Owned and Operated by:
David and Maxine Watson
#3404 Embro Rd.
RR# 2 Stratford, ON
N5A 6S3
519-271-8950
contact us at our email address

damax@cyg.net

Our ultimate goal is a lifetime of learning!
Members of the C.K.C. and The Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers

Boarding at DaMax Kennels 

THE FEE PER DAY IS THE FEE YOU PAY!

We have a half-acre grass running yard on the east side of the kennel!  Five private grass yards along the north end of the kennel and three large group play yards on either side & the back of the main kennel to make sure all of our guests have plenty of outdoor relaxation time.  All nine yards are surrounded by a 5' high galvanized security fence.  We have four yards ( 2 singles & 2 doubles) that are completely roofed, including the 10' x 35' run for those exceptional jumping atheletes! There are plenty of trees for shade, three large wading ponds are in the large yards, three private yards also have wading pools and two private yards will be for our day care guests that aren't supposed to get wet!  All of the dogs at DaMax have an equal opportunity to get out into an exercise yard for most of the day, we don't believe in the "15" minute rule! Even if they don't get along well with others, nine yards allow plenty of play time for all to enjoy!

DaMax Kennels has the right to refuse accommodations to any pet that the management  feels may present a danger to any member of the staff or other animals on site, or that maybe ill regardless of proof of vaccinations.  All pets will be discretely inspected for external parasites , and any external cuts or abrasions will be noted  and recorded on arrival.  

As the dogs are allowed to play and interact with each other during the majority of the day, small "wrestling" nicks may occur from time to time...if you do not wish your dog to interact with the others for any reason, PLEASE make it known to us at the time you drop off your pet and it will be isolated from playing with other dogs completely until you return.  Thank you for your co-operation. We appreciate your continued patronage and support.  Maxine


Conveniently  located 2 1/2 miles south of Stratford,
we offer large, clean (& some strictly private) indoor/outdoor runs!

   

 INDIVIDUAL PRIVACY RUNS

24 are 3' x 6' with attached, covered, outside steel mesh access runs (3'x 8')

We also have 5 double runs with 6'x6' indoors and private attached outside run of 6'x8' with a secondary grass yard 10'x25' to share during the day. 

Double runs are short in supply, please call as soon as you make your plans if you are reserving a double. 

WE HAVE FOUR RUNS , 2 DOUBLES & 2 SINGLES THAT HAVE A ROOFED OUTDOOR RUN. THE SIZE OF THE ROOFED AREA IS APPROXIMATELY 10' X 35'. IF YOUR DOG IS A JUMPER OR AN "ESCAPE ARTIST" PLEASE INFORM US IMMEDIATELY AND WE WILL TAKE THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS. THANK YOU.

SANITIZED BETWEEN GUESTS & RINSED DAILY WITH CLINICAL CLEANSERS, NO HARMFUL BLEACHED USED.

B.Y.O.B (Bring your own bed) if you want. Bring a favorite toy,  Something that smells like home makes them comfortable. 

BRING TOYS AND BEDDING THAT CAN BE DISPOSABLE!  DaMax IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE! 

CLEARLY LABEL ALL OF YOUR  DOG'S BELONGINGS  & FOOD    CONTAINERS SO THERE CAN BE NO MISTAKES OR ITEMS MIXED UP DURING YOUR PET'S STAY.

B.Y.O.F. (Bring your own food) so your pet will have a familiar taste and doesn't get a tummy ache! Our high quality food can be supplied for an additional fee of $2 (under 50 lbs.) or $3.(over 50 lbs.)/ day.

 RAW DIETS THAT REQUIRE MIXING  ARE SUBJECT TO AN EXTRA $2. + HST .25 = $2.25/ DAY FEE.

RAW DIET FOODS THAT ARE PRE-PACKAGED AND/OR FROZEN ARE PREFERRED AND A WRITTEN FEEDING SCHEDULE WILL ELIMINATE MEALTIME WORRIES.

*YOUR FOOD IS STORED IN SEALED CONTAINERS AND YOUR PET HAS THEIR OWN STAINLESS STEEL WATER PAIL & FOOD BOWL

*COOL & WELL-VENTILATED.  OUR INSIDE RUNS HAVE CEMENT FLOORS THAT ARE COVERED WITH THICK RUBBER MATTING.

 QUIET MUSIC AND LIGHTS ON FOR YOUR PET'S COMFORT.

 

Cat & Small Animal Boarding 

Cats are  $10 + HST/night  2nd. cat in same pen $5. + HST.  

Two cats from the same family in two separate pens $18. for 2

Boarding Cats must have all current vaccinations & bring their own food. 

OUR CATS ARE IN A SEPARATE ROOM IN LARGE , TWO LEVEL CAGES THAT HAVE A PICTURE WINDOW VIEW OF THE OUTDOORS.  

DaMax does not accept females (in heat)  or intact male cats in our facility.

DAMAX OFFERS A PICK-UP SERVICE FOR YOUR PET. STRATFORD AREA $10./TRIP OUTSIDE OF STRATFORD THERE IS A .50 / KM. CHARGE FOR ROUND TRIP + HST 

THE FEE PER DAY IS THE FEE YOU PAY! THERE ARE NO EXTRA COSTS FOR PLAYING OUTSIDE TOGETHER OR IN THE POOLS. OUR DOGS DON'T NEED WALKED AS THEY CAN ENTER THE PLAY YARD WHENEVER THEY CHOOSE!

IF YOU ARE USING A GPS TO FIND US PLEASE ENTER THE ADDRESS:

3404 ROAD 113 STRATFORD

THAT SHOULD GET YOU HERE... MORE INFO CHECK OUR "CONTACT US " PAGE.

  OUR RATES ARE BASED ON THE RUN SIZE THAT YOU REQUIRE FOR YOUR DOG. YOU MAY HAVE A SINGLE DOG IN A DOUBLE RUN BUT THE FEE IS FOR THE DOUBLE RUN. ADD A DOG TO ANY PEN YOU WISH  BUT THE SIZE OF THE DOG AND THE LENGTH OF THE STAY WILL BE CONSIDERED WHEN YOU ARE CHOOSING A PEN.  DaMax reserves the right to make the final decision of pen occupancy.

In any pen, an extra dog is $12.+HST. 

Single Run Rates (one dog) 

$18. / Night +HST 

Double Run Rates (two dogs) 

$36. / Night +HST

 REDUCED RATES APPLY AFTER 14 CONSECUTIVE BOARDING DAYS.   DAY 15 and DAYS AFTER WILL HAVE A 10% DISCOUNT TAKEN FROM THE BASE RATES.

  SEGREGATION FEE of an extra $5./ day. This fee includes a  private play yard.  Any animals showing aggressive signs towards people (non-social)  or dogs upon arrival will  be segregated.  

DAMAX NO LONGER ACCEPTS INTACT DOGS (MALES) OR FEMALES IN HEAT.  WE ALSO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANY DOG DEEMED A NUISANCE BY OUR KENNEL.

DAYCARE FEES

OCCASIONAL VISITS $12./ DAY DISCOUNT FOR TWO DOGS FROM THE SAME FAMILY OF $10./DOG/DAY 

EVENING PERFORMANCES CAN BE ARRANGED AS LONG AS THE DOG IS DROPPED OFF AT THE KENNEL BEFORE 6PM. AND THEN THE LATE PICK UP (11PM+) WILL BE A CHARGE OF $25. FOR THE  EVENING.

WE DO NOT DO WEEKEND MATINEES AS WE ARE ONLY OPEN UNTIL LUNCH TIME SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING THAT THE WEEKENDS ARE OUR FAMILY TIME!

 REGULAR VISITS 5 DAYS/ WEEK $10./DAY  DISCOUNTED IF PAID AT THE BEGINNING OF THE WEEK    $45. FOR 5 DAYS

 Business Hours

As we are a family run business, hours may change without prior notice, call us first & leave a message to verify your times!

Mondays - Fridays  

9 am. until 11:30AM.  & 4pm. - 6pm. 

Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays

9:00 am. - 11AM. ONLY  

  NO evening hours!

CLOSED EVERY DAY between 11:30AM. &  4pm.   OUTSIDE HOURS CAN BE ARRANGED AT A FEE OF $12. EXTRA / PEN.

 ALL DOGS AND CATS MUST BE UP TO DATE  ON ALL REQUIRED VACCINATIONS. DOGS NEED THE DISTEMPER SERIES DA2PCPVC & RABIES SHOTS BORDETELLA (KENNEL COUGH MUST BE GIVEN A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR STAY TO BE CONSIDERED .

IF YOUR PET REQUIRES INJECTABLE DRUGS THERE IS A $1 / SHOT FEE. PILLS GIVEN ORALLY ARE FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE LABEL ALL MEDICATIONS CLEARY AND WRITE OUT THE DOSAGES AND TIMES YOU REQUIRE THEM GIVEN.

 

CALL US TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW THE KENNEL DURING OUR BUSINESS HOURS.VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.

We are an "all inclusive" vacation spot for your dog. No extra charges for play time, pool time, or  T.L.C.!  Your dog is free to play outdoors or rest inside whenever the mood is right!

TO BOOK A VACATION TIME FOR YOUR PET  OR ANY OTHER QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE CALL US AT 

519-271-8950  or use our email damax@cyg.net

WE ARE A CASH BUSINESS! WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE BUT WE DO NOT HAVE DEBIT OR CREDIT MACHINES. 

IN RECENT MONTHS THE NUMBERS OF N.S.F. CHEQUES WE HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH HAS FORCED US TO ACCEPT CHEQUES ONLY FROM PERSONS KNOWN TO US.  WE REGRET THIS INCONVENIENCE, BUT WE FIND IT A  NECESSARY POLICY CHANGE.