Daycare for Puppies

Puppy Academy ~ 2-5 months

Puppy University ~ 5-6 months

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Daycare For Puppies Programme!

Puppy Academy & Puppy University

Our Daycare for Puppies Programme is specifically tailored for your puppy's ideal social development period, in a safe and controlled environment.

Created by our Head Handler, and Puppy Development Specialist, our Daycare for Puppies programme for puppies up to 6 months old is split into 2 age appropriate curriculums. Located in our specially designed and designated puppy area!

Our Senior Handlers rotate puppies through activities during the day including 1-on-1 obedience training sessions, playtime with 1 or 2 other suitable puppies, confidence building courses, lots of rest, and some time relaxing in our reception area, people watching!

Price List

Daycare Assessment

$20

Under 4 hrs

$50

Daily Rate

$60

5 Day Package

$290

10 Day Package

$550

Obedience Session

$30/15min

Puppy Academy

2 - 5 months

1 : 2-3 ratio

First Day/s:  
∙  Puppies spend 1-on-1 time with one of our Senior Handlers building a bond & trust.
∙ Puppies may be grouped with 1 other dog depending on how they feel.



Social Skill Fundamentals:
∙ Appropriate greeting of other dogs
∙ Appropriate play
∙ Listening and responding to other dogs social cues
∙ Meeting people
∙ People watching
∙ Learning to ignore people

Confidence Building Socialization
∙ Encourage exploration
∙ Different floor surfaces 
∙ Steps
∙ Confidence courses
∙ Sounds
∙ Cars / truck desensitization
∙ Body awareness

∙ Complimentary nail trims

Necessary Handling 
(Co-Operative Care)
∙ Nail Trims
∙ Vet checks (ear, mouth, etc)
∙ Touch desensitization 
∙ Brush desensitization

Puppy University

5 - 6 months

Begin introduction to daycare
∙ Small, quiet groups to ease in

Adolescents

6 months +

∙ Reduced to Adult rate once desexed and settled into group play

Other info for Puppies:

  • All puppies must be fully vaccinated before attending daycare 

  • Our facilities is cleaned daily with Odarid - a pet safe disinfectant that has been tested and proven to eliminate viruses such as: Canine parvovirus, canine distemper, feline leukemia, corona virus, equine influenza A,  salmonella, e-coli, streptococcus, HIV-1 (aids virus), hepatitis B virus(HBV),  Herpes 1 and 2, legionella pneumophila, enterobacter aerogenes, enterococcus faecium, staphylococcus, listeria monocytogenes, infectious peritonititis, avian influenza,  and most viruses, bacteria and fungi.
    view full data sheet here 

  • What to bring: 
    Lunch &/or treats (if using specific) 
    Own blanket to help settle in

Puppy Obedience

1-1 training with senior handler

Additional to daycare rate, $30 per session, work on what you request

Obedience Fundamentals:
∙ Look
∙ Sit
∙ Spin (follow a lure)
∙ Recall
∙ Name
∙ Crate training
∙ Toilet training 
∙ Down
∙ Leave it 
∙ Wait
∙ Stay
∙ Gentle food taking

Advanced Obedience 
∙ Settle 
∙ Door control
∙ Place 
∙ Impulse control
∙ Co-existance with other dogs
∙ Lead walking

FAQ

Does my dog need to have an assessment before booking?

All dogs must go through our assessment process prior to enrollment. This ensures suitability and maintains stress levels as low as possible.

Head over to our Enrollment Process page to see the process in depth.

An assessment for puppies is more of an introductory session rather than a full assessment.

Can my dog stay for the day after their assessment?

Unfortunately not. It is best to have a short, positive experience and build on it in future sessions.

Can I bring lunch for my dog?

You sure can! You can also purchase lunch via the "add-ons" section in the owner portal

Do dogs have access to outside?

All of our daycare areas have full access to both inside and outside all day (except during storms, dogs are kept indoors).

Will my dog be kenneled for their daycare stay?

Short answer, no.

We do not have kennels at our facility, our staff aid the dogs in communal rest, without the need for kennels. We have lots of blankets, bedding, and comfy spots for dogs to settle on, and our staff are available for cuddle sessions (with the dogs of course) when settling.

We do have a few crates available for pawrents who want their dog to have crated rest during the day. This is bookable in the parent portal.

Does my puppy need to be vaccinated before attending?

Yes, we require all puppies to have at least their first round of each vaccination; DHP (parvo, distemper, etc) and Bordatella (Canine Cough).

When will my puppy/adolescent move to the adult daycare rate?

The adult rate commences once dogs are over 6 months old and desexed. 

Dogs who are entire after the 6 month puppy cut off will continue to be on the puppy / adolescent rate until they are desexed. This is because in daycare, entire dogs require significant more focus from staff, and careful grouping for their safety and the welfare of others.

Most entire males over maturity age do not do well in a social daycare environment. We will inform pawrents if their dogs are displaying testosterone related behaviours, and we will inform & stand down dogs if it becomes a safety or welfare concern.

Elite Canine Collective is the ONLY Doggy Daycare with Fear Free Certified Professionals in the South Island

We only use positive and force free training techniques to prevent and alleviate dogs fear, anxiety & stress for all dogs in our care.

Animal welfare is our #1 priority, we offer no charge if your dog is stressed, unhappy or uncomfortable with the environment. 

 

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