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You and Your Dog's Information

Your Name

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Last

Your Dog's Name

Email Address

Your cell-phone number

Your partners’ cell phone number

Your address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Emergency Contact

Name, address and telephone number of the person trusted by you to make decisions in your absence or to collect your dog in the event of an emergency?

Emergency Contact Name

First

Last

Phone

Emergency Contact Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Your occupation (We aren’t nosey, but if you work somewhere where you won’t have access to a phone for long periods of time, then we obviously need to know.

Your Dog's Info

Age

Breed of your dog (if mixed breed, as close as you can guess)

Colour and any particular markings of your dog

Does your dog have any special needs or mobility issues we need to be aware of?

Does your dog require medication during his or her time with us?

YES

NO

(If so, please list the medications and when they must be given. Also please make a point to bring any medications in the vet-prescribed container or a pill planner, clearly showing what they are and the dose, in a clearly labelled Ziploc bag with the dog’s name on it. Please hand it to the staff member taking your dog from you.)

Please tell us what the medication is for specifically, so that we can be aware of any escalating symptoms of the condition or possible side effects and take immediate action if necessary.

Does your dog have allergies to any food or medication? If so, please give details here and also please remind the member of staff at check in time, every visit.

Does your dog have any behavioral issues?

Is your dog safe to play with dogs of all sizes, even tiny breeds?

YES

NO

Has your dog ever bitten another dog? If so please explain the circumstances...

YES

NO

Explanation

Has your dog ever been attacked by another dog at a dog park or in another group setting? If so, when was this and how has he rebounded from this experience?

YES

NO

Explanation

Is your dog likely to chase down another dog who runs fast in play?

YES

NO

Has your dog ever ‘pinned down’ or nipped another dog specifically on the neck or the back leg in play?

YES

NO

Would you describe your dog's play style as very physical (for instance loves to wrestle with other dogs), normal or gentle?

Very Physical

Normal

Gentle

Does your dog get overwhelmed when around large numbers of other dogs?

YES

NO

Is your dog friendly on leash?

YES

NO

If another dog doesn't want to play, does your dog take 'no' for an answer?

YES

NO

Has your dog ever had obedience training? If so, where and when?

YES

NO

Where and When?

Did you partner with your dog for this experience? Or did you send your dog away for 'board and train?

Did you use a pinch/ choke or shock collar?

Was positive reinforcement insisted upon?

YES

NO

Does your dog have a good recall?

YES

NO

Will he sit or ‘wait’ on command?

YES

NO

Is your dog an escape artist? Can he jump a 5 foot fence?

YES

NO

Our fences are minimum six feet high and 18 inches below the ground but we do not accept dogs that can jump over five feet. If your dog isn't the best behaved dog on the planet, don't panic, it doesn't necessarily mean he'll get turned away, but we need to know of any possible issues so we can make the necessary arrangements. We have plenty of dogs that come to DD that are 'naughty little perfect angels' and we enjoy them just as much as you do; we just need to make sure they're kind spirited dogs who won't hurt or scare another guest, is all.

Is your dog a barker?

YES

NO

If so, please indicate what calms him down...music, softer lighting, a friend to sleep with, less visual stimulus.....

Does your dog display signs of separation anxiety?

YES

NO

If so, please tell us how this manifests.

Is your dog thunder phobic?

YES

NO

If so, please tell us the extent of the phobia and if you agree to us administering calming herbs or supplements such as CBD?

Is your dog a chewer? Our facility is mainly wood panelling lined for noise cancelling and everyone has a chair of their own. Is he liable to chew wood, beds, a couch, carpets?

YES

NO

Would you like us to crate your dog during nap times and for sleeping?

YES

NO

Our crates are minimum 4 feet by 4 feet, six feet high with soft beds and water bowls (of course!), so, if you feel your dog might settle better in a crate, we can do this until your dog indicates he'd prefer not to be crated.

In the rare likelihood that your dog is injured, and you are not available to make an immediate decision, do we have your permission to take your dog to a local veterinarian and to contact your veterinarian for records?

YES

NO

We cannot guarantee being able to take your dog to your own veterinarian due to time constraints and availability of staff or appointments.

Is your dog neutered or spayed

YES

NO

If not fixed, please explain why and allow us to discuss this with you as intact males and females after adolescence can sometimes present unique challenges to other dogs in a pack situation.

Vaccines

Please do not ever give your dog any vaccinations within TEN days prior to your dog coming to the Ranch for ANY reason. We do NOT require Bordatella or Canine influenza vaccines as they can spread disease to other dogs in some cases. If your dog has had a bordatella vaccine please allow a full ten days before Ranch visits. If you would like to discuss our vaccine requirements, just give us a call. Please attach a copy of your dogs vaccine records from your veterinarian for our records (for online registration please upload these records)

A little bit about food…..

At the Ranch we feed a home-made, easy-to-digest diet of top quality fresh meat, a little rice and seasonal fresh garden vegetables. We offer multiple protein sources but mostly always chicken or turkey is offered, as well as beef or pork or fish, depending on what the dog prefers. Feel free to let us know which will suit your dog more. If you feed a lower quality food like some of the better known mass produced kibbles on the market, and your dog has never had fresh food in his life (shame!) your dog may experience loose stool at the Ranch due to the vegetables. This is exactly the same response that your own body would have if you were eating cheeseburgers every day of your life and then one day ate one of your Grandma’s roast dinners with vegetables and all fresh produce. We would urge you to consider getting your dog into the habit of enjoying a little fresh meat and some fresh dog-friendly vegetables on their food every day. It is a super healthy way to feed your dog, increase his life exponentially, make him love you WAY more…. and will ease his transition to Ranch food greatly.

Does your dog eat prescription food?

YES

NO

If so, we will happily give this to your dog during his stay. Please list the food below.

Does your dog eat raw food?

YES

NO

If so, please chat to us about pre-portioning and storage of your raw food.

Is your dog forced to be a vegan, not through verifiable medical need but because of your own dietary choices ? If so, please just go away you’re clearly an idiot!!!

Can we give your dog treats as appropriate?

YES

NO

Is your dog possessive around food?

YES

NO

While we supervise all dogs at mealtimes, some dogs do better if they are fed in a crate, if so, let us know and we will arrange.

And finally, here’s the legal bit

Your dog is going to be playing and running, jumping, swimming, digging, rolling etc on natural land that is untreated by pesticides. Thus, natural insects, snakes and spiders etc will be on the land as they are in all wooded areas. Your dog is going to be playing with other dogs in a huge free-range, off leash setting where they can pick up speed, bash into each other by accident on occasion or pick up injuries running on uneven ground. Your dog is going to be splashing and swimming in a natural swim hole or stream on occasion. The water comes from a local river and is just natural unfiltered, unchlorinated local river water. Your dog is going to play with sticks, chase birds, squirrels and rabbits, is going to climb on and off obstacles and have an adventure in a very natural unadulterated environment. Do you understand the risks and agree to hold harmless the Desperate Dogs Ranch for any damage, illness or injury incurred?

Please initial here to indicate ‘yes’

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I agree

You agree to not vaccinate your dog within ten days prior to any Ranch visits………… Dogs vaccinated within ten days of arrival will be refused entry to the Ranch as some vaccines can shed causing illness to other guests, you would still be liable for paying for your dog’s stay as booked, however.

2.

I agree

You agree to never use a pinch/ choke or shock collar on your dog ever.

2.

I agree

You give us permission to take your dog to the vet if we think he is sick or injured and you agree to pay all veterinary costs involved. There may need to be a transport fee for this service if we have to bring in our pet taxi service to make the trip.

2.

I agree

You agree to send your dog to the Ranch wearing a well-fitting collar complete with rabies tag and clearly defined ID/ name tag.

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I understand

By enrolling into the DD Ranch program, you agree to an annual commitment of one long stay of five days or more and quarterly day-camp visits. This is our minimum requirement. (If you are only applying for the ten visit ‘day-camp deal’, please note that you are required to bring your dog every two weeks minimum and that all ten visits must be used within 20 weeks.) Anyone not fulfilling this obligation is dropped from the program and cannot re-enter.

Checkboxes

I understand

You and your dog will be enrolled in a VIP program text reminder information service (maximum 6 texts per month) so that you don’t forget this obligation. Please confirm here that you agree to us texting / emailing you to receive updates, occasional giveaways and reminders.

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I understand

Our cancellation policy for boarding is that we require one week’s notice for non-peak periods. We require 2 weeks-notice of cancellation for peak periods such as summer recess, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, July 4th etc.

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I understand

Cancellations notified after this time incur charge of 50% of full boarding fee.

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I understand

Cancellations notified later than 48 hours prior to check-in incur charge of 100% of full boarding fee.

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I understand

If you shorten your booking after arrival, you will still be liable to pay for the full stay as booked.

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I understand

Our check-in times are at 9.30 am and 1pm every day of the week excluding certain holidays. We do not have an evening drop off as all dogs must have group play outside together in daylight hours before entering the house and eating and resting together.

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I understand

Our pick-up times are at 9.30am, 1pm and 5pm every day of the week excluding certain holidays.

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I understand

If you are going to be late, please call or text us and let us know so we can organize a different drop off or pick up time for you.

I have read and understood all the above terms and conditions (pages 1-6) and agree to abide by them without any exception whatsoever

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