Daycare and Boarding ApplicationThank you for your interest in our Daycare and Boarding program! Enrollment Process The first step to becoming part of our daycare and boarding community it to complete the online application below. This application form has two parts. Part 1 requests detailed information about your dog. Part 2 informs you of our daycare and boarding policies and procedures and asks you to note that you have read, understand, and agree with them. Please set aside approximately 30 minutes to complete this form. If you are interested in enrolling more than one dog, you must complete a separate enrollment form for each dog. Please contact your veterinary office and ask that they fax or email to us ASAP documentation that your dog is current on the following vaccinations and fecal test. Our fax number is (530) 345-1939. Our email address is office@thecaninecnonnection.com.Parvo-distemper (sometimes referred to as DHPP or DAPP)Rabies BordetellaCIV (currently optional but strongly recommended)Clear fecal testAs soon as we have all your veterinary information and a completed application (see below), we will contact you to arrange a temperament evaluation. Please be sure your email processor recognizes our email address, office@thecanineconnection, as friendly incoming email. Our emails sometimes end up in spam filters, which makes means you miss important communications; this is frustrating to us both! If the initial temperament evaluation suggests your dog will be comfortable in our social setting, we will roll into a 4-hour observation day with your dog to get a better sense of his/her social aptitude and play style. This can be conducted the same day as your temperament evaluation. The cost for the temperament evaluation and observation day OR the temperament evaluation and two happy visits is $75.If it seems your dog will enjoy and benefit from our program, they can be enrolled in our New Dog Program. This is an 8-visit program required of all dogs who are new to our program. During these 8 visits, we will carefully evaluate your dog’s play style and preferences along with training and enrichment needs. By the end of the 8-visit program, you will receive important information about which of our daycare programs is best for your dog.Once your dog successfully completes our New Dog Program, you can begin scheduling regular daycare and boarding visits and purchase our discount passes! If it seems your dog will not benefit from our program, we will recommend other helpful resources for you.Please note that your dog must have completed our New Dog Program prior to overnight boarding and attend daycare at least once a month (preferably more) to continue boarding. We look forward to meeting you and your dog! Woof! Daycare and Boarding Enrollment Form Name * First Name Last Name Email * Phone * (###) ### #### Address * Address 1 Address 2 City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Additional Owner's Name First Name Last Name Additional Owner's Phone Number Emergency Contact * In the event we are unable to contact you when your dog is with us, who can we count on as an emergency contact. This should be someone who can make decisions on behalf of you for your dog. First Name Last Name Emergency Contact Phone * (###) ### #### Besides yourself, who else is authorized to drop off and/or pick up your dog? Please provide their names and relationships to you. How did you hear of our daycare / boarding program? * Is your dog currently, or has your dog been a student in our training program? (Please note that due to demand, we are currently only accepting into our program dogs that are or have been part of our training program.) * Yes, CURRENTLY in training at The Canine Connection Yes, was PREVIOUSLY in training at The Canine Connection No, has not been in training at The Canine Connection Dog's name * Dog's breed * What is your dog's birthdate (approximate if unknown) * MM DD YYYY Which of the following describes your dog? (Please note that we require all dogs in our group daycare to be spayed or neutered by the time they are 12 months old.) * Female - spayed Female - not yet spayed but plan to Female - not yet spayed and do NOT plan to Male - neutered Male - not yet neutered but plan to Male - not yet neutered and do NOT plan to How long have you had your dog? * Where did your dog come from? * Why are you interested in Daycare and/or Boarding at the Canine Connection? Please let us know the top three (3) benefits you are seeking from your dog’s participation in our dog daycare and/or boarding program. * Health Information Which veterinary office do you use? (If more than one, what is the primary office?) * Butte Humane Society Chico Animal Hospital Chico Creek Animal Hospital Darling Veterinary Clinic Durham Veterinary Clinic Erickson Veterinary Clinic Evers Veterinary Clinic Forest Animal Hospital Look Ahead Veterinary Hospital Petco Vetco Clinic Riverwood Veterinary Hospital VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center Other If your dog's veterinary office was not listed above, please list here. Which the following is your dog current on? (Please remember that you must ask your veterinarian to FAX or email us vaccination records before we can schedule your evaluation). * Rabies DHPP Bordetella Canine Influenza (H3N8 / H3N2) Clear fecal test Is your dog on monthly flea control? * Yes No Not sure Is your dog on monthly heartworm preventative? * Yes No Not sure Does your dog have any allergies, dietary needs, and/or physical health conditions. If so, please describe. Lifestyle and Behavior Information Where does your dog sleep at night? * Where does your dog stay during the day? * What is your dog’s favorite activity? * My dog enjoys meeting new dogs when on leash * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know My dog enjoys meeting new dogs when off leash * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know My dog enjoys meeting new people * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know My dog can be fearful of new dogs he or she meets * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know My dog can be fearful of new people he or she meets * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know My dog goes to dog parks * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know My dog has been boarded away from home * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know Where has your dog previously boarded? My dog has attended dog daycare somewhere else * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know Where has your dog previously attended dog daycare? My dog spends time alone at home * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know My dog spends time resting in a crate * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know My dog is comfortable going to the veterinarian * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know My dog guards toys, other objects, food, and/or locations from other dogs (e.g. growls or snaps if another dog approaches when with food) * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know My dog guards toys, other objects, food, and/or locations from people (e.g. growls or snaps if a person approaches when with food) * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know Please describe the situations when your dog guards toys, other objects, food, and/or locations from other dogs or people. My dog is sensitive to sounds (e.g. thunder, trains) * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know Please describe the sounds and noisy situations that frighten your dog. My dog pees and/or poops in house * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know My dogs barks for attention, when frustrated, and/or excited * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know My dog ingests foreign objects (rocks, fabric, toys, etc.) * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know Please describe the items your dog ingests and if there are particular situations when your dog ingests things. My dog jumps over or digs under fencing to get out of a yard * Often Sometimes Rarely Never Don't Know My dog is awesome 😎 * Often Always Without a doubt Thoroughly Of course! Please let us know if there is anything else we should know about your dog. Agreement to Terms and Conditions for Daycare and Boarding This next section of our enrollment form is rather lengthy but very important for you to read. We are completely transparent about our policies and procedures for caring for our daycare and boarding friends and we want to be sure you are aware of how we operate. By checking "I agree" below, you are indicating you have read, understand, and agree to each statement below. These first policies pertain to our operations and general liability. I understand and agree that The Canine Connection LLC and its owner, employees, volunteers, and any other agents (hereafter referred to as “The Canine Connection”) will not be liable for any behavior or medical problems that develop with my dog provided reasonable care and precautions are followed. I hereby release The Canine Connection of any liability of any kind whatsoever arising from my dog’s attendance and participation at The Canine Connection’s daycare and/or overnight boarding program. * I agree I understand that I am solely responsible for any harm to a person or property caused by my dog while my dog is attending daycare and/or overnight boarding at The Canine Connection or in using any other services provided by The Canine Connection. * I agree Vaccinations and Health These policies are in place to ensure we maintain the healthiest environment possible for all dogs in our care. I understand and agree in admitting my dog that The Canine Connection has relied on my representation that my dog is in good health and has not harmed or shown aggression or threatening behavior toward any person or any other dog. * I agree I further understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all required vaccinations are up-to date and to provide documentation of these to The Canine Connection so they have, on file, my dog’s most updated vaccination information. * I agree If I fail to provide documentation of up-to-date vaccinations or if my dog’s vaccinations are found to be expired or otherwise incomplete, I understand that The Canine Connection has the right to refuse service until current proof is provided. * I agree If my dog arrives at the facility with fleas and/or other parasites, The Canine Connection has the right to bathe and quarantine my dog until he or she is picked up and I take full responsibility for any expenses incurred to treat or house my dog including paying the full cost of daycare or boarding for that day. * I agree I understand that the bordetella (canine/kennel cough vaccine) and the H3N8/ H3N2 canine influenza do not prevent all forms of canine/kennel cough or influenza that may be transmitted in a dog group environment and that it is possible that my dog may contract canine/kennel cough or “influenza” as a result of participating in daycare and/or boarding. * I agree I understand that while all reasonable precautions are taken to ensure that all dogs at The Canine Connection are healthy, that contagious conditions such as kennel/canine cough, canine papilloma virus, and or H3N8/H3N2 canine ‘influenza” may be transmitted between dogs, that my dog may contract such conditions, that I will assume full financial responsibility for any and all expenses involved in treating any condition, and that I will be expected to remove my dog from daycare and/or boarding or other services until my veterinarian approves my dog’s return. * I agree I understand that I am solely responsible for the medical treatment of any conditions or injuries that my dog receives while at or as a result of participating in the daycare and/or boarding program of The Canine Connection. * I agree Veterinary Treatment These policies allow us to seek medical treatment for your dog should it be required. I understand there are currently no 24-hour emergency veterinary services in Chico and that after-hours and weekend emergency veterinary care is also limited. I further understand that the nearest emergency veterinarian, who may or may not be able to see my dog, is located in the greater Sacramento area or at UC Davis. Therefore, I understand that it is my responsibility to have updated personal contact and emergency contact information available to The Canine Connection at all times. I also understand that it is my responsibility to ensure my dog is healthy when admitted for boarding and that any special medical accommodations or needs are put in writing for and discussed with The Canine Connection prior to my dog being admitted for boarding. While The Canine Connection will do everything reasonable to ensure my dog receives veterinary if needed, my emergency contact person must be available to assist with transport and care of my dog, should that become necessary. * I agree I understand that The Canine Connection shall not be held responsible for injury to or loss of my pet that may occur as a result of caring for my dog or transporting my dog for veterinary care. * I agree If my dog becomes ill or is injured, I authorize The Canine Connection, at their discretion, to take my dog to my veterinarian. If my regular veterinary office is not available or convenient, I authorize the Canine Connection to take my dog to another veterinary office for treatment. * I agree I understand that The Canine Connection shall not be held responsible for the results of the veterinary treatment. * I agree I authorize The Canine Connection to have access to any and all medical records pertaining to my dog and to share those with any veterinarian who is treating my dog. * I agree I give permission to The Canine Connection to approve initial veterinary treatment up to the cost of $1,000. * I agree I will assume full responsibility upon my return for payment and/or reimbursement for any and all veterinary services and other expenses deemed best and/or necessary by the staff of The Canine Connection, in consultation with the veterinary staff involved with treating my dog. * I agree For extended boarding stays at The Canine Connection, I will arrange in advance, with my veterinarian, to be billed or to pay directly for any required veterinary care. * I agree Group Behavior and Play These policies refer to the nature of group play and dog-dog interactions in our daycare and boarding environment. Just as when children play at a park or at a gym, there is always the risk of injury. I understand that The Canine Connection’s daycare and boarding program is a place where animals co-mingle and play in groups and that my dog may experience cuts, scratches, punctures, lacerations, abrasions and other sorts of injuries due to the nature of dog play. * I agree I understand that my dog will be running and jumping and engaging in physical play with other dogs and staff and I understand that injuries may result to my dog because of this physical activity. * I agree I understand that the pads on my dog’s paws may initially become sensitive, abraded, or otherwise bothered until my dog becomes used to running and playing on different surfaces. * I agree I understand that while all dogs are evaluated for sociability and play style prior to beginning daycare or overnight boarding, that the behavior of my dog or of other dogs cannot be guaranteed. * I agree I understand that I am solely responsible for the medical treatment of any conditions or injuries that my dog receives while at or as a result of participating in the daycare and/or boarding program of The Canine Connection even if those injuries are the result of the behavior of another dog. * I agree I understand that the social behavior of my dog and other dogs may change over time. I further understand that it is possible that at a future time my dog may no longer enjoy or benefit from the daycare or boarding environment at The Canine Connection and may be removed from this group play environment. * I agree Management of Dog Behavior This section details some of the approaches we may use to manage your dog’s and other dogs’ behavior. I understand that the following approaches may be used to manage my dog’s behaviors within a group environment and I approve the use of these strategies with my dog: food or treats as a reward, crates, kennel suites, and other confinement areas for rest and time-outs, water or citronella spray to break up dog-dog altercations, stuffed Kong toys to alleviate boredom, walks in the neighborhood for exercise and mental stimulation. I accept the use of these and any other approaches for managing dog behavior that are deemed appropriate by The Canine Connection. * I agree Photo Release We love taking photos and shooting videos and so this policy is about the photos and videos we may take of your dog. I allow my dog to be photographed, videotaped, and/or used in any media or advertising without prior approval by me. All such photographs, videos, and images are the property of The Canine Connection. * I agree Payment and Reservations These policies are about our payment and reservation policies, necessary to ensure we can manage financial, human, and physical resources necessary to serve you and your dog. I understand that payment for services is expected at the time my dog is dropped off for daycare or picked up boarding and that a reservation fee may be required for services. * I agree I understand that there is a capacity limit to The Canine Connection’s daycare and boarding program and I am therefore required to make advance reservations for these services. I further realize that my request for reservations may not be granted if capacity for a given day has already been reached. * I agree I understand that I must notify The Canine Connection at least 24 hours in advance should I need to cancel a daycare and 48 hours in advance to cancel a boarding reservation. Failure to notify the Canine Connection in advance will result in my being charged in full for the reservation. * I agree I understand that prepaid daycare days cannot be used as a credit toward boarding stays, training, or retail purchases and vice versa. * I agree I understand that I will be charged, and I agree to pay, a late or early pick up fee and if I drop off my dog before 7am or collect my dog after 6 pm. I further understand that the earliest possible drop-off is 6:00 am and latest possible pick-up time is 8:00 pm. * I agree I understand that if I have not picked my dog up by the 8:00 pm, my dog will be admitted to overnight boarding and I will pay the overnight boarding fee. * I agree I understand that prices are subject to change and that new prices will be in effect when posted on The Canine Connection’s web site. * I agree I understand and accept all the terms and conditions of this agreement. * I agree Final Agreement Please type your name here to represent your signature indicating your acceptance of all terms and conditions of this agreement. * Comments Thank you! We look forward to serving you and your dog! Woof!