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 run under the direction and supervision of Laurie Williams  CPDT-KA, one of the area's top trainers and behavior modification specialists.  Laurie implements 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!

After visiting our daycare, your dog will be singing:

Sometimes you want to go
Where everybody knows your name,
And they're always glad you came;
You want to be where you can see,
Our troubles are all the same;
You want to be where everybody knows your name.

DAILY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Supervised Play

• Swimming in our Hydrotherapy Pool

• Treadmill Training

Questions YOU should ask when selecting a Dog Daycare

•   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!
  
 
  2010 Rates
(Effective Jan. 1, 2010)


Weekday Rates	1st Dog	Each additional dog/ same family
Pre-Enrollement Assessment	$25	-
Orientation Day (Your dog's first day)	$45	$25
Single Day	$30	$15
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

*PUNCH CARDS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE** AND VALID FOR 6 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.

  ** Holiday Periods : Easter (April 2-5, 2010), Memorial Day (May 27 - June 1, 2010, 2010), 4th of July (July 2-5, 2010), Labor Day (Sept. 3 - 7, 2010), Thanksgiving (Nov. 25 - Nov. 29, 2010), Christmas Dec. 23 - January 3, 2010)




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

DOG DAY CARE ONLINE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
First Name
Last Name
Address
City/State
Daytime Phone
Evening Phone
Email
Number of people in your family? (please include whether adults or children, male or female)
Emergency Contact Person (other than yourself or spouse)
How did you hear about us?
How often will you be bringing your dog?	1 x a week 2 x week 3 or more x a week
Dog's Name (If more than one dog, list all)
Breed(s)
Age('s)
How long has he/she been in your family?
Where did you get your dog?	Another Family Breeder Pet Store Shelter
Spayed/Neutered	yes no
Veterinarian
Current Vaccines	yes no
Prior Obedience Training?	yes no
If so, what level?	Advanced/CGC Beginner/Puppy Competition Obedience/Agility/Rally Intermediate
List Obedience Commands Your Dog Knows
Lifestyle	Active Moderately Active Sedentary
Has Dog Ever exhibited aggression?	No Toward humans Toward other dogs
Is Dog Fearful?	No Of other dogs Of strangers
Has Dog Ever Bitten Anyone?	yes no
Does your dog play with other dogs on a regular basis?	yes no
Is your dog(s) regularly boarded at kennels?	yes no
Do You Use a Crate Regularly	yes no
Is your dog comfortable in a crate?	yes no
Food Brand
List any known allergies
Is your dog comfortable having his feet touched?	yes no
Is your dog head shy?	yes no
Has your dog ever jumped or climbed a fence?	yes no
Has your dog ever guarded food or toys from other dogs or humans?	yes no
List any of your dog's known fears.
How does your dog react to puppies?	Happy to see them Indifferent Unhappy to see them
How does your dog react to strangers?	Happy to see them Indifferent Unhappy to see them
Does your dog automatically dislike or become fearful of certain people?	yes no
If yes, describe the person/people
Describe any behavioral issues or idiosyncracies.
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