vicklynn
09-04-2009, 06:49 PM
I was reading the thread on what were doing this weekend. Well, were FULL up at the doggy motel, and I thought Id share a bit about what we do.
Anyone have questions, feel free to ask.
First thing in the morning the dogs are let out to the outside play area where they can potty. There are 4 group areas and the separate dog runs also.
We have Separates, Bigs, Mediums(interchangeable with Bigs, depending on who can play with who), Smalls, and Timids. And if needed we make an old folks group, not necessarily old dogs, some dogs just need less play time and more relaxation time.
While the dogs are out playing the crew sets up the inside area with blankets and fresh water. During this time we may have check ins, so the dogs will need to be introduced after all areas are set up. Even dogs that are regulars need introduced(they may of not had their coffee yet, so for safety reasons, introduction is a must for every dog).
After we set up the inside, we go clean up their mess in the outside play area, lay blankets and give fresh water. When all is done with set up, we introduce any dogs needed, then let them have the indoor and outdoor play areas, per play group.
A couple of the crew are sent in to pre-clean. That consists of cleaning up the rooms of any doggy messes, dumping and wipeing water bowls, and feeding. Sounds easy...LOL....ya right. We use ALOT of pee pads in the rooms and they have to be wiped of feces before they can go in the washer, and feed, every dog is fed differently and most with their own food, and some special needs are met.
That can take 1 1/2 hrs to 2, just to preclean.
When preclean is done, some one comes in, vacuums the rooms, hallway, fills water bowls, mops, and shuts down(relays pee pads, rugs, makes sure room is finished for the dog to come in for its nap and food).
During that time, who ever is in is answering phones, taking reservations, answering any questions, doing tours, calling vets as needed, checking dogs in, checking dogs out, doing laundry, getting dogs things ready for pre check out, or setting dogs rooms up. Always on the go, everyone.
The people outside with the dogs are constantly picking up poo, sitting with separates, sweeping mats of rock, checking blankets, pulling them as needed and putting clean ones down, playing with the dogs, and keeping peace as needed.
When the dogs are put up for their AM nap n feed, we then check med cards for any dog needing meds, do more laundry, do dishes, put laundry away, check with the 8 hr crew for any chores need done, garbage taken out(peeeeeuuuuu).
Anway, whew, if you read all that you get 1LB of brownies...LOL
Here is Carolines Pampered Pet Motel. Enjoy!!!
http://www.carolinespamperedpetmotel.com/home.nxg
Anyone have questions, feel free to ask.
First thing in the morning the dogs are let out to the outside play area where they can potty. There are 4 group areas and the separate dog runs also.
We have Separates, Bigs, Mediums(interchangeable with Bigs, depending on who can play with who), Smalls, and Timids. And if needed we make an old folks group, not necessarily old dogs, some dogs just need less play time and more relaxation time.
While the dogs are out playing the crew sets up the inside area with blankets and fresh water. During this time we may have check ins, so the dogs will need to be introduced after all areas are set up. Even dogs that are regulars need introduced(they may of not had their coffee yet, so for safety reasons, introduction is a must for every dog).
After we set up the inside, we go clean up their mess in the outside play area, lay blankets and give fresh water. When all is done with set up, we introduce any dogs needed, then let them have the indoor and outdoor play areas, per play group.
A couple of the crew are sent in to pre-clean. That consists of cleaning up the rooms of any doggy messes, dumping and wipeing water bowls, and feeding. Sounds easy...LOL....ya right. We use ALOT of pee pads in the rooms and they have to be wiped of feces before they can go in the washer, and feed, every dog is fed differently and most with their own food, and some special needs are met.
That can take 1 1/2 hrs to 2, just to preclean.
When preclean is done, some one comes in, vacuums the rooms, hallway, fills water bowls, mops, and shuts down(relays pee pads, rugs, makes sure room is finished for the dog to come in for its nap and food).
During that time, who ever is in is answering phones, taking reservations, answering any questions, doing tours, calling vets as needed, checking dogs in, checking dogs out, doing laundry, getting dogs things ready for pre check out, or setting dogs rooms up. Always on the go, everyone.
The people outside with the dogs are constantly picking up poo, sitting with separates, sweeping mats of rock, checking blankets, pulling them as needed and putting clean ones down, playing with the dogs, and keeping peace as needed.
When the dogs are put up for their AM nap n feed, we then check med cards for any dog needing meds, do more laundry, do dishes, put laundry away, check with the 8 hr crew for any chores need done, garbage taken out(peeeeeuuuuu).
Anway, whew, if you read all that you get 1LB of brownies...LOL
Here is Carolines Pampered Pet Motel. Enjoy!!!
http://www.carolinespamperedpetmotel.com/home.nxg