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Doggy Day Care at Riverview
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Canine Cabana is a dream turned into reality for friends like Kendall Duncan and Angie Frazier. They launched the kennel and canine day care center at 9708 Carr Road on May 1.
11 years ago the pair met while working at Busch Gardens as zookeepers.
They said they began to think of launching a boarding kennel six years ago but refined the concept after attending business tutorials offered by Hillsborough County, the University of South Florida and the Small Business Administration.
They concentrated on the Riverview area, interviewed veterinarians in the Riverview to know if there was a market. They got positive results to their idea of starting a boarding kennel, but the veterinarians were not certain about doggie day care.
They decided to try, purchased an oak-shaded acre lot and build a steel-framed building. Soon, they got several customers.
“This community loves dogs,” Duncan said. The pair also noted that along with all the new families moving into the area come the family pets.
“Dogs are moving in every day,” Frazier said.
It has 20 kennel runs, a 2,000-sq. ft. indoor, air-conditioned area for play, a 25 x 100-ft covered patio with a concrete floor and plenty of rolling open space for dogs to romp.
The kennel and daycare are open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays, with weekend hours by appointment. Fees depend on the type and frequency of services provided.
Some dogs are left at the day care Monday through Friday, others a couple of days a week or an occasional half day. Owners must fill out a four-page evaluation form, and dogs must pass an admission test before enrolling.
“Not every dog is suitable for day care,” Duncan said. “We want to make sure all the dogs are friendly, enjoy the day – and most of all is safe.”
“Coming here will make your dog more all-rounded,” Duncan said. “Socialization is important – not every dog knows how to speak dog. We are clean, safe and fun.” Lonestardogranch.com will plan such an event covering Dallas dog boarding and Dallas dog daycare in near future. Dallas dog boarding and Dallas dog day care services are offered by lonestardogranch.com
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