Frequently Asked
Questions
Where is Fuzzy Buddy's located?
What are your hours?
Do you provide overnight
boarding?
I need to call Fuzzy Buddy's. What is the
phone number?
How do I enroll my dog at Fuzzy Buddy's Dog
Daycare?
What do I need to bring with me for my dog's
first day?
Where do I get the application form?
What happens during my dog's trial day?
Can I call during the day to check on my
dog?
What if my dog doesn't do well
during the trial day?
What do dogs do at dog daycare?
Should I bring a lunch for my dog?
How big is your facility?
Do I need reservations for my
dog to attend daycare?
Is there a discount if I have
more than one dog?
What if my dog gets sick or
injured while at daycare?
How many dogs do you have per
day?
Do the dogs ever fight?
Where is Fuzzy Buddy's located?
We are at 10907 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle 98133.
We are just
south of Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery on
the west side of the street.
Coming from the
south, you will be able to see our big yellow sign
by the
side of the road. Coming from the
north, our sign is obscured by the
cemetery's trees.
We are directly next to the cemetery property,
and
the Rose Corner is our neighbor to the south.
What are your hours?
We are open from 6:30 am to 7 pm Monday through
Friday for dog
daycare. We are open on the
weekends for dog training classes and
individual
playgroups only.
Do you
provide overnight boarding?
We do not offer overnight boarding at this time, but
may in the future.
I need to call Fuzzy Buddy's. What is the
phone number?
You can reach us at (206) 782-4321. If you
have a question specifically
about training, you can
call Dana Mongillo directly at (206) 234-PETS.
How do I enroll my dog at Fuzzy Buddy's Dog
Daycare?
To enroll in daycare, you first need to submit your
application and
then
call or
email us to schedule your dog's free trial day.
The trial day gives
us a chance to meet and see if
your dog enjoys the daycare environment.
What do I
need to bring with me for my dog's
first day?
Please bring your dog's vaccination records, or have
your vet fax them
to (206)
782-4770. Dogs wear harnesses in
the playroom,
so please
bring your dog in a harness
if you have one.
Where do I get the
application form?
Right here!
ONLINE DAYCARE APPLICATION
FORM
APPLICATION FORM PDF
VERSION
to print out and mail or fax
Or call us at (206)782-4321 to request to have one mailed to you.
What happens during my dog's trial day?
When you come in, we will look over your application
and ask you any
questions we have about your dog. Then we will
get to know your dog
and see how
comfortable he or she is being greeted and handled
by us.
If your dog is not wearing a harness,
we will put one on him or her. Then
we will
take your dog in the starter pen in the playroom and
introduce
your dog to just a
few low-key dogs.
As your dog gets more comfortable
in the playroom,
we will introduce him to more and more dogs, and
integrate him into the main action. You are welcome to watch through
the window in our
lobby for as long as you would like.
Can I call during the day to check on my
dog?
Absolutely!
What if my dog
doesn't do well at the trial day?
If there are issues that arise during the
trial day, we will discuss them
with you when you
return to pick up your dog. Not all dogs enjoy
the
daycare environment, and if that is the case
with your dog, we will let
you know about other
exercise options for your dog.
What do dogs do at dog daycare?
Your dog will enjoy an array of toys and balls
to be silly with, including
wading pools in the warm
weather. Puppies and small dogs have their
own play space if they aren't into the big dog
action. If someone is
having
a bad day, they can relax in an individual time-out
area and
regroup before joining the pack for
more
play.
Should I bring a lunch for my dog?
If your dog usually gets a meal during the time
they are at dog daycare,
you should definitely bring
some food for them. Put the serving size in a
bag with your dog's name on it and what time the
food should be offered.
How big is your facility?
Our upstairs indoor playroom is about 2400 sq ft and our
outdoor area is
900 square feet. Our
downstairs playroom is 2200 square feet and has
couches and dog beds. We also have a "lounge"
area that dogs can
relax in, and sometimes dogs join
us in the office for some quiet time.
What is your
facility like inside?
The floor in
our indoor playroom is thick rubber matting, a safe
and soft
surface for large dogs to play on. We
provide an array of durable toys for
the dogs to
play with and chew on. The floor in our
downstairs playroom
is concrete. The outdoor
area has 7' high wooden fencing, a potty area,
and
room to run with friends. In warm weather, we
provide wading pools
to splash in.
Do I need
reservations for my dog to attend daycare?
Yes! We can take
standing reservations
for certain days of the week,
or even reserve you
for specific dates months in advance. For
last
minute needs, you
are welcome to even
call the day you need service
to see if there is
space available.
Is there a discount
if I have more than one dog?
There is a 15% discount for multiple dog
households.
What if my
dog gets sick or injured
while at daycare?
If we suspect a dog is ill, we will remove them
from the playroom
immediately and put them in
quarantine in the office. The dog's owners
will be
notified.
If a dog is injured, we will
tend to the injury as quickly as possible. All
of
our playroom staff have pet first aid training.
If it is an injury that requires
vet attention, we
will contact the owners and make a vet appointment.
If
the dog needs to be seen right away, and the
dog's regular vet is not
available, we will make an
appointment with one of the excellent vets in
our
neighborhood.
How
many dogs do you have per day?
Between 30 to 60 dogs come to Fuzzy
Buddy's any given day. When
we have more than
40 dogs, we open up our lower playroom and use
that
space for smaller dogs, older dogs, puppies, and
dogs that want a
break from the main playroom.
Our peak time of the day is between 11:00 and 1:30,
before the
half-day dogs start going home.
Some dogs come for just a few
hours,
some for half
days, and some for all day.
Do the dogs
ever fight?
Many dogs play hard with each other. They may
wrestle or mouth
each
other, and even though it may look fierce, this type of activity
is normal. We
intervene if a dog is excessively
worried about another
dog, or if a dog is
being a
bully and not respecting the cut-off signals
(“calming signals”)
from his playmates. Fights
occasionally occur
when the excitement
level gets
too high. We work to prevent this by
redirecting play that is intensifying in
noise level. This helps to keep
everyone's arousal level
down. Fights that
occur are usually verbal
arguments that last 3-10 seconds and end on
their
own. A dog who
repeatedly fights is not a good
candidate for
daycare, not only because
he may cause
an injury but also because
fighting is not a healthy
behavior for him to be practicing. Our goal is to
screen out dogs who
do not have good control over
their bite and can
cause injuries. We
want everyone
to be safe and have fun.
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