Scampers Weekly Recap - February 24, 2017
Dear --Valued Customer--
We've had such a crazy week - between very active daily rosters, mid-winter break, Presidents' Day, the wild pre-spring hail-prone weather, and the final push to get Bellevue going - we're all running at top speed.
By the way, yes, we are filling up just about every day. Please make sure to get your reservations in if you intend to bring your furbabies to Scampers.
We're having lots of fun, though, and your pooches seem to be enjoying the extra-high energy level too.
Jake and Stina installed our outdoor flooring this week. Our mechanicals and boarding room ceiling have been installed. We've booked our Board of Health inspection. We have some last detail permit inspections related to the construction work, and they should wind up next week as long as our contractors are doing things the way they're supposed to. We're ready to rock. We're looking forward to showing off our fantastic new space, and get the Bellevue-oriented pooches rollicking in a new and wonderful spot.
Scampers Bellevue Usage Poll:We'd love to know your intentions.
We've been interviewing and hiring to make sure we have enough staff to cover both Kirkland and Bellevue.
We plan on moving some of our current staff to the Bellevue location and bringing some new people into each spot. We'll be able to move several of them around as the need arises.
But it'll help a lot of we have an idea of how many of you may wish to use our Bellevue facility, and how often. So, toward that end, we have developed a very simple SurveyMonkey Poll. Please click on the link to connect and participate.
Our Website - Useful Links
Our Gallery is populated by our Instagram activity.
And you'll find the link to our Weekly Recaps under News Nibbles, with any special announcements, and access to all the archived newsletters.
You can also very easily set up recurring reservations.And, as your schedule changes, you can easily change your recurring reservation - it's a simple edit.
If you have a reservation for daycare, whether it's set up as recurring or a one-off, if you find you won't need it, please do give us a call, drop us a line, or go online to cancel it.
The Convenience Factor - Credit Card on File
We have learned that processing payment transactions is significantly faster for those of our clients who have set up a credit card on file. The speed of the swiping component slows the process down just a little.
We have also learned that the credit card swiping component is not able to read the data stripe on some branded credit cards, for example REI or Nordstroms branded cards, although we are able to manually enter the card number. For our clients using those cards, setting up the credit card on file is a perfect solution. (Don't worry - the Gingr people have made sure those card numbers are thoroughly encrypted!)
Every once in a while we come across a dog-oriented joke.
Today's is dedicated to
all our young families:
all our young families:
Watch for the updates of our framed Friday Funny in our reception area.
We'll also make sure they're posted on our Facebook page so you can share them with your friends.
We'll also make sure they're posted on our Facebook page so you can share them with your friends.
We're a pretty close knit group of pooches - we form strong friendships, and we get to know each other very well. When new pooches join us, we love to introduce them around and get them started in their Scampering adventures - that's why they call us the "Welcome Waggin".
Our Welcome Waggin team has had a fun week welcoming a bunch of newbies.
We got to meet several new friends this week.
Baby Corgi Scotty joined big brother Corgi Tibbs to spend a playful day with the Littles on Tuesday. He was a big hit with all the other pups, and he flirted with all the humans at Go-Home time. Meanwhile, little Cattle Dog pup Tilly enjoyed the fun - she's a playful girl who loves to be with a whole bunch of friends.
Sherman Frenchie was Wednesday's newbie. He's a party boy with a big snorty smile, and it was no surprise that he immediately found "cousin" Riley to tumble with.
Today, we're welcoming Dash the Viszla and Cooper F the Catahoula. We're making sure they're enjoying their time with us - but they're going to be so tired tonight!
Hey, Peeps, don't forget, if you're curious about how we spend our days and you're not quite sure what those report cards really mean, you can watch the adventures in the photos and videos our wranglers are posting on the Scampers Facebook page.
Is Theo singing, or just a little tired?
Cali's taking the lead for "little" brother Jameson. She's making sure he ends up with all the fun playmates.
Littermates Velvet and Stark
have been sharing the dry pool.
It looks like they had fun!
have been sharing the dry pool.
It looks like they had fun!
We've added Instagram to our assortment of Social Media tools. Tag or search #scampersdogs and join in the fun.
Izzy's nuzzling for a little fun,
but Loki's not quite sure...
Our boarding facility has very been busy this year, especially over the holidays and long weekends. Remember to get your boarding requests in early to make sure there's room enough for your pooches.
Your boarding requests can be submitted via GingrApp, or you can give us a call to check and see if there's space available.
Samson is a frequent Scampers boarder. Here he is greeting the morning staff with his great big grin!
Boarding Drop Off Times
We ask that boarders be dropped off before noon, although exceptions can be made in case of an emergency.
Arriving at Scampers is very stimulating for your pooches - even after a busy day of adventuring elsewhere - and it takes several hours for the incomers to settle down. And one stimulated pooch means a whole houseful of stimulated pooches!
One of the reasons that Scampers boarding facilities works well for most of our guests is that the guests are good and tired after a day of playing, roving and sniffing. Of course, a tired dog is a good dog!
Chris Sugarbaker of Cut-N-Run, mobile groomer extraordinaire will make his next bi-weekly visit to Scampers on Tuesday, February 28th. His grooming schedule often fills up, so it's a good idea to get your reservations in early. Consider setting up a reservation for Chris' subsequent visit on March 14th.
Give em a quick stroll first, please!
Remember, arriving at daycare is extra-stimulating. We often have pooches empty out in the lobby because they just can't contain themselves any longer!
If you're bringing you pooch into Scampers after a long car ride, please give them a quick toodle around the bushes or pillars before bringing them inside.
Any poops can be delivered to the green garbage cans - if you need a poop bag, just pop in and ask for one!
We know how much you love your furbabies - that's why you bring them to Scampers, after all. But please remember that very few dogs require more than two meals per day, and for many, one is enough.
We happily provide meal service for very young puppies who really do need a mid-day meal to support their growing bodies, and for dogs whose veterinarians prescribe a mid-day meal, e.g., dogs on certain medications or who have metabolic, gastric, or intestinal conditions; however, if your pooch is over 6 months old, please do not bring snacks and meals for them.
Frankly, we're having a tough time staffing for the demand lately, and because so many on our lunch list don't really need a meal, they're reluctant to eat, and our staffers are hand feeding them, coaxing them, singing to them... They really don't need it, honest!
Every once in a while we receive a photo from one of our customers showing us what their beloveds are doing after their day at Scampers.
We've seen many of our Scampers families expand recently, and we're looking for pics of our campers tending to their new humans. We hope we'll see lots more baby and pooch pictures! Click here to send your pics in via email.
Karsen was introduced to new baby sister, Hayden.
He's doing a great job of being a girl's best friend.
He's doing a great job of being a girl's best friend.
Maggie O as Big Sister - she takes her job very seriously.
Here's Aussie Ozzie O
looking after his new baby, Tali.
What a beautiful pair!
looking after his new baby, Tali.
What a beautiful pair!
Sophie the Bernedoodle must have been
just too tired to pull her tongue all the way back in
after collecting her kisses.
Hank's mom tells us he always has
more energy when he gets home.
Apparently, not this time!
more energy when he gets home.
Apparently, not this time!
George loves his chickens.
They make great pillows.
They make great pillows.
Apparently, young English Setter Leica is getting lots of exercise when she comes to Scampers. Here's what she looks like at home.
Bliss is a place to rest my head,
a hand to stroke my neck.
a hand to stroke my neck.
This category of owner-contributed pics features dogs enjoying their extracurricular fun.
This is where we'll post the pics we've received of your pooches enjoying summer vacations, beach roaming, ball games, and any other such general exploring.
Leica was an important member of the wedding party for Sara and Robby.
Morgan, our Mid-day cleaner, is very proud of her dog, Tracy, who is now a certified Reading With Rover dog. Tracy enjoys calmly listening as the children read their books.
Little Miss Chomchom is all dressed up and ready for her tromp around Whistler.
We have also received some great shots documenting "The Real Reason" you bring your furkids to Scampers.
Ripley S' mom doesn't usually maintain
an open-door policy for her home office.
And this would be the reason.
an open-door policy for her home office.
And this would be the reason.
Pretty Abby G is a very helpful pooch indeed. This lovely picture shows her effort at helping to unpack mysterious things at the office.
A gentle reminder that Scampers daycare hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, and our weekend and holiday daycare hours are by appointment only, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Canine Nosework Classes at Scampers
Dogs have an incredible sense of smell and an inborn desire to hunt. The sport of K9 Nose Work is designed to develop the natural scenting abilities of your dog by using their passion for hunting and their love of toys, food and exercise.
It's a great class for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy and you get to find out just how good your dog's nose is.
Vicki Francks, owner of Cascade Canines continues offering K9 Nose Work Classes using Scampers facility. If you'd like some information on the next round of classes, give Vicki a call at 206-849-7643. More information is also available as Scampers front desk.
It's a great class for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy and you get to find out just how good your dog's nose is.
Vicki Francks, owner of Cascade Canines continues offering K9 Nose Work Classes using Scampers facility. If you'd like some information on the next round of classes, give Vicki a call at 206-849-7643. More information is also available as Scampers front desk.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Very best regards,
Linda Olsen and Stina Hughes
Scampers Daycamp for Dogs
Scampers Daycamp for Dogs
Play all day - go home happy.
12532 124th Street NE Kirkland, WA 98034
T 425-821-9100 | F 425-821-4685
T 425-821-9100 | F 425-821-4685
