Pet Boarding & Daycare - Pet Hotel - DKC - Dubai

We are a for-profit, commercial (but lovely and homey!) boarding and daycare business. However, there are many not-for-profit, equally lovely organisations in the UAE who are totally focused on helping people rehome family pets and strays. A quick search in Google will get you headed in the right direction.

We'll take care of it!

Just bring along the vaccination book. We'll also need a copy of y

<h5>What if my pet's vaccinations become due during their boarding stay?</h5><p>We'll take care of it!</p> <p>Just bring along the vaccination book. We'll also need a copy of your Emirates ID. Then we can get the vaccinations done either at our clinic or at any clinic of your choice.</p> <p>Take a look at our <a href="/docs/Price_List-Boarding_Daycare_Collection_Delivery.pdf">Price List</a> for more information.</p>

How long will my bird live for?

Longer than you think!!

It depends on the species of your bird. Small birds, such as budgies and cockatiels, can live for up to 20 years, and the larger parrots, like Macaws and African Greys, have been reported to live well over 60 years. OMG!

Do you have discounts for long-term boarding or buddy-boarding?

We sure do.

Take a look at our price list.

If your pet boards with us for 28 or more consecutive days, we give you a 10% discount; if 60 days within a year, you get 7 days free boarding for future use. Also, if your pet buddy-boards with another family's pet, then it's a 20% discount! Yay!!

Will you board my bird • rabbit • ferret • guinea pig • hamster • mouse • lizard • snake... any animal at all?

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You bet! Just about any animal at all.

And we have quite a lot of knowledge about these an

<h5>Will you board my bird • rabbit • ferret • guinea pig • hamster • mouse • lizard • snake... any animal at all?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_30.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>You bet! Just about any animal at all.</p> <p>And we have quite a lot of knowledge about these animals too, so it's not just a matter of sticking them somewhere in our facility and hoping for the best. We've spent a lot of time and energy over the years making sure that we have handlers who have real knowledge and experience in dealing with all manner of domestic pet and exotics, including and especially appropriate feeding and enclosures/spaces for them. And if there's anything we don't know, we have excellent contacts in the realm of wildlife husbandry and care who we can talk to.</p> <p>Take a look here: <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/pet-boarding-other-animals" target="_blank">Other Creatures Too</a></p></div>

What's your daycare service like?

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<h5>What's your daycare service like?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_32.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Dogs in daycare with us basically follow the same routine throughout the day that all our boarders do, including playtime in our large sandy, tree-filled yards, mixing with other dogs (if you let us), food (of course!) and generally lots and lots of excitement while in their enclosures because of all the other dogs around and the many many many staff we have constantly checking in and constantly around and about. Why don't you come and see for yourself?</p> <p>See our <a href="/about-dkc/two-legged-timings" target="_blank">Two-Legged Timings</a>. We even work out a schedule for those of you who need to drop-off and pick-up schedule outside these hours.</p></div>

What's your daycare service like?

Dogs in daycare with us...

What's DKC's Collection & Delivery schedule?

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<h5>What's DKC's Collection & Delivery schedule?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_51.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Sunday-Friday. We don't offer this service on Saturday. (See our <a href="/about-dkc/two-legged-timings" target="_blank">Two-Legged Timings</a>.)</p> <p>We have a lot of customers asking for very specific appointments but this is often not possible, although we <em>do</em> try if we can, because each day presents its own unpredictable schedules, number of home-visits, number of pets and... traffic!</p> <p>However, we <em><strong>always call</strong></em> approximately 30 minutes before we get to you while we're doin' the rounds, so <em>do</em> feel free to go about your day as you need to and then, when you hear from us, you can return to your home to meet us.</p></div>

What's DKC's Collection & Delivery schedule?

Sunday-Friday. We don't offer this service...

Do you offer a Collection & Delivery service for doggity-dog daycare?

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<h5>Do you offer a Collection & Delivery service for doggity-dog daycare?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_110.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Well, you see, we just <em>can't</em> say "no" to you if you really REALLY want to do this, or really need to, but...</p> <p>In truth, we don't really recommend it. You see, we feel that if your dog is going to daycare, then she should be <em>in</em> daycare, not on the road in a vehicle travelling to and from your chosen daycare facility, which can take up quite a bit of time in the day. Playing in our yards is where it's at, baby!</p> <p>This said, if you really <span><strong>REALLY</strong></span> insist, then we'll make that happen for you! <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png" height="15" width="15"></p></div>

Do you offer a Collection & Delivery service for doggity-dog daycare?

Well, you see, we just can't say "no" to you if you really REALLY...

Is someone looking after my pet during weekends, holidays and at night?

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<h5>Is someone looking after my pet during weekends, holidays and at night?</h5> <p>Simply, yes. Even when we are closed to our two-legged customers, we have staff on-site every single day of the year. Full stop.</p> <p>Furthermore, we have staff on-site even at night. And because of our relocations work, which takes place mostly at night, every night, we have at least a couple of hours spread throughout the night when things are going on at DKC. Now, in fairness, we're not actually working with all the animals during the night as we do during the day, but after all folks, your pets need to sleep too! <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png"></p>

Do you have a vet on-site?

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Yes! Uh... No! Uhhhh... let us explain.

We do not have a vet on-site at our boarding faci

<h5>Do you have a vet on-site?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_48.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Yes! Uh... No! Uhhhh... let us explain.</p> <p>We do not have a vet <em>on-site</em> at our boarding facility in Umm Ramool.</p> <p>HOWEVER... that really should not worry you. Our own vets at <a href="/what-we-do/dkc-veterinary-clinic" target="_blank">DKC Veterinary Clinic</a> in Motor City are available to our boarding staff 24 hours a day, every single day of the year, so if anything is ever wrong, we do have the resources that you and your pet need. Additionally, our veterinary clinic is open 24/7. All Day. All Night. Always.</p> <p>Furthermore, in almost all cases when a pet is needing veterinary attention, it is not an emergency situation. So we will be able to book appointments with our own clinic or your preferred vet if you wish, and we will also of course always let you know in advance that we are doing that unless for some reason you are unreachable and it cannot wait.</p> <p>Finally, because of <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/love-and-other-stuff-too" target="_blank">the way we work</a> on a daily basis, we almost always discover very early if there are any developing problems, which also does a lot to keep your pet well and, most importantly, to avoid emergency situations almost all the time.</p></div>

Vaccinations ~ How often?

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<h5>Vaccinations ~ How often?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_77.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Dogs can receive their first course of vaccinations at 8-10 weeks old, and cats at 9-12 weeks old. They then require their second course of vaccinations 4 weeks later, which should then be followed by yearly booster vaccinations.</p> <p>Are there exceptions to these rules? Yep!</p> <p>Some babes need to be vaccinated at 6 weeks of age if their mother wasn't vaccinated at all. (You see, these babes borrow and benefit from their mum's vaccinations). Result? A total of three vaccinations at 6, 9 and 12 weeks old.</p> <p>However, <span>in the UAE, </span>their first rabies vaccination should not be administered any earlier than 12 weeks of age.</p> <p>Learn about this <a href="/what-we-do/dkc-veterinary-clinic/vaccinations-the-lazy-way" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="/what-we-do/dkc-veterinary-clinic/dubai-pet-municipality-tags-registration" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div>

Vaccinations ~ How often?

Dogs can receive their...

My pet is taking medications ~ can DKC Boarding manage this?

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<h5>My pet is taking medications ~ can DKC Boarding manage this?</h5> <p>As Barack Obama said... YES WE CAN!</p> <p>Just talk to us about it and we'll organise the rest.</p> <p>(Don't like Barack Obama quotes? Oops!)</p>

Do you do grooming, dematting, simple "hair care"?

Yes we do. And no we don't.

Read all about it here: Grooming

Should I be worried if my dog or cat has lost or gained weight during their boarding stay?

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No and yes, depending.

A little bit of weight gain or loss is very common. It doesn't hap

<h5>Should I be worried if my dog or cat has lost or gained weight during their boarding stay?</h5><p>No and yes, depending.</p> <p>A little bit of weight gain or loss is very common. It doesn't happen to all pets during every stay in a boarding facility, but it does happen. Pet owners, understandably, often immediately feel that this must mean their pet has not been taken care of properly, but in fact it is more important to look at the entire context and the extent of the loss or gain.</p> <p>Commonly, pets staying in a boarding facility are not eating exactly as they do at home. They may or may not be eating exactly the same food (depending on the arrangements you've made with the kennel or cattery), and even if they are, they may not be eating exactly the same amounts because, despite every effort to get it just right, human beings differ and the precise amounts they provide may be a little different than you do when your pet is at home. So, all this small change can lead to weight gain or loss, in and of itself.</p> <p>More important and relevant than this, however, is that pets are generally much more active in a boarding facility than they are at home. Now <em>wait</em>! We're <em>not</em> saying that you aren't taking good care of your pet by not giving him or her lots of activity. No, not at all. It's just that in a boarding facility, especially one that has a good number of staff and lots of other animals around, the whole environment is very stimulating and there is a lot of exercise for dogs and lots of other general interest for both dogs and cats. And this keeps them more active and generally more stimulated, even if they're in their enclosures. And this, in turn, often leads to a bit of weight loss.</p> <p>And one more thing: In many cases, a little bit of weight loss for dogs and cats is a good thing and although we have many customers who do worry about this, we also have a great many who are pleased to see that their pet has lost a little weght in our care because, in fact, they came in to us a little overweight.</p> <p>But of course, everyone has a different perception of this, and if the weight of your pet is not medically bad, one way or the other, then we do try to maintain the weight your pet comes in with.</p> <p>This all said, too much weight gain or loss IS a problem and if you feel there has been too much either way, we truly hope you'll talk to us about this. We monitor this aspect of your pet's health very closely, with a weight check when they first arrive for boarding and then regular checking every week, or more often if we perceive a potential problem. And if there is a problem, we always let you know about it while you're away and take action when required by adjusting feeding or even consulting your vet.</p> <p>If you're interested in more insight about this important subject, take a look at our page, "<a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/weight-loss-or-gain-while-boarding" target="_blank">Weight Loss or Gain While Boarding</a>".</p>

Does my bird need dietary supplements?

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<h5>Does my bird need dietary supplements?</h5> <p>If your bird is eating a good quality, complete diet, including fresh fruit and vegetables, there is usually no need for extra dietary supplements. Yay! <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png" height="15" width="15"></p>

Does my dog have to be neutered to board or daycare with you? And can my dog socialise with others if not neutered?

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Nope, your dog does not have to be neutered to board or daycare with us or to socialise with othe

<h5>Does my dog have to be neutered to board or daycare with you? And can my dog socialise with others if not neutered?</h5><p>Nope, your dog does not have to be neutered to board or daycare with us or to socialise with other dogs.</p> <p>But... (isn't there <em>always</em> a "but"?!)... there are some good reasons to neuter, so we'll offer some of them up for you here.</p> <p>We have found that dogs who are neutered tend to socialise better and also buddy-board better. Neutering your dog can help calm down his instinct to dominate, which of course can make being with other dogs a little more likely to be an agreeable experience, as you can imagine ~ once neutered, he'll likely (there are never guarantees!) be more interested in actual play than dominance. From a health point of view, it can also be a good decision to neuter. Spaying helps to lower the incidence of uterine infection and breast cancer in females which, when the latter occurs, is fatal in 50% of dogs and 90% of cats. And neutering helps to prevent testicular cancer and disincline males to marking their territory in your home. Finally (well, not "finally" as much as "this is everything we're going to tell you here!), unneutered little 'uns can often be more aggressive, or more easily triggered to aggression, while being neutered can help their (and your) focus on their human family.</p> <p>(Did we mention over-population?)</p>

Do I have to provide my own pet food? What type of food do you provide?

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<h5>Do I have to provide my own pet food? What type of food do you provide?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_43.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>No you don't. We provide everything.</p> <p>We rely primarily on dry Royal Canin, wet Lily's Kitchen for dogs and wet Catit for cats... and also chicken, tuna and rice when needed or specifically wanted.</p> <p>Of course, if you have a special diet (your own concoction or a veterinary prescription) we can do that too... although for these there <em>might</em> be additional charges.</p> <p>To learn more, take a look here: <span class="span_link cursorpointer" data-href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/love-and-other-stuff-too#Special-Diets">Love... and other stuff too/Special Diets</span>.</p></div>

Do I have to provide my own pet food? What type of food do you provide?

No you don't. We provide everything. We rely primarily on dry Royal...

I'm a new dog/cat owner! Help!

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<h5>I'm a new dog/cat owner! Help! </h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_0.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Help indeed!</p> <p>Download <a href="/docs/New_Dog_and_Cat_Owners_-_The_Beginnings_of_WISDOM!.pdf" target="_blank">this document</a> ~ it might help you get started.</p></div>

I'm a new dog/cat owner! Help!

Help indeed! Download this...

My dog stayed in your kennels and now he has a hangover!

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<h5>My dog stayed in your kennels and now he has a hangover!</h5> <p>No, we do <em><strong>not</strong></em> serve alcohol at DKC! <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png"></p> <p>"Kennel hangover" is a rather common thing... and a good one, if we do say so ourselves! You see, there is so much activity and general stimulation in a good kennel, that when your dog gets home it is very common for him or her to be a little tired for a couple of days ~ all that running around, socializing and barking their heads off with all their kennel neighbours (watch for that hoarsey-throat! <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_wink.png" height="15" width="15"> ), and no sitting around vegging in front of the TV!</p> <p>So don't worry but do keep an eye. In almost all cases, this is just a happy, if a little tired, dog. If he or she continues being a little down or lethargic for more than a day or so, please do let us and your vet know. </p>

What's the best birdie food?

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<h5>What's the best birdie food?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_115.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>It all depends on the species! (Surprised?) Falcons, for example, are true carnivores and require a meat diet. Large amazon parrots, such as macaws, require lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, in addition to a good quality, complete pellet diet. Small birds, like canaries and finches, will need a seed-based diet, and it's important to source good quality seed because seeds and nuts can be the source of <em>aspergillus</em>, a fungal infection, which affects their respiratory system.</p> <p>Read more about diet <a href="/what-we-do/dkc-veterinary-clinic/veterinary-care-for-birds" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div>

What's the best birdie food?

It all depends on the...

My dog and cat LOVE each other! Can they stay in the same enclosure?

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Yes they can!!... maybe.

We have a small number of enclosures which are part of the catter

<h5>My dog and cat LOVE each other! Can they stay in the same enclosure?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_38.JPG"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Yes they can!!... maybe.</p> <p>We have a small number of enclosures which are part of the catteries but not too far from the kennels and which, most importantly, are the right size and configuration for a small dog. Each year we have quite a few customers indeed who ask for this and in most cases it works very very nicely.</p> <p>Take a look at <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/the-kennels-the-catteries-the-kennatteries" target="_blank">The Kennels, The Catteries & The Kennatteries</a>.</p></div>

Do dogs stay only in kennel enclosures or do you have other spaces for them?

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<h5>Do dogs stay only in kennel enclosures or do you have other spaces for them?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_103.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Besides our kennels enclosures, we also have other spaces where our dogs spend their time and sleep. Since not all dogs cope their best in the kennels area, we have our Lounge, Feedroom and two office areas ~ and all these spaces have handlers and other staff around all the time, as well as other dogs too, of course. For older and/or nervous dogs who are small-to-medium-sized and who feel comfortable in a bigger group of dogs, these spaces might be ideal.</p> <p>This said, be aware that we don't offer our Buddy-Boarding discount for dogs in these spaces. Also, in our reception and shipping offices, we can only have dogs who don't bark a lot and are by nature quite and calm. Oh, and if you're pooch tends to mark his territory all the time, we might decide that these spaces aren't quite right for him either (sorry).</p></div>

Do dogs stay only in kennel enclosures or do you have other spaces for them?

Besides our kennels enclosures, we also have other spaces where our dogs...

Can my unneutered male cat board with you?

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You're probably not going to like this much, but no, sorry... with one strict exception: if your

<h5>Can my unneutered male cat board with you?</h5><p>You're probably not going to like this much, but no, sorry... with one strict exception: if your cat is <strong>less</strong> than 6 months old, then yes.</p> <p>The reason is that cats can be very territorial and as a result tend to mark their territory rather aggressively which, as you can imagine, isn't something that works too well in a community of cats (even though all the cats are of course in their own enclosures). And whooohooo!, the smell! <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png"></p> <p>If you're really in need of boarding for your unneutered cat, you might consider neutering before you leave. If you're in a rush with a sudden unexpected trip, <a href="/what-we-do/dkc-veterinary-clinic/to-neuter-or-not-to-neuter" target="_blank">we can manage the neutering and post-operative care for you</a>.</p>

Birds get bored??!

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<h5>Birds get bored??!</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_124.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Yes! Birds get bored!</p> <p>In fact, it's <em>very possible</em> that your bird is getting bored. You see, birds are highly intelligent, especially parrots of all sizes and types, and they truly do thrive with stimulation and interaction. If they don't have enough stimulation, they can become destructive and agitated, including self-destructive in the worst cases, such as plucking their own feathers and going through unwanted and unhealthy personality changes.</p> <p>So please DO take this seriously and make sure that your lovely birdie-bird has an interesting environment to live in, is connected to and engaged with the humanoids in your home, and even has a birdie-partner to live with, if at all possible.</p> <p>Who wants to be alone and bored, right? <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_wink.png" height="15" width="15"></p></div>

Birds get bored??!

Yes! Birds get...

My cat is an indoor cat. Can she stay indoors and will the space be small?

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<h5>My cat is an indoor cat. Can she stay indoors and will the space be small?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_104.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Your cat can definitely stay indoors. Our enclosures are not small at all, and if we're not too busy, we have a way of reconfiguring our enclosures to open up spaces and give the cats staying with us more space... than a cow in a field! (Well, sort of. <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png" height="15" width="15"> ). And on top of that, we even have Buddy-Boarding for cats from the same family and even from different families ~ yep, believe it. (Take a look at <a href="/docs/A_Fair_Share.pdf" target="_blank">A Fair Share</a>.)</p></div>

My cat is an indoor cat. Can she stay indoors and will the space be small?

Your cat can definitely stay indoors. Our enclosures are not small at...

What are your enclosures like? What size are they?

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The very best way to answer that question is for you to come meet us and take a look for yourself

<h5>What are your enclosures like? What size are they?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_34.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>The very best way to answer that question is for you to come meet us and take a look for yourself. In fact, that's what we always really strongly recommend.</p> <p>But that's not always easy to schedule, is it. We know. So you should definitely look at the images <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/the-kennels-the-catteries-the-kennatteries" target="_blank">here</a> and elsewhere around our site, as well as our video tour <a href="/video-tour" target="_blank">here</a>, because there are lots for you see, and this should help a great deal in understanding what your pet will experience.</p> <p>In short, though, our enclosures are like this:</p> <ul> <li>All our dog enclosures have an indoor and an outdoor run, and almost all our cat enclosures do too, and your pet decides where he or she wants to be. Those few cat enclosures which don't have an outdoor run, we try to reserve for cats which need or like to be inside most of the time anyway.</li> <li>All indoor runs are air-conditioned.</li> <li>Cat enclosures are multi-storied, with shelves and trapdoors and bedding and toys and all.</li> <li>All dog enclosures have various types of comfortable, snuggly bedding.</li> <li>Cat enclosures range in size. The smallest space we have is an indoor portion of a run which is L:0.8m x W:0.8m x H:1m. The largest space we have is an outdoor portion of a run which is L:4.2m x W:1.1m x H:2.2m.</li> <li>Dog enclosures also range in size. Our smallest enclosures are 1.5m x 1.5m both indoor and outdoor. Our largest are 2.2m x 1.8m indoor and 3m x 2.5m outdoor. And there are a couple of sizes in between.</li> </ul></div>

Are all dogs welcome?

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<h5>Are all dogs welcome?</h5> <p>You bet! All dogs are welcome at DKC ~ young, old, calm, hyper, quiet, loud... you name 'em, we take 'em. And your dog does <span>not</span> need to be neutered or spayed in order to board with us or come for daycare either.</p> <p>We also do <span>not</span> require a behaviour assessment beforehand for dogs to stay with us ~ believe it or not, we really do have skilled and exhaustively trained handlers who will assess your dog's behaviour and needs "on the job", in real time, and get to know them and manage them appropriately as we go. We will, of course, make sure that intact males and females do not get the chance to be "amorous" with one another, but we'll still make sure that they have lots of opportunity for socializing with other dogs, just as any other dog staying with us would. Take a look here for a little more insight into our ways: <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/love-and-other-stuff-too#Socializing-Dogs" target="_blank">Love.. and other stuff too</a>".</p> <p>We've got the skills AND the (headache) pills for the job! <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_wink.png" height="15" width="15"></p>

Can I have pictures and videos and daily updates of my pet while I'm away? And do you have webcams?

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Pictures? Videos? Daily updates?

Yesssiiirrree!

If you let us know you'd like tha

<h5>Can I have pictures and videos and daily updates of my pet while I'm away? And do you have webcams?</h5><p>Pictures? Videos? Daily updates?</p> <p>Yesssiiirrree!</p> <p>If you let us know you'd like that... your wish is our command. And we also post our "DKC Weekly Photo Shoot" on our Facebook and Instagram pages, which includes pics of all the pets currently staying with us ~ including yours, of course.</p> <p>As for the webcam thing... sorry, no, we don't have webcams (did we just spoil it for you?).</p>

Do I need to get my bird's wings clipped?

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<h5>Do I need to get my bird's wings clipped?</h5> <p>DKC has ethical concerns regarding wing-clipping. Instead, we strongly advocate teaching your bird about and familiarising your bird with his home environment and surrounding territory, and keeping him in a safe environment where he cannot fly away.</p> <p>If wing-clipping is a decision you feel you must nevertheless take, the procedure is fairly straightforward and will be done either with or without anaesthesia, depending on the bird involved and their reaction to the process (i.e. their stress levels). But do be aware that even after wing-clipping, birds can still fly a very little bit and will gain some height in the air while trying ~ especially smaller birds ~ but they will not be able to gain and sustain enough height and could well fall from the air and injure themselves.</p> <p>Give this all some thought and talk to us if you'd like more guidance and insight.</p>

How often will my dog exercise each day and for how long?

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<h5>How often will my dog exercise each day and for how long?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_40.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>From about end of September to April, all your dogs get into our exercise yards at least 3-4 times a day for a good 15-30 minute romp each time, and if we have your permission they'll be playing with other dogs too. For those dogs with especially high energy levels or any good need for more of this time, or if you ask us to, because the weather is nice we just let 'em stay in the yards for much of the day. Our general approach during the cooler times of the year is to have as many dogs out in the yards as much as possible, which is quite a lot of the time.</p> <p>During the hotter summer months, just as when your dog is home with you, we need to be careful about being outside in the heat for too long. So they all still get out 2-3 times a day but the runs in the yards are for shorter periods of time, as we are very watchful to make sure the heat is not having an impact. And of course we don't leave the dogs out in the yards all day at this time of year for the very same reason.</p> <p>This all said, all our enclosures are indoor/outdoor with a/c, and designed so that all the dogs can see each other, intereact with each other in the general environment, and feel part of the community. So even when they're in their enclosures, they're still very active and generally having a very social time. Read more about this: <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/love-and-other-stuff-too" target="_blank">Love... and other stuff too</a> ~ take a look at the sub-sections called <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/love-and-other-stuff-too#Socializing-Dogs" target="_blank">Socializing</a> and <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/love-and-other-stuff-too#Socializing-Dogs2" target="_blank">Socializing ~ Part 2</a>.</p></div>

How often will my dog exercise each day and for how long?

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