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We know it's tough for pooch parents to leave your loved ones at home alone or even worse laying in a crate all day. For you, we offer Pup 'N Iron™ Doggie Day Care.... the area's premier dog day care facility. Here you dog will have 11,000 square feet of indoor space to enjoy our state-of-the-art, cage-free day care. Our floors are covered wall to wall with 3/4" sports matting to protect your dogs feet and decrease the chance of injury from slips and falls. Here your dog will encounter gym and exercise equipment to play on, interactive toys and games, an 8x20 foot hydrotherapy pool to swim in, Jog-A-Dog treadmills, and a safe little nook to catch a quick nap. We make no bones about it.... our daycare is NOT "no frills." To the contrary we offer frills, frills and more frills for the discriminating pet parent who wants the very best! Bar none, Pup 'N Iron is Virginia's most innovative dog activity and fitness facility.
What is doggie day care?
Doggie daycare can mean many different things depending on who you talk to. For some, doggie day cares are babysitting services for dogs whose owners work long hours. For others it's a place for their dogs to socialize and play with other dogs. In the past decade the concept of doggie daycares has become very popular. Many pet related businesses such as boarding, grooming salons and even veterinarian offices have added doggie daycare to their list of client services as a means to generate revenue.
In an effort to provide the most safe, effective and pleasant experience, at Pup 'N Iron we take doggie daycare seriously, paying close attention to pack structure and instinct. Dogs are supervised closely, good behavior and positive manners between the dogs are encouraged, and the environment in which the dogs interact is always highly controlled and managed. Pup 'N Iron's dog daycare is supervised by Laurie Williams, CPDT, a dog trainer and behavior modification specialist with over 25 years of experience working directly with dogs and studying canine behavior and pack instinct. Our doggie daycare isn't an after thought. It's a top priority.
DAILY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Plus Fitness Activities such as:
NIGHT CARE SLUMBER PARTIES
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Here's Why Pup 'N Iron is the BEST daycare in the area ......
- Caring, loving, mature staff all certified in Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR
- Owned and operated by a dog training expert and canine behavior specialist with over 25 years of experience
- Dogs are supervised 100% of the time - not just put out in a yard to play
- No overcrowding. Your dog will have plenty of room to run and play
- Scrupulously clean and sanitary
- Mandatory Temperament Assessment & Veterinary Health Certificate before enrollment
- Hydrotherapy Swimming Pool
- Jog -A- Dog Treadmill
- Fresh Water available all the time
- Bathing & Grooming Services
- The BEST, most varied training classes in the area
- Natural, Human - Grade Ingredients Dog Food and Retail Sales
YOU CAN FIND CHEAPER, BUT YOU WON'T FIND BETTER
FIND OUT WHY WE'RE THE NUMBER ONE DOGGIE DAY CARE RECOMMENDED BY AREA VETERINARIANS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Individualized activities tailored to your dog's specific needs (additional fees may apply) are always available. Is weight management an issue? Let us take your dog on a simulated 1 or 2 mile hike on our Jog - A - Dog treadmills. Is Rover a little stressed? How about treating him to a 15 minute massage? Is Spot lacking in social graces and manners? Some one-on-one private training lessons might just do the trick. The opening of our 8x20 foot therapy pool will provide a soothing swim for your dogs aching muscles.
And not to worry, even your tiniest pooch is safe at Pup 'N Iron in our exclusive Tiny Tots and Mighty Mites Play Area.
Pup 'N Iron™ Day Care is supervised by Laurie Williams, a Certified Pet Dog Trainer with over 25 years of canine behavior education and training experience.
Hours: 6:00am - 6:50pm
Pup 'N Iron Doggie Day Care Enrollment Requirments ensure the health, safety and welfare of all dogs:
- Pre-Enrollment Temperament Screening. (Must be dog and people friendly with no signs of food aggression or resource guarding.) PLEASE NOTE: There is a non-refundable $25 temperament screening fee* that must accompany all day care enrollment applications. Completed applications and fee must be submitted prior to your dog's pre-enrollment screening. The enrollment screening takes approximately 20-30 minutes where you remain with your dog while we assess his behavior and reaction to different situations and environments. Once your dog pasts the temperament screening he/she can move on to the next step, a full orientation day. *Your pre enrollment assessment fee may be applied to the cost of your dog's orientation day.
- During the Orientation Day we carefully monitor your dog as he/she is introduced and integrated into the full daycare experience. Your dog is given the additional management and attention to ensure the smoothest and most positive transition and integration into the pack.
- You may pre-pay your temperament screening fee online.
- 12 weeks old and up - All Puppies must have had at least 2 of their Distemper/Parvo Boosters and a bordetella vaccination.
- Free of any communicable disease - Completed Health Certification from your Veterinarian Required Prior to First Visit
- All dogs over 7 months of age must be spayed or neutered.
- Proof of current on vaccinations. Distemper and Parvo within past 12 months. Bordetella within past 6 months. (Titers Tests are acceptable).
- Free of fleas and ticks. Following a veterinarian approved flea preventative regimen preferred. (Frontline, Advantage, Revolution, etc.)
- Minimum Commitment - At Pup 'N Iron it is our goal to provide the absolute safest and best environment for your dog to play in. Dogs do better when they are in a predictable, familiar environment and surroundings. We have found that dogs thrive together when they have acclimated into the pack, are familiar with each other's play style, and know the routine. This ensures a low stress, positive experience. Therefore we require a minimum commitment of one day per week for all our daycare dogs. Sporadic drop-ins are strongly discouraged. For your convenience we have Pre-Paid Punch Card plans that offer a significan discount for our frequent visitors!
2008 Rates
(Effective Jan. 1, 2008)
| Weekday Rates |
1st Dog |
Each additional dog/ same family |
| Pre-Enrollement Assessment |
$25 |
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| Orientation Day (Your dog's first day) |
$45 |
$25 |
| Single Day |
$30 |
$15 |
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| Holiday Surcharge* |
$5 |
$5 |
Prepaid
5 Visit Punch Card
-Valid 6 Months from Date of Purchase- |
$140 |
$80 |
Prepaid 10 Visit Punch Card
-Valid 6 months from Date of Purchase- |
$250 |
$110 |
Prepaid 20 Visit Punch Card
-Valid 6 Months from Date of Purchase- |
$460 |
$200 |
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*PUNCH CARDS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE** AND VALID FOR 6 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
** Holiday Periods : Thanksgiving (Nov. 24 - Dec. 1. 2008), Christmas Dec. 20 - January 2, 2009), Easter (April 10-14, 2009), Memorial Day (May 22 - 26, 2009), 4th of July (July 4, 2009), Labor Day (Sept. 4 - 8, 2009)
 Download the full Pup 'N Iron Doggie Day Care Enrollment Packet here.
You may also submit an online application by filling out the form below and paying your enrollment fee online here.
See Photos of Some of Our Day Care Regulars Here!
**Unused portions of daycare cards may be redeemed for credit toward other Pup 'N Iron services
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