Find Out Everything About Doggie Day Care at Second Home Pet Resort
You have decided it’s time for doggie day care for your dog. Second Home Pet Resort has a Doggie Day Care program that is a cut above the rest. It is full of fun and enriching things for your dog. So where do you begin?

Doggie Day Care at Second Home is for any dog who plays well with other dogs and dogs who like to be with other dogs. To participate, dogs much be spayed or neutered, and must be current on vaccinations.

However, before anything else, all dog guests who join the doggie day care program at Second Home must participate in a 20-minute pre-assessment interview to ensure they are a good fit. The safety of each dog in our doggie day care program is of the utmost importance. Pet parents are asked a variety of questions about their dog’s activity level, exposure to other dogs, and interactive style with unfamiliar people as well as other dogs. There are some breed restrictions that apply. You can inquire about that with a member of the Second Home Client Services staff.

When in Doggie Day Care your dog will enjoy a variety of activities in Second Home’s 1,000-square-foot dog Activity Center and will be supervised by our Resort Activities Coordinators. In addition, there is more than one acre of play yards and dog-friendly playground equipment, giving your dog lots of activities from which to choose. It’s like dog heaven.

Why Socializing Your Dog Is So Important
When you bring home a dog, there are important things to take into consideration such as: Where will your dog sleep? What food will you feed him? What kind of toys should he play with? It is also important to socialize your dog to ensure he is OK around other people and dogs.

What does socializing your dog mean and where do you start? According to the article, “Socializing a New Puppy” at WebMD, “Socialization helps your puppy be comfortable in new environments and keeps them confident in new situations.”

If you have a puppy, starting early is key as they “can handle new experiences best between 3 and 12 weeks old,” the article said. “After that stage, they become cautious about new things they haven’t encountered before.”

When a puppy is socialized it usually means a dog who will be better behaved, relaxed, and safer, the article said. “If your puppy is comfortable in a wider variety of situations, they’re less likely to use aggression in moments of fear.” When your puppy has not been socialized it can cause bad situations.

When a dog is socialized there is less chance of having behavioral issues such as fear and separation anxiety, according to the article, “The Importance of Dog Socialization: A Guide for New Owners” at PetHelpful. Socialization also means a more confident and well-adjusted dog.

According to the PetHelpful article, socialization can be helpful to dogs in the following ways:

• Dogs learn to behave appropriately in a variety of settings.
• Dogs can adapt to changing situations and environments.
• Your dog will be well-behaved and have manners.

Socialization will benefit your dog and everyone your dog meets. It means better health and a better quality of life in the long run, according to the PetHelpful article.

Second Home Pet Resort Stands Out from the Rest
Second Home Pet Resort stands above the rest when it comes to pet resorts in the Valley. Not only are we passionate about animals, but we make it a point to ensure your pet’s safety, well-being, comfort, and happiness.

We are different here because we have designed our boarding facility and resort amenities with our own pets in mind. We know how we want our pets to be treated and how to feel while away from home, and so we want your pets to feel the same.

The design of the resort is a culmination of many years of study and a well thought-out plan. We actually visited more than 70 pet boarding facilities across the United States and combined the best features and designs into our very own exceptional resort for your pet.

Some of our top-notch features include:

• 24-hour pet care staffing and a pet caregiver on site all day and all night, so you have peace of mind
• Inclusive pet boarding pricing
• Healthy dining and drinking
• Multi-pet affordability
• Pet resort tours anytime our lobby is open
• Outdoor time for your dog who is taken outside FOUR times a day
• Stretch and playtime for cats
• Pet bedding and comfort items from your home
• Pet enrichment activities
• Complimentary turndown treat

Remember, at Second Home Pet Resort your dogs are family. We can’t wait to see you soon.

Choose the Best Boarding Package for Your Pet
When you board your pet at Second Home Pet Resort, you have a variety of boarding package options. There are many choices, so where do you begin?

You can start with the Silver Package at $9. It includes:
• A daily report card of how your pet is doing while they are at Second Home, also including one to three photos that are sent to you via text message
• Premium dog treat: a peanut butter Kong or a seasonal-flavored ice cube
• Bedtime tuck-in with snack

If you choose the Gold Package for $19, you and your pet will receive:
• A daily report card of how your pet is doing while they are at Second Home, also including one to three photos that are sent to you via text message
• Premium dog treat: a peanut butter Kong or seasonal-flavored ice cube
• Bedtime tuck-in with snack
• Individual play or cuddle

The top of the line in boarding packages is our Platinum Package for dogs at $38 and features everything in the Gold Package plus:
• Individual play or cuddle session
• A 15-second video of your pet sent to you via text
• An individual water park session

The Platinum Package for cats is $24 and features everything in the Gold Package plus:
• Individual play or cuddle session
• A 15-second video of your pet sent to you via text
• iPad Painting service and artwork emailed to you

Choose any of our Boarding Packages for your pet and ensure their great time at Second Home.

Reserve Your Dog’s Stay at Second Home Pet Resort for Upcoming Holidays
It may be April, but it’s not too early to start making plans for the upcoming spring and summertime holidays. Peak holidays such as Memorial Day weekend and July 4th are literally around the corner and will be here before you know it. Now is the time to book reservations for your pets if you plan to be out of town. Be sure that your pet has a reservation at Second Home Pet Resort, our mountainside resort that pets can’t get enough of.
For the peak holiday boarding dates, there is a minimum stay requirement that applies to any reservation where your pet stays at Second Home on the holidays you choose, including Memorial Day and July 4/Independence Day, and both require a minimum three-night stay. The holiday period also includes the nearest weekend.
Demand is very high during the peak holiday times and there is a non-refundable deposit equal to two nights (based on the suite type selected) that will be due, and your credit card will be charged at the time of booking. These dates do fill up fast, so be sure to make your boarding reservations early.
Our lobby is closed on all major holidays so please be sure to drop off and pick up your pet before our lobby closes for the major holidays. You can drop off your pet the day before the holiday and pick up the day after.
For pet parents who need to pick up pets earlier than our scheduled lobby opening or closing time, you can make special arrangements subject to the availability of our staff. Check our website for more details and pricing.
At Second Home we do our best to accommodate your travel schedule. Please remember to provide as much advance notice as required.

Get Your Dog Groomed at Second Home and Get a Discount
At Second Home Pet Resort we’re not just about boarding your pets in luxurious suites, exceptional play time, and wonderful cuddle sessions. We also have wonderful groomers who can style your pets to help make them look their best.

Salon and spa guests at Second Home get the full grooming treatment. They enjoy a stress-free experience in a cage-free environment as long as they get along with the other pets who are there. If not, they get to relax in one of the guest pet suites when their grooming is complete.

And because our groomers’ schedules fill up fast, you can receive a $2 discount off each groom when you book at the time of your current appointment.

You can choose from the Basic Bath & Brush Package, which includes a bath with two complete washes ensuring all the dirt comes off, blow dry, nail trimming/filing, ear cleaning/hair removal, and foot/sanitary/eye trimming/shaving upon request.

If you choose the Full Service Grooming, it includes everything from the Basic Bath & Brush Package as well as a full body trim to your specifications.

To find out more and about pricing, click here or give us a call at 602-997-6600.