What is Begging to Stay?

Your dog will be dropped off in our lobby, escorted back to our indoor/outdoor playrooms where they will have access to various toys and play equipment while they socialize with other dogs. Quiet hours at our facility are between 10am and 2pm, where they can continue to play or have a midday nap on an available bed. They’ll hangout and have fun until you arrive back at the lobby to pick them up! 

We have tunnels, kiddie pools, slides, and lots and lots of chew toys! On a nice hot summer day we might break out sprinklers and ice cubes. 

Dogs requiring medication will need further discussion between the owner and Begging to Stay to determine if the facility can handle the full needs of the dog. Medication is only administered with proper documentation, per the instructions. Begging to Stay does not supply medication or keep a supply of medication outside of basic first aid supplies. Medication must be brought in the original packaging with the prescribed instructions included. 

For daycare services with reservation, drop-off time begins at 7:00 am and pick-up time is by 5:45 pm.

For boarding you have until 10am to pick up your pup. Anytime after 10am will count as a new day. Weekend and Holiday drop-off/pick-up times are 9:15-10:00am and 4:15-5:00pm. No drop-off or pick-ups on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. Times are subject to change.

That’s okay! We will have all dogs split into groups based on size and temperament. Unless they show excessive aggression, we can most likely find a spot for them! And if your dog really needs its own space, we have private suites available. 

You will bring the dog in, where we will kindly ask you to wait in the lobby or return in 30 minutes. We will take your dog back on a leash to a private room and perform a 6 step evaluation. For the final step, one of our trained daycare technicians will gradually introduce your pet to one of our 'meet-n-greet' pups. These are our submissive/passive dogs that have a gift for setting a calming vibe for their new friends. Then, your pet will slowly be introduced to a larger group of dogs. This is to determine if your dog shows aggressive tendencies toward humans or other dogs. From these tests, your dog will receive a numerical score helping us to determine if they are a proper fit for our daycare and open play areas.

Keep in mind that our staff is trained to pick up on all of your dog's cues: breathing, body language, sounds, etc. While most dogs are able to pass the assessment, not everyone makes it through. This does not imply that you have an aggressive or antisocial pup. This simply means that they were unable to adapt to these specific surroundings in a way that our staff (and your pup) was comfortable with. You are welcome to retake the assessment if your pup did not pass for an additional $20 charge. (Sometimes they are just having an off day). A daycare technician will discuss your pet's test with you, in detail, at the time of pickup.

All pets that have not participated in daycare and/or boarding for 1 year are required to complete a new interview assessment. If a pet has not been in daycare and/or boarding in over a year, they must also re-assess and review paperwork for any updates. Very much like kids, dogs' personalities will change depending on the environment, health, and exposure.

While the majority of our corrections are done with verbal cues and body language, they are not always sufficient in gaining the attention we need in a large room of playful pups. Because of this, our staff may utilize a spray bottle of water to get a quick response from a dog who may not hear or see us.

If a dog is particularly disruptive, they may be leashed and taken from the group until they are able to safely re-enter. In the rare event that we have an altercation, staff will immediately separate and leash the dogs, removing them from the group to assess for injury. Our staff keeps a strict staff-to-dog ratio and are constantly involved in, and moving throughout, the pack. They have been trained to watch for the slightest physical or verbal cue that might imply an altercation could take place.

Just like children playing on playgrounds, in daycare or at school, can get hurt from time to time, dogs playing with each other on the playgrounds can get hurt too. Dogs play with their mouths and paws and like to wrestle around on the ground with each other. Because of our staff-to-dog ratio and play areas being under constant surveillance, injuries are rare. If injuries do occur, you (not Begging to Stay) are responsible for any medical expenses for your dog, as you would be for a child. You need to be sure that you are comfortable with this before allowing your dog to play in the playroom. If you are not, Private Suites are a great way for your pup to have some fun without being a part of the pack. Most owners find that the benefits of allowing their dog to play outweigh the risks.