Pandemic Notice, We're back to our regular schedule with kennel drop off & pick up.
COVID - 19 Safety Plan
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.
KENNEL DROP OFF AND PICK UP:
We are not allowing anyone inside the daycare at all.
We have installed a 48” X 48” X 72" dog kennel where the dog’s owner will drop off and pick up their dog(s). We have a dog door cut into the fence so all we do is open it and the dog(s) can then come right into the run.
Please call or text us approximately 15 minutes prior to your arrival for drop off or pick up. This will give us time to get ready for your dog (s). Please do not message us on Facebook Messenger as we do not monitor it regularly.
***ALL DOGS ARE TO BE ON LEASH WHILE ON OUR PROPERTY, NO EXCEPTIONS. Even if your dog is on leash please use our slip leads which you'll find on the hook by the All Dogs Must Be On Leash sign by the driveway. This enables us to lead dogs in through the sliding door inside the daycare run. You can remove your dog's collar and leash once you get them inside the kennel.
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. 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.
PICKUP:
Feel free to take dog(s) your right out to your vehicle on the leads that we have on them. Simply return the lead by hanging it on the planter hook out by the sign at the driveway. Please insure that the kennel door is securely locked before leaving with your dog to insure that it's ready for the next dog to go out.
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.
These are just two of the courses and workshops I've taken regarding running a daycare during a pandemic through IBPSA:
What Animal Care Providers Need to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Our safety plan and protocols are all safety driven and we pride ourselves in going the extra mile to insure the safety of our clients, their dogs and ourselves.
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.