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Why Choose Dog Daycare?

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​​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:

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Daycare Requirements:

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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.

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How We Supervise

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• 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

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Ready to Join?

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

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