Check to See if Your Dog is

Eligible to Play!

1.) Temperament/Behavior: 

Your dog will need to play nice with other dogs in an off leash setting where food is nearby and toys are present.  We are strict about not allowing behaviors that are dangerous or disruptive to create an environment that is safe and comfortable.

Prohibited Behaviors:   Aggressive, dangerous or disruptive behaviors of any kind including excessive barking, humping, whining, anxiety or rough play.  If seen, we will contact you. If poor behavior cannot be kept under control, you may be asked to pick up your dog and your dog will not be able to come back.  We cannot accept dogs for Orientation & Evaluation that have been "expelled" from another facility due to aggression or other dangerous behavior. 

2.) Weight:

Must be 15-130lbs.

3.) Age:

Must be between 16 weeks and 11 years of age on Orientation & Evaluation Day. Existing clients over the age of 11 are welcome!

4.) Spay/Neuter:

Must be spayed or neutered if 8 months of age or older.

5.) Breed:

We LOVE dogs! All dogs! Unfortunately, our insurance provider will not allow the following breeds or mixes of the following breeds: American Staffordshire Terrier, Stafforshire Bull Terrier, American Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Akita, Akita Inu, American Bulldog, English Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Mini Bull Terrier, Blue Paul Terrier, Anatolian Shepherd, Caucasian Shepherd, Alapaha Bulldog, all Mastiff Breeds, Dogue De Bordeaux, Dogo Argentino, Ca De Bou, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, Cane Corso, Alano Espanol, Boerboel, Presa Canario, Broholmer, American Bandogge, Kangal Dog, Sage Koocheel, Gull Terrier, Gull Dong, Wolf Hybrid.  French Bulldogs and French Bulldog mixes are acceptable.

Additionally, we can accept Great Danes only if they have had their stomach tacked. We cannot accept Greyhounds/Italian Greyhounds due to exceptionally fragile skin and bones.

6.) Health Conditions:

The following health conditions make it unsafe for your dog to play with us: total blindness, severe or uncontrolled seizures, diabetes, cardiomyopathy, Addison's disease, bloat/gastric torsion, more than one leg amputation, exercise induced collapse or any other major or life threatening problem that prevents your dog from participating in vigorous play. Unfortunately, for insurance reasons, we cannot give injections.

7.) Vaccinations:

Your dog must have current rabies, DHPP (distemper combination) and bordetella vaccinations for at least one week before Orientation & Evaluation Day. The influenza shot is strongly encouraged. (Please note that the bordetella and influenza vaccinations, like the human flu shot, do not protect against all strains of respiratory infections) Any initial series of vaccinations must be complete such as puppy shots. 

We accept titer tests in place of DHPP or rabies vaccinations after 1 year of age. Titer test documents must show that your dog has sufficient immunity and needs to have a retest date.  Other vaccinations, such as Lyme and Leptospirosis are strongly recommended, but not required at this time. Please talk to your veterinarian about the best vaccination strategy for your dog.

8.) Discipline:

For general shenanigans, we will us a verbal command "no" and a squirt bottle of water if needed. If those methods are not working, and a behavior is disrupting the playgroup, a time out in the Caribbean Cafe may be tried. Dogs behaving in a way that endangers the safety of themselves, other dogs or staff will be kenneled in our Caribbean Cafe and their parents will be contacted to discuss further options.  Dogs who are disruptive in Slumber Bay overnight will be kenneled in our Caribbean Cafe until the morning.

9.) Prohibited Items:

Bandages, cones, stitches, booties/socks, bandanas, bows, flea/tick collars, Apple Air Tags and similar items will be eaten by other dogs and are not allowed.

10.) Flea/Tick Prevention:

A topical or chewable flea and tick preventative such as Frontline, Bravecto, or NexGard is required. A flea/tick collar is not sufficient.

11.) Collar:

Your dog's collar must have a quick release buckle (where you pinch with 2 fingers to release it) and your dog's first and last name. If you don't have one, a loaner collar will be provided.

12.) Contagious Conditions:

Dogs found to have puppy warts, kennel cough, worms, fleas, parasites, frequent or liquid diarrhea, vomiting or any other potentially contagious condition will be isolated in a kennel in our Caribbean Cafe. We will then contact the owner(s) to determine the best course of action. If an owner cannot be reached, the dog may be taken for treatment by a veterinarian at the owner's expense.  If signs of a contagious illness are seen at drop off, we retain the right to turn your dog away.

13.) Liability:

The owner is responsible for injury or illness, including contagious illness.