- Dog Walking
“At North Country Dog, we believe every dog and their owners deserve a break, offering both long and short walks to explore wherever they may want to go”.
- Dog Grooming
“Providing essential grooming for your dog, ensuring they look great and feel loved and safe after each appointment”.
- Pet Sitting
“We offer pet sitting services for all types of animals, respecting your home and any rules you have”.
- Overnight Boarding
“We offer overnight boarding for dogs, both scheduled and last minute, after a meet and greet”.
- Training
“We provide various training options, including Obedience, Behavioral, Balanced, and Scent work Training, with prices varying based on the specific needs of the dog and the customer”.
North Country Dog
Bordetella (Kennel Cough) Prevention & Response Protocol
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
- All dogs must have a current Bordetella vaccine on file.
- Accepted forms: Injectable, Intranasal, or Oral.
- Vaccine must be administered at least 3-7 days prior to attending daycare.
- Vaccine must be renewed annually, or every 6 months if recommended by your vet.
DAILY HEALTH SCREENING
At check-in, dogs will be screened for: - Coughing
- Sneezing
- Nasal discharge
- Lethargy
- Eye or nose irritation
Any dog showing symptoms will be turned away.
IF A DOG DEVELOPS SYMPTOMS DURING DAYCARE - The dog will be immediately isolated from the group.
- Owners will be contacted for prompt pickup.
- All areas the dog accessed will be disinfected thoroughly.
- Staff will monitor all dogs for further symptoms.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
If a dog in our care is confirmed to have Bordetella: - All potentially exposed clients will be notified.
- Notification will include:
- Date of potential exposure
- Symptoms to watch for
- Our ongoing cleaning and safety measures
RETURN-TO-DAYCARE POLICY - Dogs must stay home for 10-14 days after symptoms resolve.
- A veterinary clearance may be required to return.
CLEANING & SANITATION - High-contact surfaces cleaned daily with veterinary-grade disinfectants (e.g., Rescue(TM),
KennelSol(TM)). - Full facility deep-cleaned weekly or more often during outbreak periods.
- Food and water bowls sanitized after each use.
STAFF SAFETY & HYGIENE - Hands washed between handling dogs.
- Gloves worn when managing sick animals.
- Clothes changed if contaminated.
AIR CIRCULATION - Fans and ventilation systems used to promote airflow.
- Air purifiers run in enclosed areas to reduce airborne pathogens.
DOCUMENTATION - All illnesses logged for trend tracking.
- Incident reports kept on file.
- Transparent communication maintained with clients.
For questions or concerns, please contact us at:
Phone: 603-345-7612
Email: northcountrydog22@gmail.com
Website: http://www.northcountrydog.com
Thank you for helping us keep our pack healthy! - The North Country Dog Team