Doggy Boot Camp

We apologise for any inconvinience caused. We have presently suspended this service due to the opening of our store at Turf Club Road.

Why Doggy Boot Camp vs Pet Sitting or Day Boarding?

Doggy Boot Camp (DBC) is a version of pet sitting with large amounts of exercise and will ensure your pet dog is well exercised, contented, happy and healthy. Moreover, the dogs will be exercised off-leash and allowed to run free which is important as it is their natural instincts and behaviors and these need an avenue of expression.

Normal pet sitting and day boarding rarely incorporates sufficient amounts of exercise and one-on-one interaction between people and dogs, as well as interaction amongst dogs themselves. Lack of exercise can lead to poor muscle tone, obesity, heart ailments, bone disorders and often results in emotional problems and dog behavioural quirks. These quirks may manifest in terms of anxieties at home and destructive behavior.

A well exercised dog will rest more calmly at home and be less nervous when left alone. Exercise will improve the dog’s bone and joint health, heart, and lung function. This means that they will have better overall health. Exercise also makes show dogs look better and feel better to a judge's exploring hands due to their good muscle tone and happy character. (Many show dogs in USA and UK have open fields to romp around in unlike dogs here in Singapore.)

Our DBC will ensure that the exercise includes activities that will engage your dog’s mind and body alike. The games will include fetch, catching, Frisbee, etc. This will heighten the bond between man and dog. We will cater the games to the dog’s needs, for example if the dog is older or not meant to jump high, we will choose games that keep them low to the ground. The best part is that at the end of our DBC, your dog will enjoy a 10 min relaxation massage session by our Certified Canine Massage Practitioner. She will rebalance their energies during the massage and check on the overall well-being of the dogs.

Here are some links with useful information on why you need to exercise your dog.
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_JogDog.php
http://www.doggiesparadise.com/exercise.shtml
http://www.seefido.com/html/daily_dog_exercise_routine.htm

Outline of Doggy Boot Camp:

Pick up dog from home (e.g. 10 am)
Boot Camp at Bishan Park Dog Run (or West Coast Dog Run)
- Dogs are sprayed with VirogoneTM (tick and pest repellent), if approved by owners, before entering the dog runs.
- Once dogs are inside the dog, they will be allowed off leash and games will be played with toys available. We monitor each dog carefully and will not over exert them.
- Fresh refrigerated water will be available at all times for the dogs to cool down.
At end of boot camp (between 11.30 to 12 noon), dogs will be tired and a 10 min massage session for energy balance, recovery and calmness will be performed on the dogs.
Return to owners (e.g 12 noon)
- Signing handover forms and payment.
Photographs of PS’s DBC will be uploaded or emailed to owners. (4 pics per dog)
If the owner’s would like to or need to have their pet’s pet-sitted before and after the DBC, PS will try to accommodate.
- Drop off and Pick up will be at Rivervale Crest, Sengkang
- Charge for Pet sitting is $4 per hr (excludes DBC hours). Please provide food and instructions as necessary.
- Email us with the hours you need.
If you would like to arrangement a long term agreement for DBC for your dog, feel free to contact us and we will put together a customized package deal for you.

Session Timing and Pricing (in SGD):

Morning Session (10am to 12 noon) - $38
Afternoon Session (2pm to 4pm) - $38

Things to Note:

There is a maximum of 3 friendly dogs per sergeant. This will ensure a good amount of attention on your dog for its safety and for tons of fun!
For aggressive and intact males and females, it will be 1 dog to 1 sergeant and cost is double.
You can opt for back-to-back sessions of Boot Camp. There will be a fee of $4 per hour for pet sitting, if the dog stays with us, between 12 noon and 2pm.
Pricing is $38 per dog per session. (incl. transportation, exercise, tick and flea spray prevention, 10 min massage session)
In the event of rain, we will continue to have the DBC, but in a sheltered enclosed area in SengKang. As it is smaller, the dogs will not be able to run as much but we will try our utmost to keep their activities levels up with games and interaction.
For hours outside allotted timing please request by email and we will try to accommodate you.
Own dog leashes and carriers to be used for familiarity.
Signing handover forms with emergency phone numbers and tick/flea forms is compulsory.