Health Checks

We ask that you give your dog a check over before bringing to daycare (yes, each visit).  

Creepy crawlers are gross. When a dog comes to daycare or grooming with Lice or Fleas, it takes a lot of work, time and costs to disinfect the facility. We pride ourselves on keeping all dogs safe and healthy, and the facility clean.  

 As of Jan.1, 2022, Four on the Floor will be implementing a $50 disinfecting fee to any dogs who come to the facility with creepy crawlers (lice, ticks or fleas). It takes one good check before dropping your dog off to notice any illness or bugs.   

Did you know: Dog lice can live on your clothes for 3-5 days!? This means if you pet a dog with lice, you can bring it home to your dogs. 

Even in the winter dogs can pickup Lice and Fleas. Please keep your dog up to date on treatments and prevention (from your vet). Dogs can pickup bugs on our walks or off leash adventures.  

Health Check: 

1. Is your dog coughing? Runny nose, or runny eyes? If yes, keep them at home until symptoms are 100% gone.  

1. Lice and Fleas like warmth. The number one spot for the critters to infest are, behind the ears, neck and under the armpits. If you notice any dander like spots (white or clear), take a cotton pad to pick some off, examine. It will look like a clear bug (lice). If you notice black spots, this is fleas or flea dirt. Call vet for treatment. 

We recommend all dogs that attend daycare or grooming be up to date on their flea and tick prevention. We will not be accepting any dogs with injuries, illness or with low immunity.  

Daycare attendance requirements.  

Dogs thrive on routine and structure. We are finding when dogs come to daycare sporadically, it is disrupting the big group, and we are having to reintegrate and re-teach the sporadic dog again. Too much focus and one on one work goes into the sporadic dog (taking away from the other dogs).  

For the safety and structure of our group and all dogs. We have now implemented a new policy: One-day-per-week attendance requirement. We require all dogs to attend day care at least once a week because we know that consistency and continuity promote safety. Dog lacking confidence, or self-regulation (high arousal) will be put a program- tailored to their needs (2-3 days a week, ½ days, ect). We don’t charge extra for the one on one work, but do require commitment from the owners.  

Ideally, dogs will attend day care on a regularly scheduled day (however not mandatory unless asked by management), so we can consistently match them with the social environment they will enjoy and benefit from most. This regular weekly schedule helps your dog feel more comfortable, confident, and social, creating a safer day care environment for all. It also ensures our staff is as familiar with your dog’s normal behavior, so we are attuned to any changes.  

Benefits of a consistent attendance: 

Less stress – When dogs don’t visit us weekly, each time they come is like their first day at a new school or new job, which can be stressful. This requirement reduces stress and anxiety to promote safer social interactions for every dog in our care. 

Dogs love routine – Coming on the same day every week keeps dogs comfortable and familiar with our environment, which creates a positive, predictable, and safer social setting. 

More social time – Dogs play more safely and are more social with familiar dogs they know. 

Safety all around – Our staff can keep everyone safer when they know when each dog is attending. This allows us to create playgroups that match the dogs’ play styles, preferred playmates, energy levels, and sizes. 

We know your dog – By seeing your dog every week on the same days, our staff knows them. It helps us regulate safe play and lets us know when your dog might not be feeling like themselves. 

A great way to think of it as taking your child to Disney Land. The first time they are super excited and a bit unruly and need constant reminders on how to act and behave, ect. The more they go to Disney land the more they get accustomed to the routine; The are less stimulated by the environment and need less guidance.