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Book a play date
Before any daycare day or sleepover, every new pup pops in for a short play date. It helps your dog get to know us, the farm and a few new friends, and it helps us make sure everyone has a great time together.
- 15 to 20 minutes
- Once per dog
- Needed before any booking
New friends incomingSniff first, book secondit's how every friendship starts
How it works
Say hi on WhatsApp
Tell us your dog's name, breed and age, and which days suit you.
Pick a time
We'll suggest a slot on a weekday when the farm is calm.
Come sniff around
A quick 15 to 20 minutes on the farm. Bring the vaccination card.
Book away
Once your pup is approved, daycare and sleepovers are open to you.
What we're looking out for
The play date is relaxed and on-lead to start. We simply want to see how your dog feels around other pups and new people, so we can make their first proper day a happy one.
How they say hello
Calm sniff, bouncy greeting or a bit shy? All good, we just want to know.
How they play
Rough and tumble, ball obsessed or happy to supervise from the shade.
How they settle
Whether they relax around the team and the other dogs after a few minutes.
What to bring
- Vaccination cardCore vaccines plus kennel cough (Bordetella). Ask your vet if kennel cough was included.
- Flea and tick protectionUp to date and on a monthly schedule.
- SterilisationRequired for dogs over six months old.
- Lead and collarWe start on lead and let the sniffing happen naturally.
When can we come?
Play dates happen on weekdays between drop-off and pick-up (07:30 to 18:00). Message us and we'll find a time that works for you and your pup.
Booking for the holidays?
Do the play date a week or two before your first stay. December and school holidays fill up fast.
Bringing two dogs?
Bring them together for the play date. When you book their stays together, the second dog onwards gets 15% off (same package and dates).
Ready for a sniff and a play?
Send us a message on WhatsApp and we'll set up your dog's play date. Our message is already typed out for you, just fill in the gaps.
WhatsApp us to bookPrefer to call? +27 72 492 9387