terms & Policies

While your dog is staying with us, he or she will come into contact with other dogs. Every effort will be made to ensure the safety of your pups by monitoring and enforcing restrictions on dogs as set forth in our procedures. Your dogs comfort and safety are our primary goals!
Dogs, at times, can present a certain level of risk. Every dog reacts differently in different situations, and there are inherent risks involved in owning, training, and handling dogs. There are also risks in dogs participating in daycare, boarding or training, including but not limited to: injuries to people, animals and property, and the transmission of disease. We ask you to please respect these policies, as they are put in place to protect your dog. Even if you believe your dog doesn’t need the protection of these policies, dog behavior can be unpredictable so overall compliance is important for everyones safety.

We thank you for supporting us and hope you understand that we put these policies in place for everyones well being and safety.

HEALTH & BEHAVIOR

We require that all owners and their dogs come for a “meet & greet” before any boarding or daycare reservation.

We believe in the importance of safety and happiness that your dog will experience while in our care. Should a dog not be a good fit for our home and other pups, we will offer alternate options.

Dogs may experience sore muscles, joints, and fatigue if they are not used to the high level of physical activity.

Dogs who are not well-socialized may not know how to respectfully interact with other dogs and are at higher risk of altercations with other dogs.

In the event that your dog bites another dog or any person, we may contact appropriate authorities.

We are trained to prevent and identify health issues associated with boarding and day care, however we are not veterinarians. We will not be liable for the treatment or diagnosis of any preexisting injury or health condition when a dog enters our home, or contracts while staying with us, nor will we be liable of any preexisting condition that worsens during their stay.

All dogs must have current vaccinations, including Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza Virus (both H3N8 and H3N2). In most cases we honor your veterinarian’s vaccination protocol. We also require that all dogs are on monthly flea, tick and heartworm preventative.

If your dog has been treated for a contagious illness, we cannot accept your dog for at least two (2) weeks after treatment has been completed and a statement of health is obtained from a licensed veterinarian.  

If at any time your dog is found to have fleas or ticks, we may provide the appropriate flea or tick removal treatment and you authorize us to provide such service at your additional expense.

If your dog requires medical attention, our first choice is to take your dog to your own vet. If this is not possible, we will make sure your dog gets the highest quality care possible in the shortest amount of time. All medical charges that we incur are due when you pick up your dog.

We may accept certain older dogs and we may administer routine medication for chronic conditions, but we are not equipped to care for acutely sick, aggressive or biting dogs.

I understand that LUCKY STAR DOG TRAINING is not responsible or liable for any of the following: injuries (or death) to my dog caused by other dogs (including being bitten), diseases or ailments which my dog may contract from other dogs, including infections and viruses, falls, theft, collisions with vehicles, running away, natural disasters, fire, the unavailability of emergency medical care or any items necessary for the care of my dog due to circumstances beyond the control of LUCKY STAR DOG TRAINING (including food, water, medicine, and electricity), the negligence or deliberate acts of third parties, or injuries or death to my dog caused by themselves including but not limited to hanging themselves, ingesting foreign objects, chewing themselves, chewing foreign objects, or running away.

You represent that to the best of your knowledge, your pet has not been exposed to rabies, distemper, or parvovirus within 30 days prior to beginning its stay with us.

CANINE COUGH: The upper respiratory condition known as “canine cough” also known as the Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), is a group of diseases that affects the respiratory tract and whose most common symptom is a cough. These diseases may include other symptoms as well, such as nasal or ocular discharge, decrease in appetite and in energy. The virus mutates, just as does the flu virus in humans, and the vaccination is not 100% effective against canine cough. Canine cough is a risk associated with boarding, daycare, and anywhere dogs get together. We take the utmost precaution in creating a safe environment for our guests, and this includes minimizing the chances of them contracting Canine Cough through in-depth daily disinfection, close monitoring of dogs as well as vaccination requirements.

We reserve the right to refuse a dog at drop-off for any reason, including without limit, if it appears to us the dog is sick, injured, in pain, or that its behavior could jeopardize the health or safety of other dogs or humans. No dog can stay with us unless the dog is healthy and we have confirmation from a licensed veterinarian that the dog has received all vaccinations required.

Should we notice a change in the health or behavior of your dog, we will do our best to notify you. If we feel that medical attention is necessary, we will get medical attention as soon as possible. If something is relatively minor (allergies, scratches, etc.), we will notify you upon pick-up. We look over every single dog every day, however we cannot guarantee we will find everything.

SAFETY & ABANDONMENT PROCEDURE

Your dog must be leashed at all times upon arrival on our property.

You must provide an adult, over the age of 18, as your emergency contact.

Your contact must also be someone other than the primary dog parent(s) and should not be someone traveling with you if you are leaving town. If we cannot reach you, you authorize us to contact them.

You agree that your contact shall have your full and complete authority to make any and all decisions, including those related to the health of your dog and the expenditure of funds, for or on behalf of you and your dog.

In an emergency or natural disaster, every effort will be made to contact you to retrieve your dog. You agree that LUCKY STAR, at its sole discretion, is authorized to transport, and/or to make temporary alternative arrangements to house and care for your dog until you or your contact can retrieve the dog. You understand it may not always be possible to safely evacuate your dog.

We only allow the safest bones and chews- Greenies, Kongs, Smartbones. Please do not bring any rawhides/ bully sticks or such chews .

We sterilize everything every day, so your chew will likely be ruined or lost.

For proper hygiene, we will provide appropriate bedding for your dog. Special Primo Pads in every kennel and thicker beds for older, arthritic dogs.

Please make sure that your dog has an up-to-date I.D tag on his/her collar.

To prevent loss or ingestion, we do not allow any tracking or fitness devices attached to collars. If one has been left on, we will remove it for safekeeping and return it at pick up.

Please keep your dogs favorite toys safe at home for they may never make it back!

if your dog is deemed abandoned under local, state, or federal laws or regulations, or in LUCKY STAR’s discretion as permitted by law, we will follow the Abandoned Pet Procedure. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, if you fail to pick up your dog by the designated time:

All services will stop, with the exception of medication administration necessary to ensure the dog’s health, safety and basic boarding services (food, water, relief time and shelter). In-training guests may be converted to boarding services if the dog has not been picked up within the pick up day and you shall pay the expense.

We will attempt to contact you by telephone and/or in writing using the information that you have provided, advising you that if your dog is not picked up within a reasonable time period, your dog will be deemed abandoned and that we will deliver the dog to a third party adoption partner, Animal Control or other similar government agency. You understand that you may lose ownership of your dog under these circumstances. If you fail to pick-up your dog for any reason, YOU RELEASE LUCKY STAR FROM ALL FURTHER LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR DOG.

FINANCIAL

You agree to pay us for the services we provide to your dog during each visit at the rates set forth at the start of such visit.

Prices are subject to change without notice and seasonal rates may apply.

Charges begin at drop-off of your dog.

Charges are calculated on a 24 hour basis. If the pick up time is later then the original drop off time, additional charges will be due.

You are responsible to provide the necessary amount of food for the duration of your dogs stay. We reserve the right to purchase, at your expense, the appropriate food for the remainder of their stay.

If you do not pay your bill in full, LUCKY STAR is required to return your dog to you at the time of check-out. You understand however, that you will remain liable for all charges incurred during your dog’s stay, and LUCKY STAR reserves the right to collect any unpaid balance.

If you or your authorized contact do not pick up your dog at the agreed upon time, we will continue to provide the services as set forth in this agreement at your expense. If LUCKY STAR determines, at its sole discretion, that an extension of services is required, payment in full may be required prior to extending such services.
You shall remain liable to us for all unpaid charges, including, but not limited to the court costs and reasonable attorneys fees incurred in the collection of the charges.
Private lessons purchased individually or as a package will not be refunded.
Daycares purchased individually or as a package will not be refunded.

RESERVATIONS & CANCELLATIONS

Reservations are accepted but not guaranteed without verification of LUCKY STAR’S requirements.

HOLIDAYS: We require a deposit (50% of your total bill) for holiday boarding stays (New Years, Spring Break, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). This deposit will be applied to your boarding charges and is refundable if you cancel your reservation at least 15 days prior to your scheduled drop off date. Cancellations less the 48 hours in advance will be subject to the total boarding stay. During holiday stays, there will not be any multiple dog discounts. Each dog will be full price.

BOARDING: Guests will receive a full refund if they cancel at least 48 hours prior to the initial stay. Cancellations less then 48 hours in advance will be subject to the total boarding stay. Once your stay has started, we will accept early pick-ups and modifications, however the original total will be charged and due.

BOARD & TRAIN: We require a non refundable deposit in order to book your reservation. Guests will receive a full refund if they cancel at least 15 days prior to the initial start of training. Cancellations less than 15 days in advance will be subject to 50% of the total bill.

DAYCARES: Please give us at least 24 hours cancellation notice or you will be charged for the session.

PRIVATE LESSONS: Please give us at least 48 hours cancellation notice or you will be charged for the lesson.

Our cancellation policies also apply to cancelations due to exposure or contraction of COVID19.

All fees for boarding, boarding & train, daycares and lessons are due upon services rendered.

Because of inclement weather, we sometimes have to cancel Daycare. If a session is cancelled, we will contact you the previous day or early that same morning.

TRAINING AGREEMENT

WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE TRAINING PROVIDED TO LAST ANY AMOUNT OF TIME AND YOU AGREE NOT TO SUE, TAKE LEGAL MEASURES OR CONTEST PAYMENT OF TRAINING

DOODLE/lONG COAT BREEDS

For their health and comfort, please have your doodle groomed (short), PRIOR (less then a week) to any extended stay or Board & Train.

We are NOT liable for any matting or grooming needs during their stay.

WHAT TO BRING

Please bring:

- Enough food for the entire stay. Should we run out, you can have some shipped or delivered directly to us.

- Any medications your pup needs!

- Their favorite treats (optional- we have plenty!).

Not to bring:

- For hygiene and safety reasons, do not bring bedding, towels or clothes.

- For safety reasons, we do not accept any rawhides.

- Due to space limitations and inability to store at proper temperatures, we do not accept any RAW/FROZEN food.

- No electronic tracking devices! We are not responsible for any lost or damaged devices. Please leave yours at home!