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Why Choose Dog Daycare?
Dog daycare isn’t just about keeping your pup busy—it’s about enrichment, routine, and wellbeing. At Hackett Hounds & Cats, we offer a structured, safe, and stimulating environment that dogs love.

 

Benefits of Daycare:

  • Socialisation with dogs and humans

  • Mental stimulation & physical exercise

  • Support for toilet training & feeding schedules

  • Reduced separation anxiety and boredom

  • Supervised play to discourage bad habits

  • Calmer behavior at home

  • Safe, loving human interaction all day

  • Built-in rest periods to avoid overstimulation

Join the Hackett Hounds Pack

Thinking of joining? Here’s what we need from you and your pup:

Daycare Requirements:

1. Socialisation
All dogs must be well-socialised with people and other dogs.

2. Vaccinations

  • Fully up to date and maintained on schedule

  • Puppies (12+ weeks): Must have had 2nd vaccine at least 2 weeks prior

  • Shelter pups: Must be home for 2+ weeks before starting

  • Late with vaccines? You’ll need to wait 2 weeks after updating

3. Power Breeds

  • Welcome under 5 months

  • Over 5 months: Must have attended a reputable daycare or puppy school between 2–4 months of age

4. Spaying/Neutering
Required from 6 months old unless advised otherwise by your vet.

5. Parasite Control

  • Flea & tick prevention required

  • Puppies: Monthly deworming until 6 months

  • Adults: Deworm every 3 months

6. Health
Dogs must be in good health and not recently ill/injured (last 30 days). Vet clearance required if uncertain.

7. Drop-off & Collection

  • Arrive & leave on leash with a secure collar or harness

  • Collection by 5:45 PM

  • Quick-release collars only in play areas

What to Bring

  • Collar/harness & leash (labeled with your dog’s name)

  • Food in a clearly marked container (if needed)

  • Jacket or sweater in winter (optional)

  • New clients: vaccination record (or send via email/WhatsApp)

 

We provide bowls, beds, blankets, and toys.

How We Supervise

  • Dogs are grouped by age, size, energy & temperament

  • Constant supervision by trained staff

  • Rough play is gently corrected

  • Aggressive behavior is not tolerated

  • Pre-admission assessment required

  • Minor scratches can happen—especially with short coats

  • Ongoing behavioral concerns may result in a break from daycare

     

Daycare Hours

Monday–Friday: 06:45 – 17:45
Saturday: 08:00 – 17:00
Closed Sundays & Public Holidays

Ready to Join?

Click below to complete our online registration form, or get in touch with us directly via WhatsApp or email at hackettshoundsdaycare@gmail.com.

Contact information

Hackett Hounds & Cats

252 Main Road 

Kirstenhof

7945

Cape Town

+27 76 200 4115

hacketthoundsdaycare@gmail.com

©2013 - 2025 Hackett Hounds

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