Best Dog Boarding & Daycare in Springfield, MO

Yes! Doggy daycare is good for most dogs.

Bringing your dog to daycare has its benefits, including those that improve your dog’s quality of life:

1. Plenty of mental stimulation and physical activity: Not only does this tire your pup out, but it can also reduce unwanted behaviors like constant barking.

2. An outlet to expend excess energy, exercise, and remain active: Your dog will be able to participate in daily exercise through group activities. Participants play in a cage-free environment while enjoying the freedom to stretch their legs.

3. Eases separation anxiety: By giving your pup time away from you in a safe, fun, and stimulating environment, dog daycare gives your pup great practice for alone time. Our staff will give your dog the attention and care they need to help make their stay as low-stress as possible.

4. The chance to socialize with other dogs of a similar size and temperament: Dogs are social animals, and they benefit from spending time with other dogs! Each dog is evaluated to ensure appropriate and comfortable play with the other dogs, and maintain a completely safe and healthy environment. If your dog doesn’t do well with other dogs, they can still benefit from a dog daycare—group play will be replaced with one-on-one playtime with our staff.

Keep in mind, however, that if your dog is reactive (common among dogs who were rescued from abusive owners), dog daycare may not be the best idea. Please let us know if your dog struggles with aggression, and we can discuss whether behavioral training is recommended before checking in.

Daycare is recommended as often as possible! Dogs are highly adaptable and enjoy a routine that is predictable. Most commonly dogs will come between 2-4 times per week, but we very often see dogs upwards of 5 times a week! The exercise is wonderful to keep them entertained and socialized, and they will make "friends" they can consistently see and interact with at daycare. We love to see your dogs as often as we can and establish our own relationship with them, in turn making them more comfortable while in our care.

1st Day Trial Hours

Monday - Wednesday

Drop Off: Anytime between 7:00 am - 10:00 am

Pick up: Anytime after 2:00 pm

Daycare Hours

Monday - Friday

Drop off: Anytime after 7:00 am

Pick up: Anytime before 6:00 pm

Saturday

Drop off: Anytime after 8:00 am

Pick up: Anytime before 4:00 pm

Yes, we offer doggy daycare on Saturday's and Sunday's from 0800 - 4:00pm.

At K9 Hideaway, the first day trial is an essential part of our process to ensure that your pup is a good fit for our daycare and boarding services. During this trial, we carefully evaluate your dog's temperament, sociability, and tolerance to strangers handling their leashes. This allows us to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all our furry guests. The trial day lets us understand how your pup interacts with other dogs and adjusts to our facilities. We'll keep you updated on your pup's progress and even send you pictures of their first day. The cost for this initial first day trial is $16.00 and it is a mandatory step before your dog can be enrolled in any of our daycare or boarding programs.

At K9 Hideaway, we understand that you may feel hesitant about leaving your furry loved one with us for the first time. However, there are a few signs that can indicate whether your dog is enjoying their time at daycare:

- Your dog is excited to go to daycare and jumps out of the car or pulls to get inside. - Your dog greets the staff and other dogs with enthusiasm and a wagging tail.

- Your dog is relaxed and content while playing with toys and interacting with other dogs.

- Your dog eats their food and drinks water while at daycare.

- Your dog comes home tired and happy, ready to cuddle with you.

If your dog shows any signs of distress, fear, or aggression while at daycare, our trained staff will be able to intervene and assess the situation. We believe in creating a safe and fun environment for all dogs, and we prioritize their well-being above all else. If you have any concerns or questions about your dog's behavior at daycare, please do not hesitate to speak with our staff, who will be more than happy to address your concerns.

Yes, we separate dogs on size, temperament and history of being in doggy daycares.

All vaccinations must be administered by your veterinarian prior to your reservation. K9 Hideaway must have proof of vaccination on file from your veterinarian as well. We require the following immunization:

* Rabies

* Bordetella - Must be administered at least 10 days prior to your reservation date.

* DHLPP (this is a five-way vaccine that includes viral diseases canine distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza and bacterial infection leptospirosis).

Find out more about the required vaccines here.

We do not have fleas or ticks at K9 Hideaway but this does not mean they could never show up on the property. Your dog must always come to our pet care facility free of fleas and ticks. They also must be on flea and tick prevention medication.

A dogs world is of odor and at K9 Hideaway we have many odors with the dogs that stay with us. Some dogs can become curious at all the different sights and smells at a Pet Care Facility. Some dogs may rub their noses at the bottom of the door of their accommodation in an attempt to “smell” what’s going on. If the dog’s nose rubbing is persistent, it may cause a minor cut, scrape or rawness.

Yes, all of our staff members at K9 Hideaway and Craigmyle K9 Training are certified in CPR and First Aid, and regularly undergo training updates to maintain their certification. We take the safety and well-being of your dogs very seriously and understand the importance of being prepared in case of an emergency. Our staff members are knowledgeable in how to recognize signs of distress and respond immediately with appropriate care. You can rest assured that your furry friend is in good hands with us.

If the dog requires non-emergency veterinary care during the training period, the trainer will make a reasonable attempt to contact the owner so the owner can obtain veterinary care for the dog. If the owner cannot be reached or is unable to tend to the dog’s need for veterinary care, or in the case of an emergency, the trainer will arrange on behalf of the owner for veterinary care to which the owner consents as set forth below. All veterinary fees are the responsibility of the owner. If convenient, the trainer will take the dog to the dog’s regular veterinarian, but the trainer reserves the right to take the dog to a veterinarian selected by the trainer, using reasonable care in the selection of a veterinarian. Craigmyle K9 Training LLC / K9 Hideaway will take all reasonable and necessary precautions during the training process to avoid injury. However, sometimes an illness or condition that was not diagnosed or discovered previously may present during the training period. When this happens, we need to be able to get the emergency care needed. Owner hereby consents to the following veterinary care for the dog and gives the trainer authority to consent to such a treatment as the agent of the owner:

1) In the event that Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway cannot reach the owners or the owners cannot get to their dog, Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway will be allowed to make decisions regarding emergency care reasonably required to save the dog’s life, to preserve the use of organs or limbs, or to alleviate severe pain.

2) In the event that Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway cannot reach the owners, Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway will be allowed to make decisions regarding emergency euthanasia, only if (a) recommended by the veterinarian, (b) the owner cannot be reached after reasonable attempts, (c) treatment is not likely to be successful, and (d) the dog may be suffering or the expense of continued treatment may be unreasonable in light of the likely outcome.

3) If a not serious but contagious (and hindering training) illness is detected, the dog may need to go back to the owner's home for recovery. After that, the dog can return with new dates to Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway. Craigmyle K9 Training LLC./ K9 Hideaway may agree to have the dog recover here, and will discuss with the owner if that occurs.

4) The owner must arrange all other veterinary care, when possible. The trainer’s time and transportation expenses must also be reimbursed. If the medical condition or emergency is not due to negligence on Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway part, the owner will cover all and any veterinary expenses involved in treatment, medications, hospitalization, and so on.

5) Nondisclosure of any known medical issues with the dog will result in contract termination, and Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway will keep nonrefundable fees or be owed additional fees if Board & Train progressed beyond the first week.

6) Vaccinations and Medications. The owner must provide the trainer with proof that the dog has been vaccinated for rabies, distemper, hepatitis, parvo virus, and parainfluenza and fecal test (within the last 6 months). The dog must be heart-worm negative and on heart-worm preventive, and on a flea/tick preventive. Any medications to be administered to the dog during training will be provided by the owner and administered by the trainer as instructed by the owner.

7) Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway shall not be held liable for self-inflicted injuries incurred by dog.

8) Emergency Veterinarian care will be administered at

Emergency Veterinarian Clinic

400 S Glenstone Ave,

Springfield, Mo. 65802

(417)-890-1600

You will be updated that day and if you do not hear from us that is good news. When you pick up your pup we will go over the details from the day.

We strive to post daily pictures of your pups. However, there are times when a dog may not be featured due to various reasons such as needing alone time, not cooperating during play times, or engaging in activities that require privacy. We do our best and thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Our daycare includes a variety of activities such as supervised playtime, socialization with other dogs, and mental stimulation games. We ensure your dog has a fun and engaging day while in our care.

For your dog's first day at daycare, please bring them wearing a collar and leash. That is all we need. Some people feed their pups lunch, but we discourage that during daycare.