claims of negligence against K9 Connection, it’s employees, officers, agents and/or volunteers.

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