Doggie Lama Believes In Providing Answers To Frequently Asked Questions And To The Questions That Are Often UN-asked.
WHAT MAKES DOOGIE LAMA DIFFERENT?
Doggie Lama specializes in old, senior-aged and shy, timid, submissive dogs. DL offers private boarding for a very limited number of pre-screened clients per day and day care for those dogs that thrive in a gently playful environment or may have health issues that require extra attention. Your dog will be an ideal fit if they enjoy long walks, plenty of leisure time and thrill at the frequent sightings of hopping, chirping birds and scrambling squirrels! There is always plenty of reassuring “dog-speak”, toy play and tummy rubs and treats.
DOES DOGGIE LAMA BOARD DOGS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS?
Doggie Lama will always try to accommodate your dog’s medical and emotional needs. Medical needs might include seizures, pill administration, impaired vision, deafness, limited mobility and diabetes. If your dog was adopted through a shelter or is a rescue-your pet will also have special needs. Depending on the level of care needed, a custom quote may be necessary.
WHAT IS THE DOGGIE LAMA PET CARE GUARANTEE?
The Doggie Lama guarantee is proof of our 100% commitment to offer the highest standard of care possible. Your satisfaction and peace of mind is our priority. It includes: continuous updates via email or text, emergency support for any issues that arise, we are licensed, insured and bonded. We want your dog to love being at Doggie Lama. If your dog is not happy, we are not happy and we will refund your money.
HOW DOES SHARED DAY CARE AND BOARDING WORK?
Doggie Lama’s unique shared day care and boarding service allows for pet parents to enjoy our top tier services and premises at a lower price point. Some dogs still need a more, gentle, serene environment but are more than happy to share with another compatible playmate. A Sniff n’Wag© is required for shared service to ensure compatibility.
CAN YOU PROVIDE REFERENCES?
Yes! We go beyond simply posting some of our wonderful reviews on our website. We have many happy Doggie Lama pet parents who have offered to speak directly to prospective clients.
HOW DO YOU SET YOUR FEES?
Doggie Lama’s goal is to be both competitively priced but also to offer the most personal level of service available in North Seattle. Our fees reflect this goal. Boarding is based on a 24-hour service and day care is based on a 12-hour period. There is 30-minute grace period. A late fee of $10 will be charged after the grace period. Additionally, if your dog has special needs – we are willing to design a custom quote depending on the level of care needed. If Doggie Lama is not available during the time frame that you need, we will do our very best to help you find a solution.
HOW AM I BILLED FOR SERVICE?
Once you are booked for service with Doggie Lama, you will receive an email confirmation that will also serve as a statement for your records. The MC or Visa you have provided will be billed or you can pay directly using your credit card or Pay Pal account.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF MY DOG GETS SICK OR INJURED?
If your dog becomes sick or injured and it is during normal hours at your veterinarian’s office, your dog will be taken there immediately. If illness or injury occurs after hours- Doggie Lama will personally deliver your dog to the nearest pet emergency hospital.
WHAT IS THE VET EMERGENCY CLAUSE?
The purpose of the Vet Emergency clause is to define the financial limit-if any, that you are authorizing for medical treatment of your dog in your absence. Doggie Lama understands that this is an extremely difficult decision to make – but believe it is imperative to address as both an intelligent and compassionate preventative measure.
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH PROTOCOLS AT DOGGIE LAMA
Our interior space is professionally cleaned weekly with green cleaning products. All toys, water and food bowls are washed daily. Blankets and bedding that belong to Doggie Lama are washed prior to any first day dog visit. No pesticides are uses in the outdoor spaces and ground covers are either washable or made of organic materials.
HOW MUCH OUTDOOR TIME WILL MY DOG GET?
Being that this is Seattle, outdoor time will vary. The philosophy practiced at Doggie Lama is based on the belief that being outdoors, even for short periods of time over the course of a day is healthy for most dogs. There is the necessity for dogs to relieve themselves and the benefit of keeping their senses engaged. Sniffing, bird and squirrel sightings, hearing and feeling the wind-all are beneficial for dog health.
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM TIME MY DOG WILL BE LEFT ALONE?
Doggie Lama is a home-based business. This means that dogs will spend a minimum time alone during business hours and no more that 3 hours alone during the evening.
WHAT IS YOUR BACK-UP STRATEGY IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY?
Doggie Lama has several emergency plans in place depending on the particular situation. If you are travelling we will have a complete itinerary on file so that the status of your flight can be tracked. If you miss a flight or a flight is delayed your dog will remain under the care of Doggie Lama until you able to pick him/her up. You can reach Doggie Lama by cell phone or by landline 24/7. Any dog that is not on the premises, either in transport or on a walk will be wearing a GPS dog-tracking collar by Garmin. The Garmin collar links to a cellphone network to relay location information quickly and accurately.
