CAMP CRATE ESCAPE AT CHARLESTOWN
Crate Escape Charlestown’s daycare operation has evolved to follow a more structured and enriching model. What this means is that some behavioral challenges that your dog may be facing in daycare (and out) can be mitigated by having a more balanced and varied day.
We achieve this by offering:
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Smaller group sizes
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More individual attention from staff
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Positive reinforcement
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Structured rest times to help energy regulation and overstimulation
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Enrichment activities (walks, canine fitness, snuffle mats and ball pits, etc.)
We are focused on the overall happiness of our pups and staff. Having a more connected experience creates positive behaviors. Tired dogs = Happy dogs!
CAMP CRATE ESCAPE HOURS
Drop off hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 10am
Pick up hours: Monday - Friday 12pm-1pm and 3pm - 6:30pm
POLICIES
All dogs attending daycare must be up to date on their bordetella, distemper and rabies vaccinations, dogs 8 months or older must be spayed/neutered. A copy of your dog’s vaccination records will be kept on file. Dogs over 8 months old must be spayed or neutered. We ask that topical flea and tick solutions are applied 48 hours prior to your reservation.
We reserve the right to deny daycare admittance for dogs presenting with symptoms consistent with contagious illness. A letter from your vet confirming that your dog is in good health will be required to regain admittance to daycare.
Before starting daycare, all dogs will complete a temperament trial to evaluate their suitability for Crate Escape. Trials usually take 20-30 minutes; during this time we slowly introduce your dog to our staff and dogs attending daycare. If your dog looks like a happy and healthy fit, we can schedule their 3 introductory visits. This begins with a 2-4 hour visit, working up to a full day. Our introductory period ensures that the acclimation to Crate Escape is a positive experience for your pup!
If your dog has not attended daycare in 3 months, they will need to complete a re-trial before returning to daycare.
PUPPY SOCIAL PROGRAM
We offer a half day Puppy Socialization program on Mondays and Fridays.
Puppies are complete sponges! They play and interact with dogs differently than adult dogs; they deserve a space that teaches them great daycare behaviors and proper social skills in a safe, engaging environment. They will learn valuable social skills with other their puppy peers and be exposed to a variety of stimuli to create confident and well-rounded dogs. Some examples of activities include crate games, grooming equipment, different dogs, people and sounds, handling, elevated surfaces, basic training, etc. Each session will be 8 weeks long, starting with a trial day to make sure your puppy is ready for such an adventure. The cost of the program is $42/session. It is important that the pups attend every week, this consistency allows us to establish a routine and expectations for them. Minimum age to sign up is 10 weeks with a maximum age of 6 months for beginning a program.
Vaccines required are the first round of distemper (DHPP) and kennel cough. Rabies is required between 12-16 weeks. We also require a negative fecal sample before your dog starts!
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Puppy Social Drop Off Hours: 8-9am
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Puppy Social Pick Up hours: 12-1pm
Please fill out the Puppy Social Questionnaire to enroll!
OVERNIGHTS
OVERNIGHTS
For current daycare clients who have been attending daycare consistently for 3+ months, we offer overnight services at our Suite Escape location.
Please contact Crate Escape Charlestown to make a reservation.
If you are a non-daycare client, please contact Suite Escape directly.
Hourly Daycare rate will apply for pickups after 12 pm.
OVERNIGHT DROP OFF HOURS (at Suite Escape in Charlestown):
Monday-Sunday 7am-12pm
OVERNIGHT PICK UP HOURS (at Suite Escape in Charlestown):
Monday-Sunday 7am-8pm
GROOMING
The Belmont location offers grooming Tuesday-Friday by Daniela, a seasoned, sweet, loving, professional groomer who has been with us for 10 years. Services offered: full grooms, baths, nails, anal gland expressions, teeth and ear cleaning. Prices vary based on the dog.
Please email groomsbydaniela@gmail.com to make an appointment.
The drop off window in Belmont is between 9am and 10:30am. When you arrive in the parking lot, please call (617) 932-1730 and Daniela will meet you at the back door of the facility. You will go over all the grooming instructions at drop off. Daniela will call you when she is finished grooming your dog. Please be patient and plan accordingly as grooming appointments can take up to a full day. You will go to the back door for pick up. We require credit cards on file for all grooming appointments.
CHARLESTOWN GALLERY
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