COVID - 19 Safety Plan

All businesses in Nova Scotia are required to have a COVID 19 Safety Plan in place by June 5th. Because we have been open, serving front line workers from the beginning of the State of Emergency, we are staying with what has worked. 

DROP OFF:

We are not allowing anyone inside the daycare at all. What we’ve implemented is a curbside drop-off and pick-up service, which for the most part is going well. We do have some dogs so far that aren’t accepting to this approach, so we have created a work around solution. We have installed a 48” X 48” X 72" dog kennel where the dog’s owner will put the dog. We have a dog door cut into the fence so all we do is open it and the dog can then come right into the run. 

***ALL DOGS ARE TO BE ON LEASH WHILE ON OUR PROPERTY, NO EXCEPTIONS. If you don't have a leash, we have slip leads on the hook by the All Dogs Must Be On Leash sign  by the driveway. Feel free to use one of these. 

Please insure that you communicate how you wish to have your dog brought into the daycare so we can respond appropriately.

CURBSIDE DROP OFF AND PICK UP

• Call or text, preferably text 15 minutes before you arrive. No Facebook Messenger please.
• Please wait in your car, with your dog in the back seat or in the case of a SUV in the rear of the vehicle.
• Lower your rear window when I approach, only enough for me to place the slip lead over your dog’s  head. Once I have your dog secure, I’ll open the door and remove him/her.
• **In the case of 2 door cars, I’ll ask you to lower the passenger side rear window so I can place the slip lead over your dog’s head. Once I have your dog secure, I’ll open the passenger side door and remove him/her.
• I’ll then take your dog into the daycare where it will be wiped down with a pet friendly sanitizer.

PICK UP:
• Call or text, preferably text 15 minutes before you arrive. No Facebook Messenger please.
• Please wait in your car. I’ll bring your dog out and place them in the rear seat or in the case of an SUV in the rear of the vehicle.
• At this point we can talk about your dog’s day with us at an acceptable distance.
If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask during your interactions with me, feel free as it’s our goal to insure everyone is as safe as possible.  

KENNEL DROP OFF AND PICK UP:

As discussed above, if your dog(s) aren't comfortable with me removing them from the vehicle the owner is free to place them in the kennel. All dogs must be on a leash, absolutely no exceptions.  In some cases the combination lock will be attached and locked.  You'll be instructed as to what the final digit to the lock's combination  when you get to the kennel.  Place your dog(s) in the kennel, lock the door latch and depending on how your dog(s) are acting we'll let them in through the door into the run or wait until the owner leaves to make it less stressful for the dogs. There are poop bags  and a disposal bin attached to the kennel, so please insure you pick up after your dog. Also there is a food drop where you can place your dog's food.  Also there is a motion sensored hand sanitizer station set up that we encourage our client to use. 

We prefer to bring the dog(s) out to you at the end of the day but if your dog(s) tend to pull excessively or become overstimulated we'll place them in the kennel upon your arrival, on a slip lead so you can control them easier. Feel free to take your dog(s) right out to your vehicle on the leads and simply return the lead by hanging it on the planter hook out by the sign at the driveway.

ENTERING AND EXITING OUR DRIVEWAY: 

Please pay attention to the driveway signage. This is 100% for your safety. The 311 is an extremely busy road. Because of this we have implemented an entrance and exit to our circular driveway. Both are well marked. 

WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY DROP OFF AND PICK UP TIMES: 

As in the past our weekend and holiday drop off and pick up times are as follows:

9:00 am to 11am - 4pm to 6pm. 

CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF DAYCARE:
As most of you already know we are very diligent regarding cleaning and sanitizing. Having said that we will be keeping a cleaning log that is available for any of our clients who wish to review it. Because our situation is unique, where we have restricted entry into the daycare building , we wanted to make sure that this information is available to anyone wishing to see it. I can supply you a sample copy of the cleaning log if you wish. Also we have available for review any of the Safety Data Sheets for all of our cleaning supplies upon your request.

DOG FOOD, SHAMPOO, TREATS AND SUPPLEMENT PICK UP:
We have established a drop off and pick up area for these items to the left of our entrance door. Small items will be placed in the cooler and larger items will be placed on top of the cooler or beside it. Hand sanitizer is located on the railing for your use, as well a bucket with a washcloth with sanitizer to wipe down the product should you wish. ***Please note every item is sanitized when it is placed outside, but we want you to be as safe as possible, so we have offered you these means to insure for yourself that all items for pick up are sanitized.

PAYMENT METHOD:
All payments will be by way of e-transfers to: information@redwoofinn.ca

Your patience is appreciated as things start to get busy again. The only way this plan can work is with your cooperation and understanding.
Again we want to thank all of you for trusting Red Woof Inn with the care of your dogs and we hope to continue to earn that trust during these turbulent times.