Getting Started + Scheduling your First Day
Here at MDR we choose to have a low dog to supervisor ratio to keep your pups as safe as possible. In order to maintain that ratio and also ensure we give our new kiddos as much time and attention as possible, we ask that you please go through our office staff to schedule your pups first day evaluation. This ensures enough staff on that day, and a more calm day for your pup to be introduced to our pack.
Drop-off + Pick-up for Evaluations
With new evaluations, it can take a while for them to warm up and come out of their shell, so we ask that you give us enough time to properly introduce your pup to playgroups and see where they may fit best. This means an earlier drop-off and a later pick-up is typically better. This gives us enough time to fully evaluate your pup and build a relationship, even with nap time mid-day.
Alone Time
New smells, sounds, and sights can be extremely overwhelming for dogs. Even if a dog has attended daycare in another facility, they still tend to be generally freaked out by the new place for the first day. We choose to allow every new dog about 15-30mins to sniff around in a play-yard by themselves to smell, listen, and relax before trying to integrate them with our daycare crew.
Joining the Pack
Your dog likely doesn’t know any of the dogs at our facility, so this can be a very overwhelming process. We typically will ask you questions about their energy level, preferred playmates, and dislikes in play before ever trying them in a group. We then take those answers and hand-select dogs that are most likely to fit your dogs play-style and bring them in one-by-one to allow for proper and polite greetings.
Claire-Care
Some dogs are simply more timid and fearful than others, and that is OKAY! We are here to make your dog feel as comfortable as they can be in a new and strange facility. Typically, this means one-on-one time with a staff member. Lovingly called “Claire-Care,” we will typically send miss Claire into a playard with a new pup to just sit and hang out until they are more comfortable with staff and the new environment. This may involve toys, treats, playing chase, or simply sitting on the ground and waiting.
The Results
An evaluation comes with no guarantees that your pup will be accepted into our daycare program. We are firm believers that there are no bad dogs, but the daycare environment is not the best fit for some dogs. Some dogs are made for daycare, and some dogs just simply don’t enjoy being here. We will always evaluate your pet as deeply as possible, and we will always be honest with you about your dogs feelings about daycare. Your pet’s comfort and happiness will always come first at MDR, even if that means they don’t belong in daycare.
The evaluation day is $10.75 after tax, and that cost is not refundable if your dog is not accepted into our program.
BOARDING INFO
- Private suites for individual dogs or families to lodge together
- Raised kuranda cots provided for additional comfort when sleeping
- Private outdoor potty run accessible during meal and rest times
- Daily turnover service to ensure clean and comfortable accomodations
- Fresh water available 24/7 both in suites and in play spaces
- Facility Owner lives on the property with 24/7 security camera access
- 14,000 sq feet of outdoor play area, fenced into 5 separate play yards
- Climate controlled indoor environment for overnights, mealtimes, and rest times
- Food preparation and medication administration available for dogs who require special medical attention
- Staff trained in body language, group management, and dog behavior
- 6ft fencing, double gates, and fence toppers to maintain a secure area for outdoor play
- Daily social media posts to keep parents updated on their pups' fun at The Ranch
- Pet parent updates sent daily to each boarding family to help ease anxious minds and parent worries
RATES:
- $40/night for one dog with additional dog in the same suite at $33/night.
- Free Departure Bath on the 6th night of stay.
- Departure Bath under 6 nights - $ 15/dog depending on coat length and size of the dog.
Additional Important Info
- All dogs must be at least 10 weeks old and/or had the second round of shots.
- All dogs must be up to date on current vaccines and able to show veterinary proof of dates.
- While we do accept unaltered dogs for boarding, there is an additional $5/night (additional staff is required for private play-time and exercise)
- Unaltered females MUST NOT be in or near a heat cycle, and unaltered dogs are not eligible for playgroup based on behavior.
- Boarding reservations must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance to drop off time, with 2-4 weeks in advance being recommended to ensure availability.
- Our cancellation policy is laid out in the FAQ page, and does look a bit different in regards to Peak Boarding times and Holidays, so please review this before booking.
- Payment for boarding is expected at the time of pick up before your dog may be released to you.
- If your dog is too aggressive or cannot be around other dogs for whatever reason, the owner will be notified and the pup will be considered an "individual play" dog meaning they get one-one time with staff and are not eligible for playgroup.
DOG DAYCARE
- Supervised, safe, off leash play
- Healthy socialization with other dogs in a safe, clean, and fun environment
- Mental and Physical Stimulation
- Positive Enrichment
- Lots of love and affection from our staff
- Fresh Water always easily accessible for guests
- 5 outdoor play areas spread across 14,000 sq feet of turfed space
- 6ft fencing, double gates, and fence toppers to maintain a secure area for outdoor play
- Play groups are divided based on the dogs’ size, age, and play style
- Daily social media posts to keep parents updated on their pups' fun at The Ranch
- Staff trained in body language, group management, and dog behavior
DAYCARE RATES
*Prices listed are before tax
*We accept cash, check, card, and venmo.
- 1 Day - $19 with additional dog from the same family being $17
- 5 Day Package - $88.75
- 10 Day Package -$175
- 20 Day Package: $340
- 30 Day Package: $495
- First Day Evaluation - $10
*Packages and Evaluation Days are not eligible for refunds.
*Packages will be honored for up to one year from date of purchase.
OFF LEASH PLAY APPLICATION
We want all our guest to have the best possible experience while visiting the ranch and no one knows your dog better than you. Providing us with this information about your furry pal helps us place your dog in the playgroup they will be most comfortable in. Each dog will need to have their own separate applications.