To help keep every pet safe and healthy, all dogs participating in Daycare or Overnight Boarding must meet the following health requirements before their stay:

Required Vaccinations

• Rabies
• Distemper (DHPP)
• Leptospirosis
• Canine Influenza
• Bordetella (Kennel Cough)

Required Testing

• Current Heartworm Test
• Negative Fecal Examination (required every 6 months)

Parasite Prevention

For the health and safety of all pets in our care, dogs must be on a year-round heartworm, flea, and tick prevention program.

For the safety of all our daycare guests, dogs over 6 months of age must be spayed or neutered to participate in daycare. In addition, all dogs must be current on the required vaccinations, testing, and parasite prevention before joining our daycare program.

Collar & Harness Requirements

For the safety and comfort of all pets in our care, we ask that dogs arrive wearing a standard buckle or quick-release (“click-on”) collar with proper identification.

To reduce the risk of injury during play and handling, we do not recommend or allow:

• Choke collars
• Prong (pinch) collars

If your dog must wear a harness, we ask that it be a simple strap-style harness. Please avoid bulky or heavily padded harnesses, as they can interfere with safe play, group interactions, and staff handling.

These guidelines help ensure a safer environment for your pet, other guests, and our team members. Thank you for helping us provide a fun and secure experience for every dog at PetCoral.

Cat Boarding Requirements

To help keep all of our feline guests healthy and safe, cats staying for boarding must meet the following health requirements prior to check-in.

Required Vaccinations

• Rabies
• Feline Distemper (FVRCP)

Required Testing

• Current Negative Fecal Examination

Parasite Prevention

For the health of your cat and all pets in our care, we ask that all feline guests remain on a year-round flea and tick prevention program.

Daycare Temperament Evaluation

Every Great Friendship Starts with a Proper Introduction!

The safety and well-being of every dog in our daycare program is our top priority. Before becoming a regular daycare guest, all dogs are required to complete a temperament evaluation.

What to Expect

Our temperament evaluation lasts a minimum of four hours, giving our trained staff the opportunity to get to know your dog and carefully introduce them to our daycare groups.

dogs are separated into playgroups based on their size

During the evaluation, we assess your dog’s:

• Social behavior with other dogs
• Comfort level in a group setting
• Play style and energy level
• Response to new environments and handlers
• Overall temperament and safety

Dogs are introduced gradually and in a controlled manner to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.

If Your Dog Passes…

Congratulations!

Your pup is officially welcomed into the PetCoral Daycare family and can begin enjoying regular daycare visits filled with supervised play, exercise, enrichment, and plenty of new friends.

If Your Dog Doesn’t Pass…

Not every dog enjoys a group play environment—and that’s perfectly okay!

If your pet isn’t a good fit for social daycare due to temperament, age, medical needs, or simply preferring their own space, we still have a solution.

We offer Individual Daycare in our boarding department, where your dog will receive one-on-one care, outdoor potty breaks, personalized attention, and a comfortable place to relax throughout the day without the stress of group play.

The Best Part?

Your dog’s temperament evaluation is completely FREE!

Our goal is to make sure every dog is placed in the environment where they will be the safest, happiest, and most comfortable. Whether your pet loves playing with friends or prefers a quieter day, we’ll find the option that’s right for them.