FAQ'S
What is the difference between Dog Ranch Resort and Dog Ranch Too?
Dog Ranch Resort - Daphne: is our flagship location at 8449 County Road 64, Daphne AL 36526. This location serves all of our Group play activities for Dog Grooming, Daycare and Boarding. Each Dog must pass our 5 Star Requirement process in order to play.
For more information on Dog Ranch Resort, click below.
Dog Ranch Too - Fairhope: is our newest location at 23736 US-98, Fairthope AL 36532. This location offers Dog Boarding and Training. Boarding services offered at Dog Ranch Too are for dogs that do not meet the 5 Star requirement process at Dog Ranch Resort. There is no Group play. This location caters to single dogs and dog family boarders. Our staff provides one on one interaction with each dog. Our Training services are provided in our 2,000 sq.ft. training room. For more information on Dog Ranch Too, click below.
A Day at Dog Ranch:
It is very important to us that your dog is on a very structured schedule. Due to inclement weather & extreme heat, we may change our daily routine at our discretion. Below is our daily routine:
6:00 AM– 6:15 AM – All boarders are let out to use the bathroom.
6:15 AM - 7:00 AM – All boarders eat breakfast in their Kennels.
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Morning drop off/pick up time. When your dog arrives they are divided into into our supervised play groups according to their energy level and temperament.
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM – All dogs play!
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Nap Time/Enrichment period: All dogs get to spend 1 on 1 time with our staff doing a variety of activities. We have paid services such as training, pool time, and treadmill. Or complimentary services such as snuggles, chasing bubbles, and more!
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Nap time is over and everyone gets separated out into our low, medium and high energy play groups.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – This is our evening drop off/pick up time.
At 5:00 PM - All of our boarding dogs go into their kennels for dinner.
6:00 PM Dog Ranch Resort closes to the public.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM – All boarding dogs go outside one last time before returning to their kennel to sleep.
*When playing, dogs are supervised at all times by our staff members!
*We love letting dogs outside to play which means they get dirty, you may ask for a spa and play if you would like them clean when they come home!
*We have indoor play when the weather is too hot, too cold, or rainy.
What is a temperament test and trial day?
All dogs who come into our social Dog Ranch environment must complete a temperament test and a trail day of daycare. These are complimentary services we provide to make sure that we are the right fit for you and you and your pet are the right fit for us!
A temperament test is a short test where we take you dog and introduce them to a calm easy going dog. away from you in a new place and with a new person. Observing how your dog does with a nuetral dog gives us a good idea of their baseline peronality prior being introduced to a large pack of dogs. During the test we look for anxiety, fear, social boundaires, and more.
If your dog passes the test we bring them back to you. If they pass they get to stay and do a complimentary day of daycare. If they fail they will have to come home with you.
A Trial Day is a full day of daycare that is to be completed immediately upon finishing their Temperament Test. Our staff finds the best play group for your dog based on their personality and energy level. It is very important to us that your dog enjoys their time here. Socialization can be very overstimulating for most dogs. Making sure your dog is comfortable with us is our number 1 priority.
What will my dog be like when they get home?
The bottom line…they will be tired and most likely thirsty! Most pets are not used to the amount of activity available to them when they come to visit us at the Dog Ranch Resort. Since we are here to focus on meeting your pets’ needs mentally and physically, they will be more active than they are at home. However, do not worry they will quickly regain their energy and resume their joyful existence.
