Furzy Paws Dog Day Care

Furzy Paws is an all year round inside and outside facility with numerous activities and stimulus to keep your dog entertained. It is not all 100 mph though, it’s just as important to ensure we have calm or time out spaces for your dog to relax or take a well-earned nap. All toys and play equipment are safe and hygienic and we provide a large variety for all breeds. The team here also create numerous games and tasks to stimulate their brains as a stimulated happy dog is a far healthier companion.

Pre-bookings are advised due to significant demand. However, on the day bookings and walk ins are still accepted (depending on availability).

Day Care bookings must be paid in advance through our website booking system; within our Furzy Paws centre at 95-97 Moyser Road, SW16 6SJ; or over the phone at 0208 617 9880.

All dogs must have the correct up to date vaccinations to be able to attend.

We are a Fully licenced and Insured venue with all staff Canine First Aid Trained.

Full Day Care allows drop off and collection between 8:30am - 6:30pm. Two on lead walks of 30 minutes to the local common/parks will be provided during this period.

Half Day Care allows drop off and collection within a morning or afternoon session. One on lead walk of 30 minutes to the local common/parks will be provided during this period.

Morning sessions are between 8:30am - 1:30pm and are a for a maximum of 5 hours - and Afternoon sessions are between 1:30pm-6:30pm and are for a maximum of 5 hours.

Due to capacity restrictions which ensure we have the staff numbers to provide to highest care we cannot allow half day sessions to over run. If a dog over runs from a morning to an afternoon or an afternoon session collection is later than closing a late fee of £25 will be added to the booking. (regardless of time spent at the facility).

Pricing

Discount Day Care Packages

Credits are a way of buying multiple sessions at preferential rates. These credits come in two forms, half day and full day which remain against an individuals profile and allow quick check-in / check out processes and price reductions. (Once a credit is used the package is non refundable).

Full Day Packages

Half day Packages

Its easy to top up your credits when your ready.

Day Care Credits can be gifted to others should you wish.

We are unable to accept dogs with fleas or ticks, please read our Terms and Conditions. All prices are subject to initial dog inspection.

Opening hours

Our normal hours are:

Monday 8:15am – 6.30pm

Tuesday 8:15am – 6.30pm

Wednesday 8:15am – 6.30pm

Thursday 8:15am – 6.30pm

Friday 8:15am - 6.30pm

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

We have a Day Care Entry Form which is downloadable here. This needs to be completed before we can accept any breed. Either bring this with you completed / compile this information at home and email to hello@furzypaws.com or pick up/complete the form at our facility.

At Furzy Paws we love dogs!! We also love Furzedown and our community and neighbours!!

Due to our close proximity to local people we have to operate a zero tolerance policy for vocal dogs.

We recognise a chatty dog is not a bad representation on anyone and most often than not barking occurs during super friendly play. We fully understand that animals have their own personalities and encouraging them to enjoy themselves is our ultimate goal, however we must be clear that chatty dogs unfortunately are not suitable for this particular environment.

To ensure we maximise dog harmony at Furzy Paws and keep this environment suitable for Day Care we must try our best to build a relaxed cohesive pack. By introducing a staged ‘new’ dog induction process we aim to identify individual dogs characters very early on and see how they adapt to the space and pack.

A ‘new’ to Furzy Paws Day Care dog must undergo three varied length sessions monitored by our qualified dog behaviour specialist before enrolment is agreed.

The first session is for a restricted time of just 15 minutes. During this session our qualified dog behaviour specialist will carry out a visual assessment, monitoring their interactions with other dogs, vocal levels, general temperament, obedience, play signals and aggression levels. We need to ensure our environment is right for them.

Dogs can have different characters within different environments so these shorter introduction sessions are important.

Following a successful initial 15 minutes assessment, a 60 minute session can be undertaken.

Following a successful 60 minutes session, a half day session can be booked.

Following a successful half day session, a full day care enrolment is possible.

If you wish to visit and look around please do reach out, your always welcome

What we require from you to allow your Pooch at Furzy Paws Day Care:

1.        Proof of the following Vaccinations (Certificate or Vet vaccination card or Vet letter)

~ Kennel Cough

~ Distemper

~ Hepatitis

~ Parvovirus

~ Parainfluenza

~ Two Types of Leptospirosis

2.        Proof of worming and effective flea and parasite treatment (proof provided by signing our wavier)

3.        Vet Information (Name, Address, contact email, contact Number)

4.        Confirmation your pooch is Micro Chipped 

~ Additional information which can help your dog settle would be:

~ Likes and dislikes / Social preferences / Personality traits

~ Medical information

We love dogs!

Ensuring they are playful, happy, and friendly is our priority. Shy or timid dogs can grow in confidence and fit in well at Furzy Paws. We assess all dogs from the minute we meet them, ensuring that we understand the most appropriate methods of introduction for each individual and which pack suit their needs best. We recommend a few short visits before they come in for their first full day. Our team aim to manage and improve every dogs social capabilities, and truly believe we can enhance their wellbeing.

We do not allow aggressive or dangerous dogs. 

We do not allow aggressive play, excessive barking, or dominant behaviour. Our staff use positive reinforcement techniques to maintain a calm energy within each pack/area. We understand that many dogs may be over-excited on their first day so we will work with your dog to teach him/her the rules.

Should you want to tag on any grooming or spa options to your fury friends experience this is simple through our booking page or just let our team know. Please do try and do this in advance as we can’t guarantee space.

Additional information to note for day care 

We request that your dog come to our centre with a leash, a well-fitted collar or harness, and ID tags. Pinch and chain collars are allowed, but we will remove them in the Day Care setting for safety reasons.

We do not feed dogs in our care unless they have special requirements - If your dog requires feeding during the day, please bring the food in a container labelled with your dog’s name and feeding instructions. Our system can store all dietary requirements and any information you deem appropriate against your pet. We are also able to administer most medications throughout the day. Please call us for details.

During colder/wetter days, you may wish to provide a coat for your dog.

Vaccinations/Worming and Flea Treatments

For the protection of all the dogs attending Day Care we must insist that all dogs are fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for fleas. We require proof of these certificates with copies stored. When registering your dog with us at Day Care you will be required to provide record/evidence of the following:

Record of a full 2 part up to date vaccination.

We recommend dogs are wormed every 3 months (for the protection of the dogs and public health), as well as being  flea treated monthly with effective products. Examination will be performed at the assessment to ensure your dog is free from fleas.

Castrated and uncastrated dogs

Generally, it is not advisable to accept dogs in season into Day Care because of the disruption it can cause to other dogs. All adult male dogs should be castrated, and we would expect owners of puppies to have plans to get their dog castrated at an appropriate age. However, we are open to discussing the possibility of taking entire dogs if we believe their behaviour will be acceptable and non-disruptive in the Day Care environment. For the well-being of the dogs in Day Care, management has the right to refuse a dog.

Our centre has done its very best to use sustainable or biodegradable products or materials throughout to minimise our carbon footprint. Furzedown (hence Furzy Paws) is our community and we aim to have a positive impact.

We always welcome feedback and if you feel you wish to leave a comment, please pop it across to us through the contact us section, it will reach the management team.