WATCHDOG 
 

Home away from home.
Your dog is treated the same as my 4 Mini Schnauzers, who have the run of the house inside and out, never left alone. Your dogs(s) are pack animals, so they like being around you, the same here, where I go they follow. 

"Meet and Greet" 
Before any dog(s) can be accepted here, I have a "Free Meet and Greet." Please bring your dog(s) with you. Come along & sit comfortable in the lounge while your dog(s) can move around freely, and you can fill out the necessary forms. I have an on-line booking form, you'll find it easier to fill that out at your leaser, with the right birth, vaccination dates etc. If your from out of town (Dannevirke) and cant make it to the Meet & Greet that's fine, we'll work it out, I'm only to happy to fit in with your plans.

Vaccinations.
I will need to see your vaccination book with proof that your dog(s) are up to date with all vaccinations, kennel cough, microchip, dog registration number, flea and worm treatments.
All dogs must also be De-sexed. No dogs will be accepted without all of these being done. This is not only for your dog(s) health and safely, but other dogs in my care as well.

Providing routine.
Dogs are creatures of habit and very much like routine. Watchdog Boutique Home-stay will have your dog in a good routine in no time, fitting into the pack with Sharron as their mentor.
 
Interaction with other dogs.
Your dog(s) will benefit from interaction with other dogs, through another environment, physical and mental stimulation. Having your dog(s) around other dogs as well as people,  will provide them with better socialisation skills and will be a good tool in training your dog(s) to remain calm in a variety of situations. To be part of our pack your dog(s) will need to be able to socialise ​well with others, showing no aggressive behaviour. 

Relieves boredom and separation anxiety.
Dogs hate being by themselves and are very much pack animals. One of the primary reason a dog can develop destructive behaviours is boredom or separation anxiety. If it's left by itself for several hours a day during the working week, they may become exceedingly bored or overly anxious, either way, this can manifest into a wide variety of behaviours such as chewing, excessive barking, howling or even accidents.

Attention.
Sending your dog(s) to me will provide them with the loving affection and attention that dogs need on a regular basis. 
At Watchdog boutique home-stay, Sharron loves working with dogs, being a pet owner herself, I understand a dog's need for constant attention which is why your dog(s) will be with me from the time you drop them off, to the time you pick them up.

Your peace of mind.
Knowing your dog(s) are being well cared for while your at work eliminating any worry you may have felt while they were home alone for many hours a day. And if your away on holiday knowing your loved dog(s) are in safe hands will make for a happy holiday.

Safety.
I'm sure that you want your dog in a environment that's not only safe, happy and enjoying themselves as well. My property is fully fenced with 2 play areas, one in the front and the other around the back. The back area is gated & padlocked, so know one can just come through to that area without Sharron letting them in. Dogs have the freedom of wandering inside and outside the back area as they wish and enjoy laying on the deck or comfy chairs in the sun.

Sleep-time
Part of the daily routine is a sleep or relax in the afternoon, so all dogs go with Sharron to her office that has a number of comfy doggy beds, I don't believe in caging your dogs in any way.​
Evenings after dinner are spent relaxing either on the couch, large ottoman, doggy beds or in front of the fire on a cold night.​
Bed-time all dogs in my room with me, either on my bed or doggy beds in my room, again no dog is caged or left alone.
Watchdog boutique home-stay is truly a home away from home experience for your dog(s).  

Feeding.
On Holidays and over-night stays, your dog(s) will be fed twice a day, unless advised differently by you. I feed all dogs in my care a natural meat diet with vegetables & (Ziwi Peck) meat & minerals biscuits in an air dried form, made in New Zealand as well as healthy dog treats in the afternoon. Fresh water is available at all times in a number of places in & out side. If you are coming for a holiday stay and you haven't given them breakfast, please let me know and I'll feed them. I'm only too happy to discuss this with you. 

Small boutique Group.
At any one time there will only be a small group of dogs here, I want to be able to spend quality time with your dog(s). That cant be done with too many.

Experience.
I opened Watchdog Doggy Daycare in 2018 in Masterton and ran my business there for 4 years, before moving to Dannevirke in January of 2022 where I brought a house. In the past I have taken 2 of my larger dogs through obedience and agility training and was a dog trainer for 2 dog clubs in the Wellington area, also I had an animal feeding service & was on the community of the RSPCA in W.O.A. And I breed & showed Siamese & Oriental cats for 10 years, Brings to Watchdog Doggy Daycare about 45 years experience working with not only dogs but other animals as well.