Dog Meadow provides the most peaceful, playful, and restful environment possible. For this reason, we can only accept dogs who are friendly and have a social understanding with other dogs. Dogs who are aggressive or who tax other dogs with extremely overbearing and unwanted playfulness tend to cause stress. Due to our Meadow being large, their individual behaviors cannot always be immediately intervened with. This is why we recommend that people first allow their dogs to learn social skills in a facility with a small area where they can be physically closely supervised all within close proximity to one another.
Here are our requirements:
All dogs require a confirmed booking. We do not accept walk-ins. All reservations/bookings must be made via email and confirmed via email. If you do not have an email confirming a reservation for specific dates, you do not have a reservation.
- As of December 1, 2022, due to insurance and liability issues, we regret we can no longer accept dogs of the “bully breed” classification or mixed breeds that have the appearance or characteristics of one of these breeds.
- All dogs taking part in Dog Meadow’s daycare/boarding must be up-to-date on Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper, and Canine Influenza. All vaccinations must be administered at least one week prior to your dog’s arrival at Dog Meadow. Social boarding situations such as ours usually require additional vaccinations than those routinely given by a veterinarian. Canine Influenza is a vaccine that is not routinely given and is required by Dog Meadow. (Please note that the Canine Influenza vaccine, if given for the first time, is a two-part vaccine administered several weeks apart. This will delay the time in which your dog is able to join our pack.) DO NOT send us your records. Dog Meadow will contact your veterinarian. Vaccination records are accepted only from the veterinarian’s clinic. However, it is your responsibility to check with your vet to ensure that your dog meets our requirements.
- All dogs must be AT LEAST 12 MONTHS of age. No exceptions. (Requests asking us to make exceptions will be ignored.)
- All dogs must be NEUTERED or SPAYED. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- All dogs must be HOUSEBROKEN. Please read our Terms and Conditions for more information.
- All new dogs require A TRIAL DAY. NO EXCEPTIONS. A trial night might be necessary based on how your dog does on his trial day. Please read our FAQs and Terms and Conditions for more information regarding trial days.
- All NEW boarding dogs must have one night’s stay prior to boarding for any long period of time. Based on availability this may delay your reservation. Please read our terms and conditions for more information.
- A negative fecal (stool) test result within the year is also required. Additionally, if your dog has experienced any soft stool, diarrhea, or signs of digestive illness, a fecal examination should be performed to ensure good health.
- Residents of the Town of Washington, NY, must have proof of license. The town will be called to confirm proof.
- We DO NOT accept dogs that show or have shown aggression toward other dogs. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The health of our dogs is of utmost importance. Proof of vaccinations is mandatory. Your veterinarian will be a reference and will be contacted to confirm up-to-date vaccinations. If there are health issues with your pup, we appreciate you reaching out to your veterinarian and providing permission for Dog Meadow to discuss any health issues that your dog might have. We will contact your vet for proof of Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella as well as Canine Influenza. We also highly recommend a flea/tick and heartworm regimen as recommended by your veterinarian. As stated above, DO NOT send us your records. Dog Meadow will contact your veterinarian. Vaccination records are accepted only from the veterinarian’s clinic. However, it is your responsibility to check with your vet to ensure that your dog meets our requirements.
Please fill out a New Dog information form below for each of your dogs to begin the process.
Have questions? Read our FAQs.
Please click the following link to read our Terms and Conditions.