BEFORE CONSIDERING OPEN GYM, PLEASE READ:
What is open gym? Open gym is for dogs with excess energy, dogs in need of friends and playmates, or just an opportunity for you to spend some quality time with your best friend. OPEN GYM IS FOR YOU! This is a new concept that we've developed at Pup 'N Iron to answer the need for a safe place to have fun with your dog. Most are familiar with the concept of dog parks. In theory dog parks sound great, but in reality they could prove to be anything but. Indiscriminantly throwing dogs of different sizes and temperament together can be a recipe for disaster. There are no requirements at dog parks for dogs to have immunizations or be free of contagious external and internal parasites that can be airborne or live in the dirt for months at a time. At Pup 'N Iron it is our mission to combine the best that a dog park could offer along with the controls that they don't.
Open Gym Rules:
- Pup 'N Iron reserves the right to excuse any dog, at any time.
- Aggressive dogs are not permitted on the premises. Dogs will be removed at the first sign of aggression.
- All dogs in attendance must have proof of current immunizations on file (distemper/parvo, bordetella, rabies) - Be advised, handwritten shot records and rabies tags are not sufficient proof.
- Please do not bring your dog if it is exhibiting any of the following behaviors: coughing, excessive sneezing, runny nose or runny eyes, vomiting, diarrhea, or unusually lethargic behavior. If a staff member notices any of these symptoms, the dog will be excused immediately.
- Owners must stay with their dogs in the playroom the entire time the dog is here.
- Children 10 years and under are not allowed in the off-leash dog area; children ages 11-14 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- No humans allowed on any of the agility or gym equipment at any time.
- It is your responsibility to clean up after your dog. We will provide mops, buckets, plastic bags., poop-scoopers, etc., for your convenience. Dogs should be walked outside the facility in designated potty areas prior to entering and periodically while attending the open gym session.
- All dogs must have collars, For the safety of your dog(s) and other open gym visitors, choke, prong (pinch) and spike collars are strictly prohibited.
- All dogs must enter and exit the facility on a leash.
- All dogs over 7 months must be spayed or neutered.
- Female dogs in estrus (heat) are prohibited.
- No food or drink, human or dog, allowed in off leash area at any time.
- Fresh water and water dishes are provided.
- Do not bring your dog's toys. Just like food, toys can lead to resource guarding behaviors which will increase the risk of fights, altercations and injuries.
- the acts and conduct of their animal at all times when it at the indoor dog park. Dog park users and dog owners assume all risks related to use of the dog parks.
- Each owner/handler is limited to a maximum of two dogs at a time in the off leash area.
OPEN GYM SCHEDULE WILL RESUME IN THE FALL.
OPEN GYM FEES:
$10 per dog ($5 additional dog/same family)
FREE for V.I.P. members
GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MEMBERSHIPS HERE.
Private Gym Procedures:
Single 1 Hour Private Gym Reservations are available for people who would like to work with their dogs privately or in a small, private group.
Private Gym Fees:
1 dog - $25 using either the Agility Course or the Indoor Dog Park - ALL TO YOURSELF
Each additional dog (same owner) $11
Private Gym for 2 owners/2 dogs - $15/person, 3 - 4 owners/dogs - $12/person. Private groups of 4 or more are charged a flat rate of $50/hour.
