Why the Canine Fitness and Fun Center? Canine Fitness and Fun Center was created to provide an alternative to the typical dog day care in the Denver Metropolitan area. With additional emphasis on fitness, each dog will enjoy the benefits of exercise and socialization in a supervised group as well as individual attention. What sets us miles apart from our competitors? Our 4 separate indoor and outdoor play areas are provided for different stimulating activities including our Activity room with ramps, stairs tunnels and mazes., Above all we offer our 2 amazing indoor swimming pools. For the swimmers, a huge 25' x 13' x 4 foot deep pool, and for our smaller dogs, or non swimmers, a 9' x 17' x 2 foot deep swimming pool just to romp and play in the fresh filtered water. Our pools are surrounded by a custom built deck to make access easy and safe as well as equipped with ramps for safe entry and exit from the pools. Dogs love water - and water is a great fitness avenue for all breeds. Our Staff Because safety for your pet is the highest priority here at CFFC, our staff includes five members that are Certified Pet Care Technicians, an American Boarding Kennel Association certification program designed to teach the basic principles of animal care (including Animal CPR, behavior recognition, pack mentality and basic first aid), facilities management and customer relations. Rhonda Siegel is a Level 2 Certified Pet Care Technician and is studying to complete the 3rd and final Level. Is the Canine Fitness and Fun Center safe for all dogs? CFFC is a member of the American Boarding and Kennel Association and the Colorado Association of Dog Daycares, and provides an extremely safe facility with a staff to dog ratio of no more than 12 large breed dogs to one staff member. (15:1 for small dogs). CFFC will provide a safe and healthy environment to care and nurture each dog in a comfortable indoor/outdoor location with several different stimulating activities (as well as a nap time room as to avoid over stimulation). We care about the health and well being of your best friends, and by exercising your dog on a regular basis, you may be improving their quality of life exponentially. CFFC is appropriate for all breeds and sizes of dogs as they all need exercise, play time, love, and extra attention! Each dog will be evaluated (all dogs must be neutered or spayed over the age of 6 months), temperament tested, and have vaccinations verified, only then will qualified dogs be accepted into our daycare and pools. A daycare agreement and waiver form will be completed prior to the initial visit. Please Contact Us to set up your free evaluation today. During the course of the day our staff will naturally discourage negative behavior such as jumping, chewing, and signs of aggression. Highly trained staff will supervise dogs at all times whether inside or out. Does my dog have to be a swimmer? Not at all! Many dogs just love playing in the water. The custom built 1-2 foot deep pool is not only for smaller dogs, but for those that just love romping in the water with out actually swimming. Canine Fitness and Fun Center also offers over 3000 sqat ft of additional play area for those non-swimmers. First time swimmers will be fitted with a doggy life vest and monitored with individual attention. We are also happy to set a special one on one appointment for beginner swimmers to see if they enjoy the water without the ruckus of all the other dogs playing. Treats and Food? At CFFC, no food is given without owners permission. We recommend feeding your dog before and after daycare, but when daytime feeding are necessary owners supply their own food as not to upset the dogs digestion. All dogs are fed in individual kennels per your feeding requirements for $3.00/day. Ice cubes are also used as a bonus during the day! The dogs love to chew and play with them and they provide additional hydration in a safe and fun treat. Kong Comfort Time Give your dog a special treat at nap time. CFFC provides the Kongs, stuff them with Peanut Butter or Liver flavor filling and special kong treats, then are frozen and given to them when they are in their individual kennels for nap time. Kong treats are a great way to treat your dog during the day and give some extra nutrients for that long day of play. What Vaccines are required? It is the responsibility of the Client to provide proof of vaccination history for each animal swimming or attending daycare. To insure the protection of all the pets under our care, Distemper, Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations must be up to date 7 days prior to attending daycare. Animals, whose vaccinations are not up to date, will not be allowed to attend daycare. Bordetella must be updated every 6 months. Young puppies must have a minimum of 2 series of vaccines to be admitted. Can owners stay and watch? During Private Swim Sessions owners are allowed to stay with their pets by the pools. For the safety of our patrons, clients will not be allowed in the play or swim areas during open play, however viewing of the pools is possible from the lobby so owners can watch their dogs enjoying their time as well as online web cameras in each area to view their pets from any computer. CFFC is staffed with trained professionals that supervise dogs at all times. Are facility tours available? Absolutely, we would love for you to come and check our amazing facility. We prefer tours Monday - Friday during nap time from 12pm-2pm as it is a great time to visit our facility for a tour while the dogs are tucked away in their nap room. What is the benifit of swimming for older dogs or after surgery? Swimming provides non-weight bearing exercise for dogs that suffer from arthritis, hip dysplasia or other ailments the come with along with age. We encourage owners to participate in private swims, even getting in the pools with thier own pets. Our trained staff is available and willing to either help owners with the swim or do it for you while you wait.