For the safety of all guests, daycare dogs must be current on the following vaccines; Rabies, DHLPP (distemper), and Bordetella. While we do not require the CIV (canine flu) vaccine, we do highly recommend it.

When you arrive, a Meadowlake team member will walk you through filling out a few forms, in particular some history about your pet. This is a great time to ask any questions you may have as well. Your pup will be taken to Daycare by one of our Daycare Counselors where they will await their evaluation to place them in the perfect play setting for them. Parents should not expect to be able to watch the evaluation as your pet will act differently with you around…not only may they act uninterested in other dogs, they could even become protective of the space in your presence. Our Counselors will take great care of your pet while you are away and contact you once the evaluation process is complete.

Deciphering your pup’s body language is an important part of their daycare evaluation. Your pup’s use of posture, facial expressions, and other cues will give us an understanding of what sort of play environment they enjoy. As they are introduced to different pets, and the daycare counselors, we assess if they are relaxed, having fun, and showing appropriate play behavior. For dogs more socially inclined, they are gradually introduced to the pack and will spend the rest of the day playing and meeting new friends. For pups who enjoy more one on one play time they are invited to do personal daycare. Once your pup has completed their evaluation, we will contact you and let you know how they did. After that, they are invited to join us the rest of the day until you are ready to pick them up.

Matching a dog to the most appropriate program involves many factors that our well trained staff analyze. While historically dogs are social, after years of domestication and depending on the dog’s past experiences, not all dogs actually like a social environment. So the first thing we want to ensure is that your pet has fun while at Meadowlake! In addition, we must consider factors like each pet’s size, activity level, play style, and age while placing them in the proper program or social pack.

When you come to pick up, we’ll let you know all about your dog’s fun day out. We’ll tell you how they most enjoyed playing, who they made friends with, the activities they preferred, and what positive developments we notice as they continue to visit us.

Both of our locations allow for a seamless transition from lodging to daycare. Pups that have not completed their daycare evaluation can do so once they have been checked-in, though we highly suggest getting their evaluation done prior to their stay. After completing their evaluation a daycare counselor will contact you and let you know what play program was the best fit for your pet. If they enjoyed social daycare then each day they will join the pack to play before returning to their room for dinner and tuck-ins. Both facilities have countless play packages available for parents who prefer not to do daycare during a pup’s stay.