| Very Important Pet Country Lodging |
| Are you going on vacation? Is your pet going to the kennel or staying home waiting for the pet sitter? Doesn't your best friend deserve a vacation too? While you are away we can guarantee that your pet is having just as much fun as you are! Our play yards are grassy and very BIG! NO extra charge for: treats, hugs walks or extra time to play. All of our guests are spoiled equally. Pets are welcome for one night or extended stays Vacations are available with or without training school. |
We offer country lodging for a limited
number of Very Important Pets. Located on
five beautiful acres, 1/2 acre play yards,
indoor air-conditioned/heated suites,
indoor/outdoor kennels and professional 24
hr. care-givers, The Canine Center can offer
your pet an exclusive vacation of his own.
There is no other facility like it in Central
Florida.
number of Very Important Pets. Located on
five beautiful acres, 1/2 acre play yards,
indoor air-conditioned/heated suites,
indoor/outdoor kennels and professional 24
hr. care-givers, The Canine Center can offer
your pet an exclusive vacation of his own.
There is no other facility like it in Central
Florida.
We are first and foremost "Canine Behavior Specialists". Happy, relaxed,
content guests are our number 1 priority. Our low stress environment allows
us to continually achieve our goal.
content guests are our number 1 priority. Our low stress environment allows
us to continually achieve our goal.
Owned and operated by Norma Najorka your pet receives a vacation
promoting a healthy physical and mental environment your pet will thrive in.
Norma's canine-related experience and education in behavioral psychology
ensure the very best will be provided for your canine friend.
promoting a healthy physical and mental environment your pet will thrive in.
Norma's canine-related experience and education in behavioral psychology
ensure the very best will be provided for your canine friend.
Your pet will receive his personality evaluation during your acceptance interview.
We require to meet your pet before his first stay and give you the opportunity to
meet us, see the facility and address any concerns or questions you may have.
Your pet should be people friendly and allow us to handle him in a gentle manner. He
is not required to be "dog friendly" but should not be overly aggressive when near
the fences. If your pet likes to play with others, he will have a blast playing with new
friends. Pet areas are divided and pets are allowed to interact with other pets with
compatible personalities.
Pet's are given plenty of outside playtime in very large, grass yards complete with
"baby pools" and toys. Elderly pets wander around and lounge in the sun together,
shy dogs are with shy dogs, tiny dogs play with friends their own size, while the big
rowdy guys tumble and chase others who enjoy the same.
We are never too busy for individual attention because we limit the number of guests
to 23. This limit is by choice and not restriction. Our staff is always attentive and
Norma and her husband live on the property.
Example of your pet's daily schedule
6:30 AM - Everybody out to potty
7:00 AM to 10:00 PM - Out door playtime and exercise
10:00 am to noon - everyone back inside to cool down and relax
Noon - lunch time
2:00 pm - back out to potty and play
2:00 to 5:00 pm - staff interacts individually with the guests (training for those
scheduled, grooming and health inspections for all)
7:00 to 9:00 PM Guests scheduled will participate in group training classes
7:00 PM to 9 PM - everyone back out to play and socialize
9:00 to 10:30 pm - back inside
10:30 pm last walks and outdoor potty sessions
If any pet is required to eat more than our regular feeding sessions...never a problem
Fees:
$25.00 per night, $23.00 per night additional pet, $20.00 per night third pet (same
household) No additional fees for medications or attention. All pets are spoiled
equally.
Long term boarding rates: $25.00 per night- 1st 10 nights, $23.00 per night-next 10
nights, $20.00 per night-next 10 nights. (rates are consecutive nights)
No additional fees for medications, elderly or puppy care, extra walks etc. We
welcome pets who have "special" needs. All dogs are spoiled equally.
Training/Boarding sessions are available. Please see the bottom of this page.
Hours of operation for appointments and visitations
8:30 to noon - Monday through Friday
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Monday through Friday
8:30 AM to 2:00 PM- Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Sunday
Pets must "check out" by noon to avoid an additional half-day fee (except Sundays)
Reservations must be made in advance.
Scheduled visits, check in and out times are strictly observed to preserve our
private, exclusive atmosphere. Please no exceptions
CHECK IN/OUT BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Gate will be locked at other times. A
$25.00 non scheduled pickup/drop off/visitation fee will be charged for off hour visits.
This is our home please respect our privacy.
$10.00 Bath fee. Baths are mandatory as your pet does get dirty in the play yards
Baths include: Shampoo, ears cleaned, nail trim and a light blow dry. Pets may still
be damp at time of pick up.
If you want "the works" please see below for mini grooms.
Baths are free if your dog is short coated or has a medium coat in VERY good
condition, without tangles and minimal shedding.
Medium to long coated dogs or dogs with tangles or excessive shedding will be
charged a $20.00 fee
Mini grooms are available for $20.00 and include bath, complete comb/brush out,
removal of dead hair & hand drying, nail trim, ear cleaning, face/feet/hind quarters
trimmed. An additional 15.00 fee will be charged for dogs requiring mat/knot,
excessive dead hair (shedding) removal or dog's with extra thick coats (Collie, Chow
etc.) This process is very time consuming.
PROOF OF VACCINATIONS REQUIRED
It is recommended that he/she receive a Bordetella (Canine Cough) vaccination at least
one month prior to his stay. Intranasal vaccines are effective within 4 days and are 95%
effective for 6 to 8 months. Injectable vaccines are effective within 2 weeks and are
approximately 70% effective for up to one year. Please ask your Vet for current info
concerning the effectiveness of this vaccine.
We require to meet your pet before his first stay and give you the opportunity to
meet us, see the facility and address any concerns or questions you may have.
Your pet should be people friendly and allow us to handle him in a gentle manner. He
is not required to be "dog friendly" but should not be overly aggressive when near
the fences. If your pet likes to play with others, he will have a blast playing with new
friends. Pet areas are divided and pets are allowed to interact with other pets with
compatible personalities.
Pet's are given plenty of outside playtime in very large, grass yards complete with
"baby pools" and toys. Elderly pets wander around and lounge in the sun together,
shy dogs are with shy dogs, tiny dogs play with friends their own size, while the big
rowdy guys tumble and chase others who enjoy the same.
We are never too busy for individual attention because we limit the number of guests
to 23. This limit is by choice and not restriction. Our staff is always attentive and
Norma and her husband live on the property.
Example of your pet's daily schedule
6:30 AM - Everybody out to potty
7:00 AM to 10:00 PM - Out door playtime and exercise
10:00 am to noon - everyone back inside to cool down and relax
Noon - lunch time
2:00 pm - back out to potty and play
2:00 to 5:00 pm - staff interacts individually with the guests (training for those
scheduled, grooming and health inspections for all)
7:00 to 9:00 PM Guests scheduled will participate in group training classes
7:00 PM to 9 PM - everyone back out to play and socialize
9:00 to 10:30 pm - back inside
10:30 pm last walks and outdoor potty sessions
If any pet is required to eat more than our regular feeding sessions...never a problem
Fees:
$25.00 per night, $23.00 per night additional pet, $20.00 per night third pet (same
household) No additional fees for medications or attention. All pets are spoiled
equally.
Long term boarding rates: $25.00 per night- 1st 10 nights, $23.00 per night-next 10
nights, $20.00 per night-next 10 nights. (rates are consecutive nights)
No additional fees for medications, elderly or puppy care, extra walks etc. We
welcome pets who have "special" needs. All dogs are spoiled equally.
Training/Boarding sessions are available. Please see the bottom of this page.
Hours of operation for appointments and visitations
8:30 to noon - Monday through Friday
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Monday through Friday
8:30 AM to 2:00 PM- Saturday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Sunday
Pets must "check out" by noon to avoid an additional half-day fee (except Sundays)
Reservations must be made in advance.
Scheduled visits, check in and out times are strictly observed to preserve our
private, exclusive atmosphere. Please no exceptions
CHECK IN/OUT BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Gate will be locked at other times. A
$25.00 non scheduled pickup/drop off/visitation fee will be charged for off hour visits.
This is our home please respect our privacy.
$10.00 Bath fee. Baths are mandatory as your pet does get dirty in the play yards
Baths include: Shampoo, ears cleaned, nail trim and a light blow dry. Pets may still
be damp at time of pick up.
If you want "the works" please see below for mini grooms.
Baths are free if your dog is short coated or has a medium coat in VERY good
condition, without tangles and minimal shedding.
Medium to long coated dogs or dogs with tangles or excessive shedding will be
charged a $20.00 fee
Mini grooms are available for $20.00 and include bath, complete comb/brush out,
removal of dead hair & hand drying, nail trim, ear cleaning, face/feet/hind quarters
trimmed. An additional 15.00 fee will be charged for dogs requiring mat/knot,
excessive dead hair (shedding) removal or dog's with extra thick coats (Collie, Chow
etc.) This process is very time consuming.
PROOF OF VACCINATIONS REQUIRED
It is recommended that he/she receive a Bordetella (Canine Cough) vaccination at least
one month prior to his stay. Intranasal vaccines are effective within 4 days and are 95%
effective for 6 to 8 months. Injectable vaccines are effective within 2 weeks and are
approximately 70% effective for up to one year. Please ask your Vet for current info
concerning the effectiveness of this vaccine.
Details for boarding with training
See photos of pets at play, training and rest.
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