CHECKLISTS

WHAT TO KNOW & WHAT TO BRING ONCE YOU’VE COMPLETED YOUR TRIAL DAY

NEW CLIENTS: Please go to our New Clients page for everything you need to know first

WHAT TO KNOW?

REQUIREMENTS
1. Every new client must schedule and pass a Trial Day before they can stay with us (details below)
2. Dogs must be 4 months and older
3. Dogs must be spayed or neutered by 8 months
4. Dogs must be up-to date on vaccines and show proof (Rabies, Distemper, & Bordetella)
5. Dogs must be treated with HEART-WORM and FLEA & TICK preventative
6. Dogs must be in good health and free of injury
7. Dogs must be crate/kennel trained
UN-WELCOME BEHAVIORS
Aggressiveness towards dogs or humans
Separation or kennel anxiety
Excessive barking
Overstimulation: no off-switch
Excessive jumping (humans, counters, guests, strangers, dogs)
Resource or Food guarding in any situation
TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL STAY WITH US YOUR DOG SHOULD…
Respond to their name when alone and around distractions
Control their jumping so it’s not excessive
Follow basic commands and hold them for a few seconds (sit, stay, come)
Be kenneled without anxiety (barking, panting, urinating or scratching/trying to break out of their kennel)
Not excessively bark (ie. demand bark at people or other dogs)
Be in a social setting (dog park, dog bar, friends house, etc) without having to be constantly corrected by dogs/humans
Refrain from herding or policing other dogs
*If you are already struggling with behavior issues at home, they will be amplified here and make it hard for your dog to have a successful stay
7:00am-8:30AM – First let out and morning stretches
8:30am- 10:00AM - BREAKFAST *We wait one hour after meals to prevent sickness or bloat before play
10:00-12:00PM - PLAY!
12:00pm-2:30PM - Nap
3:00pm- 4:30PM - PLAY!
4:30pm-6:00PM - DINNER *We wait one hour after meals to prevent sickness or bloat before play
6:00pm- 7:30PM – PLAY!
7:30pm-8:00pm – Wind down and get ready for bed
*schedule is subject to change based on weather
Please text us (402-680-1030) anytime you are coming to our facility (see our FAQ why)
We always touch base the day before any reservation via text to confirm a good drop-off or pick-up time for you.
We still ask that you text us the day-of, when you are on the way
Drop-Off
MON-FRI: 7:30am – 10am OR 2:30pm – 3pm
SAT: 8am – 10am
SUN: 9am - 10am
Pick-Up
MON-FRI: 7:30am – 12pm OR 2:30pm-6:00pm
SAT: 8am – 12pm
SUN: 9am - 12pm
Check-out Rules:
•(Mon-Fri) Pick-up by 12pm : no charge for final day
• (Mon-Fri) Pick-up 2:30pm-6:00pm: $26/dog

WHAT TO BRING?

Please bring enough food for your dog’s stay with extra in case of travel delays.
DO NOT CHANGE OR ALTER your dog’s diet before they come to stay with us. Being away from you is hard enough, having an upset stomach on top of it is no fun.
IMPORTANT: If your pet has allergies, please make sure they are clearly listed on their belongings and up to date in Gingr.
Update your dog’s food details HERE.
All medications must be clearly labeled with dosage and instructions.
Update your pet’s profile HERE.
If you use a bark collar, e-collar or some sort of training collar, please pack them in their belongings.
Keeping your dog consistent and within their normal boundaries is the key to a stress-free stay.
For the safety of all our guests, dogs must be leashed from vehicle to gate.
Required Vaccines:
Rabies, Distemper (DHPP), & Bordetella (kennel cough) - 6 months or 1 year is accepted
*NOTE: If your dog’s vaccines are expired upon arrival, we will not be able to board them.
To send us your Vaccine Records BEFORE your stay:
*Text us 402-680-1030
*Email us at team@katieskennel.com
*Upload it directly to your profile HERE.
*Have your vet email YOU a copy of their records and forward to us (so you know they were sent).
(We do not have a fax machine.)
NOTE: We encourage your dog to be on both a heartworm protection and a flea & tick preventative. This is the only way to prevent ticks, fleas or any type of communally spread worms/warts.
Bowls - we provide bowls, slow feeders, and raised bowls if needed
Toys - they won’t need them between the play and their friends, but we also don’t allow anything in their kennels they can ingest or choke on
Bones/Rawhides - We do not allow the dogs to have anything in their kennels they can choke on or ingest
Beds - Most dog beds won’t fit in our washing machine. If soiled or becomes excessively wet, there is a very good chance we will have to throw away the bed, for that reason, we prefer you leave your personal bed at home. Blankets or pillow cases from home are allowed, but we are not responsible for anything lost or ruined while with us.