DOG BOARDING TO START ON April 1st, 2024!
Open to current daycare clients only!
Pricing
Pricing is $85+tax (24 hour period). 24 hour period starts at time of drop off. Pricing will accumulate per 24 hour period.
50% deposit required prior to boarding. Deposits can be paid here
What are your drop off times?
Drop off times as follows:
6:30am-10:30am and 3:00pm-6:30pm Monday thru Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm Saturday to Sunday
Do we need to make a reservation?
Yes. You will need to send in a request for the dates you require and time of drop off and pick up. Our staff will then contact you to confirm your reservations. Please note we do not have weekend front desk staff and doors will be locked. Please ring doorbell or call 403.245.2215.
Does my dog need to be a daycare client of Central Bark to reserve Boarding?
Yes. Your pup must attend our daycare and have completed First day trial and 2 full daycare days and attend daycare at least once a month in order to book for Boarding. This is to ensure that your dog is accustomed to our daycare routine and is comfortable with the space and our staff to give them the best experience while your away. Your dog must also be comfortable in a crate, if this is the option you select for boarding accommodations.
What kind of accommodations do they have?
Central Bark has multiple options.
You can select the following (if available):
8 large private rooms, 6 with windows
Individual dog crate (dogs must be crate trained)
Or open play sleep area with other like-minded pups.
Kindly note that the availability and suitability of private rooms are subject to evaluation. Pets demonstrating disruptive or restless behavior in our private suites will be transferred to a crate or an open sleeping area for the duration of their stay to guarantee their safety and comfort.
What Vaccines are Required?
Vaccinations are required for all dogs.
Rabies
DHLLP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
Titer Test results will be accepted with proper identifying due dates for each vaccinations. Proof of vaccinations can be emailed to cbdoggydaycare@gmail.com, hard copy brought with you on the first day or you may upload the documents onto your Gingr profile.
Vaccination Recommended:
Bordetella (Kennel Cough/Canine Cough)
Flea/Tick and Canine Lice Treatments Recommended
Heartworm medication.
Please be aware that even with vaccinations, dogs can still be infected with certain viruses much like the flu for humans. We will not be responsible for any infectious diseases that may occur inside or outside our facilities.
There should be a 7 days waiting period after your dog has had his/her vaccinations to allow the vaccines to reach full protection potential and to ensure my dog has not had any negative reaction to the vaccines.
Central Bark will accept all breeds of dogs of all ages with full vaccinations. A veterinary clearance letter may be accepted for daycare.
What can I bring for my dogs stay?
We do allow the following items to be brought.
Dog Food/Treats (Feeding schedule instructions)
Dog Collars with city/name tags, Booties, Jackets for walks (during winter)
Medications (administration/schedule instructions)
It is advised to leave any toys, bedding, bowls at home. Central Bark will not be responsible for any damage, lost or stolen items. We provide dog bowls and dog bedding for their stay.
Dog meals?
We do not charge extra for feedings. We do require you bring food for your dogs stay. Please bring all items and food marked with their name and feeding instructions. Any food that has not been eaten will be returned to owner.
Dog Meds?
We do not charge extra for administering medication. Our staff are all Pet First aid certified through Walk n Wags. We do ask you have detailed administration instructions with your medications.
Does my dog need to be Spayed/Neutered?
All dogs over the age of 6 months must be spayed/neutered. Once your dog reaches 6 months, you are more than welcomed back once they are spayed/neutered. If your dog is exhibiting signs of aggression or goes into heat during daycare hours we reserve the right to place them in our time out area and will contact you for pick-up. Dog that have been spayed or neutered, will be required to wait min. 10 days of surgery before coming into daycare as we cannot guarantee stitches will stay intact during play.
What is the Injury/Illness Protocol?
If your dog is showing signs of illnesses or injuries (such as but not limited to Bloody stool, Vomiting, Extreme Diarrhea, Limping, Seizures, Canine lice…etc.), we will contact you/emergency contact to pick up your dog. If your dog is injured and requires vet attention, we reserve the right to connect with VCA Western Veterinarian for the best course of action for your dog. Dogs who make mouth to human contact and causes injury will be dismissed.
Do you offer outdoor time?
Yes! We provide potty breaks in our attached outdoor area behind our building.
Weather permitting, we offer trips to our private fenced in off leash park. During muddy days, we may still go to the off leash park. We cannot guarantee that your dog will go home clean due to the conditions of our off leash park. You can book a Exit Bath at time of drop off at an additional cost. Click here for Exit Bath description.
If you would like us not to take your dogs to the off leash park, we can walk them on the pathway at an additional cost of $5.00+tax. Please let us know, when your dog is dropped off.
Your dog must have name tags (with name and phone number) and be registered with the City of Calgary. If your dog does not have the required tags they will not be taken off the premises. No exceptions!
For the safety of our dog walkers, dogs who are not leashed trained on walks will be limited to outdoor potty breaks in our attached yard.
These are areas that your dogs may come into contact with dogs that may or may not be vaccinated. We will not be responsible for any infectious diseases that may occur.
Do you offer Facility Tours?
If you would like to see what our space looks like, please check out our instagram @centralbarkdoggydaycare. Virtual tours online.
Is there Free Parking?
We have lots of on-site free parking for easy drop offs and pick ups in the morning and evening.
Do you provide Report cards?
We use Gingr app for all of our reservations, appointment scheduling and report cards for all our dogs. This application allows us to provide you with a report card complete with Photos and Videos of your pups throughout the day. You will receive a written report card on your first day, After that no news is good news and you will receive some fun photos and videos of their day.
We are active on Instagram #Centralbarkdoggydaycare and Facebook @cbdoggydaycare and update it daily with fun photos and videos for your viewing pleasure! Please follow us!
What is your Cancellation Policy?
If you have made a reservation through our portal and need to cancel. Please send us an email to cbdoggydaycare@gmail.com. A fee will apply for cancellations made within 24hours. This is to ensure we can fulfill our capacity for the day. We reserve the right to refuse, dismiss or suspend clients.
