My dog slept for a whole day after he came to daycare. Is that normal?
After an exciting boarding stay at Repuplic Pets, it’s important to ensure your dog adapts well to being back home. Repuplic Pets is a very active environment, with the dogs interacting for several hours per day. Even if your dog did not run all day, simply being awake can make them very, very tired. At home, most dogs sleep the day away getting 18 or more hours of sleep. Although the dogs sleep approximately eight hours per night, they will be tired. Please let them rest. We do not recommend that you take them to the dog park or any other social environment for at least a few days.
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My dog drank a lot of water when he got home. Do you provide water during the day?
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While at Repuplic Pets, your dog received access to unlimited water in their playroom or Suite. However, it is still likely they will seem very thirsty upon returning home. This is a common reaction to the excitement of being back at home with their family. Please withhold water from them for the first 30 minutes that they are home.
After they have calmed down from the excitement of being home, you should then give them a small bowl of water and continue to monitor their water consumption for the next few hours. Dogs that drink too much water too quickly may lead to vomiting or, in very serious cases, could lead to bloat.
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We recommend waiting at least three hours from the time you arrive home to offer their next feeding. Again, they will be very happy to be home and quite excited. Similar to the side effects of drinking water too quickly, eating too quickly may cause illness.​
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Can I tour your facilities ?
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Absolutely- We believe in transparency! ​
For a detailed tour, we invite you to sign up for one of our monthly open houses! Held once a month , this 30 minute tour covers all Repuplic Pets has to offer. This is your chance to see behind the scenes, ask questions, and meet our staff! To sign up for the next available Open House, please email info@repuplicpetresort.com!
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Are there any requirements for my dog to be able to attend Repuplic Pets?
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Because safety is our #1 priority, all dogs are required to undergo a Meet & Greet before attending daycare or boarding. A Meet & Greet is a chance for us to get to know you and your dog and to simulate what it will be like for them while they are in our care. This step ensures everyone's safety, whether they are staying privately or boarding with other dogs. If a dog cannot attend a Meet & Greet before the required boarding day, we will conduct it during the first 60 minutes your dog is in our care; however, this time will not be deducted from the boarding cost. Although we are a cage free facility, if they don't pass this evaluation they will be isolated & need to be picked up within the hour or will be charged accordingly. For private boarding they will be kept separate from other dogs during their trial. During a trial for a private pup we will test factors like their anxiety level, staff interactions, & barrier reactivity.
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My human child sometimes catches a cold at daycare or school. Can the same thing happen with dogs?
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Yes, just like kids at school, there are similar contagious diseases that dogs can pass to one another in a social environment. The most common being “Canine Cough”(Bordetella), a highly contagious upper-respiratory disease that is spread by nose to nose contact with an infected dog. The most common symptom is a hacking cough, and can sometimes be paired with sneezing and nasal discharge. It is very similar to a common cold/flu in humans, treatable and sometimes unavoidable. Usually, Canine Cough is treated with antibiotics and a cough suppressant. Just like the flu vaccine in humans, even if your dog is vaccinated for “Canine Cough” with the Bordetella Vaccine, it may still contract the disease. However, having your dogs vaccinated will help reduce symptoms. Less common, but still seen in a social canine environment, is the Canine Papilloma Virus (puppy warts). This is very similar to chickenpox in children. It is sometimes spread unavoidably by younger dogs. These warts will most likely be present in the mouth or on the bottom of the paws. CPV itself is not dangerous and warts will generally disappear within 6 weeks, or alternatively they can be crushed/removed by your veterinarian. Regarding both Canine Cough and CPV, contagious dogs are not permitted to our facility until symptoms are no longer present. In addition, to maintain a healthy environment we ask that all dogs to be on flea, tick, and internal parasite prevention.
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How do you keep your facility clean?
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We have daily cleaning protocols and procedures that are second to none. We clean our floors, walls, and overnight suites using veterinary grade disinfectant. Our floors are vacuumed daily and deep-cleaned. Outside, our play yards/turf are also fully sanitized daily. While cleaning practices won’t necessarily prevent bacteria/viruses that are passed nose-nose, maintaining a clean facility is a top priority. We also strive to maintain a clean air environment. To do so we have COVID& BORDETELLA grade air purifiers throughout the facility.
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What are Peak Dates?
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Just like airlines, human hotels, and rental car companies, demand for our boarding services increases dramatically on certain days of the year. These include holidays, school breaks, and some weekends. On these dates, a Peak Date charge applies per dog, per night/per daycare day accordingly. Our staff work 24/7 on holidays, and this charge allows us to pay double-time, or time-and-a-half on the required days.
