About Us
climate-controlled play space. The playroom space is covered by
1/2 inch rubber flooring to provide cushioning for dogs' joints, and
to give them better traction to prevent slips and falls.
Dogs are ALWAYS supervised by dedicated, highly-
trained and caring staff. This allows us to redirect inappropriate
behaviors before they ever have a chance to escalate.
We have several different pieces of playground equipment
for dogs to play on (such as tunnels, barrels, slides, etc.)
We also have plenty of safe toys for dogs to play with, including
"Kongs", "Jolly Balls" (large rubber balls with handles),
rope tugs in various sizes, and of course tennis balls and
racquet balls. We also have plenty of giant Nylabones
available for dogs to chew on when they feel
like taking a break from running and playing..
We have an attached outdoor yard that is enclosed by a 7 foot
fence for safety. There is a doggie door which most dogs learn
to use fairly quickly, although we also let the whole group in and
out frequently just in case there are any dogs who aren't yet
comfortable with the doggie door concept.
Here are more pictures to give you a better sense of our
facility, as well as to point out some of our unique features:
In this picture, you'll notice our custom designed "airlocks".
These "airlocks" allow us to enter and exit the playrooms safely.
By closing the door or gates behind us, IF a dog should ever
sneak past one of us, he is still safely contained with no chance
of him running out the door to the reception area. The airlocks
also enable dogs to sniff a newcomer through the fencing. This
helps us decrease the overall excitement level prior to letting a
new dog into the playroom, which is much safer for everyone.
Speaking of the reception area, below is a picture of it.
If you've noticed, dogs love to look through the
viewing windows too! They probably just want to catch the
first glimpse of the next friend coming in to play with them!
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trainer, as well as an applied canine behavior specialist, with recognized
expertise in multiple dog interactions and aggression issues.
Many other dog daycares are owned or managed by well-meaning,
but inexperienced people. It takes many years of hands-on
experience to become proficient in managing large groups
of dogs in an off-leash environment. Veterinary, or even training
experience alone does not qualify someone to safely manage
groups of dogs off-leash, since most vets and even trainers
deal only with a single dog or two at a time, and
usually while the dog is on a leash. Always be sure to ask
about the Owner's and/or Manager's background in dog behavior,
AND their level of hands-on experience with dogs in an
off-leash setting before entrusting your dog to their care.
Kera personally evaluates every dog prior to accepting them
into Club Canine's daycare program, and uses positive
reinforcement techniques when dealing with inappropriate behaviors.
Kera doesn't actually "train" dogs while they're in daycare,
however she and her staff work with all the dogs to
promote good canine manners and polite behavior.
She is happy to discuss each dog's behavior with their parents,
and her recommendation for training classes and/or additional
help with behavior problems is Brad Phifer at
Bark Tutor School for Dogs in Broad Ripple - www.BarkTutor.com)
In addition to her many years of training dogs professionally,
Kera has worked in a Veterinary hospital, and was also the Education
Coordinator at a local Humane Society. Kera was also on the Board of
Directors of GRRACE (Golden Retriever Rescue and Community Education -
www.grrace.org) for several years, and has fostered over
40 rescue dogs in her home and now in the daycare as well.
Kera has several large dogs of her own, and she is continuing her
rescue work as she builds Club Canine. She is also providing
discounted and free services to local shelters, rescue organizations,
and new adopters (see our web page titled "Info for Rescues").
