• DOGUE Country Retreat - New Guest(s) Details and Registration Form Welcome to DOGUE Country Retreat, Boutique Hotel & Day Spa for Dogs. As you have not had the luxury of staying with us before we ask you to complete the following questions to help us understand more about your needs and requirements.  **Please make sure you have completed the Initial Enquiry Form first - you will then be advised whether to complete this form.**
     
    Please keep in mind that DOGUE Country Retreat is a small and intimate haven, we hope you understand that we are not able to cater for all sizes, personality and breed of guest. We focus on small to medium sized guests under 15kg especially at peak times during the year. 
     
    Once you have completed this form we will be in touch regarding your stay at the DOGUE Country Retreat.  If you need to make a last minute booking please call the Retreat directly at (02) 4877 1877. 
     
    Please refer: to the Terms and Conditions and Pricing on the Retreat web page.
    Please note:  Christmas, School Holiday and Easter bookings require a 50% non-refundable deposit that will be deducted from the accommodation cost.  All other bookings require a 10% non-refundable deposit.
    Christmas, Easter and School Holidays - minimum weekly i.e. 5 day stay / bookings
    Full payment is required for accommodation stay before check-in and can be paid by cash, eftpos or credit card. Extra charges incurred during the stay will be paid at check-out.
    We will send you a separate email regarding payment.
     
    We look forward to taking exceptional care of your canine family members in your absence.
     
    Best Regards,
    Lemmy
    Guest Relations Manager
    DOGUE Country Retreat
  • Guest Name(s):
     
  • I / we would like to stay:
     
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  • My main human's contact details are:
     
  • My second human's contact details are: 
     
  •  My Veterinary Clinic's Details:
     
  • Contacting your human during your stay:
     
  • My human is travelling:
     
  • Emergency Contact (in Australia)
     
  • GUEST(S) DETAILS
     
  • Please fill out a little more about yourself and/or other guests who would like to stay at DOGUE Country Retreat (one per guest please)
  • GUEST ONE
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  • Please check the boxes below as they apply to you
  • PERSONALITY
  • SOCIABILITY
  • SLEEPING
  • TRAINING BACKGROUND
  • TOILET TRAINING
  • AWAY FROM HOME EXPERIENCE
  • BARKING
  • CHEWING
  • AGGRESSION
  • Please answer the following questions and provide any details...
  • Please provide details if you experience any of the following...
  • VACCINATION AND PARASITE PREVENTION DETAILS
     
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  • (Please email a photo or copy of your C5 vaccination certificate or equivalent C5 vet certification to retreat@dogue.com.au)
     
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  •  (Flea & tick treatment and vaccinations must be up to date prior to arrival. Additional treatments provided by DOGUE Country Retreat will be at carer"s cost) 
  • MEDICATION DETAILS
     
  • DINING DETAILS
     
  • GUEST TWO
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  • Please check the boxes below as they apply to you
  • PERSONALITY
  • SOCIABILITY
  • SLEEPING
  • TRAINING BACKGROUND
  • TOILET TRAINING
  • AWAY FROM HOME EXPERIENCE
  • BARKING
  • CHEWING
  • AGGRESSION
  • Please answer the following questions and provide any details...
  • Please provide details if you experience any of the following...
  • VACCINATION AND PARASITE PREVENTION DETAILS
     
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  • (Please email a photo or copy of your C5 vaccination certificate or equivalent C5 vet certification to retreat@dogue.com.au)
     
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  •  (Flea & tick treatment and vaccinations must be up to date prior to arrival. Additional treatments provided by DOGUE Country Retreat will be at carer"s cost) 
  • MEDICATION DETAILS
     
  • DINING DETAILS
  • GUEST THREE
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  • Please check the boxes below as they apply to you
  • PERSONALITY
  • SOCIABILITY
  • SLEEPING
  • TRAINING BACKGROUND
  • TOILET TRAINING
  • AWAY FROM HOME EXPERIENCE
  • BARKING
  • CHEWING
  • AGGRESSION
  • Please answer the following questions and provide any details...
  • Please provide details if you have any of the following...
  • VACCINATION, MEDICATION AND DINING DETAILS
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  • (Please email a photo or copy of your C5 vaccination certificate or equivalent C5 vet certification to retreat@dogue.com.au)
     
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  •  (Flea & tick treatment and vaccinations must be up to date prior to arrival. Additional treatments provided by DOGUE Country Retreat will be at carer"s cost) 
  • DINING DETAILS
  • EXTRA PAMPERING AVAILABLE
  • At DOGUE Country Retreat we also offer a range of specialised services to suit every guest's needs including weight loss programs, nutritional advice and, of course, extra pampering in the day spa.
    A grooming appointment is always a lovely way to end a holiday at the Retreat and to go home feeling fresh and looking your best!
     
  • Are you a regular client of any DOGUE stores or the Retreat? Please specify which store and on what basis?
     
  • If you are not a regular attendee to grooming or day care, we may organise a time for you come in for a behavioural assessment – this will cost the equivalent of a half day in day care ($25).
     

  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF STAYING AT DOGUE COUNTRY RETREAT
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     Check-in: 9:00am – 11:00am and Check-out: 2.00pm – 4:00pm, 6 days a week.

    During peak holidays and public holidays these do change.

    Please note: the term “carer” refers to the person responsible for making decisions and making all payments for the duration of the guests stay. The term “guest” refers to all the carer’s dog(s) staying At the DOGUE Country Retreat.
  • GENERAL TERMS:

    DOGUE Country Retreat will exercise reasonable care for the safety of your dog(s) and to keep the boarding premises safe and secure. Carer is solely responsible for any property damage or bodily injury inflicted by your dog(s). DOGUE Country Retreat cannot guarantee against accidents. We will not be liable for loss or damages to dog(s) belongings.

  • BOARDING REQUIREMENTS:
     
    Guest(s) are to check in with a standard collar including ID tag in addition to harnesses or other walking gear. Carers are to provide usual food and treats unless selecting from DOGUE Country Retreat menu. Dry food is best in large, labelled zip-lock bags. If dog(s) are trained to use training pads, these are to be provided by carer. Carers may also bring treats, toys and bedding such as blankets. Label all items brought in the dog’s name. PLEASE do not bring any guest(s) feeding dishes and large bedding items.
  • VACCINATIONS/HEALTH:  All guest(s) must be current on C5 vaccination including kennel cough or have certification on their immunity levels from their vet such as a titer test. The carer must provide to DOGUE Country Retreat the veterinarian records on paper for these vaccines at least 48 hours prior to check-in. All guests accepted for accommodation must be of free of fleas and ticks and up to date on their flea and tick treatments
     
  • FLEA OR PARASITE TREATMENT:  All guests accepted for accomodation must be free of fleas and ticks and up to date on their flea and tick treatments. If fleas, worms or other parasites are found on a guest, DOGUE Country Retreat is authorised to apply the appropriate treatment for the guest(s) and charge me as the carer accordingly, and I agree that such charge will be payable on the guests departure from DOGUE Country Retreat.
     
  •  DESEXING: 

    All guests are to be desexed over the age of 6 months to board at DOGUE Country Retreat. A Desexing certificate is to be emailed to retreat@dogue.com.au, prior to the guest arriving for their stay. Male guests that have a male contraceptive chip will be allowed, given that we have an up-to-date certificate. Guests under 6 months can board, given that females have not had their first heat and that males are not yet showing signs of sexual maturity.

  • MEDICATION & TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION AND VETERINARY CARE :  Prescription medications must be provided in the original container with the veterinarian’s Instructions, it will be administered as prescribed by our trained staff. Over-the-counter meds, such as worming or flea/tick treatments, may be given if necessary. DOGUE Country Retreat is authorized by the owner to seek veterinary advice and care, including but not limited to emergency care, at their discretion and at the carer’s sole expense. DOGUE Country Retreat will attempt to contact the carer before obtaining this care if possible, but this document serves as full authorization to obtain veterinary care for the pet at the carer’s expense, whether or not carer has been contacted.
     
  • ELDERLY GUESTS:

    Carers of elderly guests (approaching the end of life) need to know if in the event Carer’s guest passes on while in our care, our policy is to transport Carer’s guest to Carer’s vet where he/she will be held until Carer can be reached by the Vet for further instructions. If Carer’s vet is closed or outside of our transport distance, then we will transport to nearest 24-hour facility. Trip charge will apply based on time/distance.

  • WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM 
    Carer understands special-needs guests, young puppies and senior guest naturally have a higher risk of injury, stress-related illnesses, weakened immune systems, or exacerbation of any pre-existing condition, As such, by using our facility for daycare or boarding the carer is waiving any claim for injury or illness experienced by guest while in our care. 
     
  • ILLNESS OR INJURY:  DOGUE Country Retreat shall not be held responsible for Canine Influenza, Paralysis Tick or any injury that may occur to a guest during their stay at DOGUE Country Retreat. Carer"s need to be aware that the Retreat is on a rural property and while the utmost care is taken by all staff and daily health checks are carried out, there is an increased possibility of snake bites, spider bites, other insect bites and grass seed infections than experienced in urban areas.
     
  • TRANSPORT AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AWAY FROM RETREAT DOGUE Country Retreat will exercise reasonable care for the transport of all guests when to and from the Retreat, using safety seat belts and/or crates for safe transportation. DOGUE Country Retreat cannot guarantee against accidents or injury during transportation or any other activities away from the Retreat.
     
  • FIRE AND OTHER NATURAL EVENTS: DOGUE Country Retreat is located in a rural setting and while is not considered a high risk fire area, during times of severe heat, wind, thunderstorms and/or drought, the fire risk is greatly increased. DOGUE Country Retreat has a thorough fire and evacuation plan in place, and has installed fire fighting equipment at the Retreat. All staff are trained in responding to fire situations and evacuating guests. DOGUE Country Retreat can not be responsible for injury to a guest or loss of life due to fire or other natural events.
     
  • ABANDONED GUESTS:  DOGUE Country Retreat will go to great lengths to reunite and avoid having guests left behind after their stay. If such circumstances arise, DOGUE is authorised to rehouse or make whatever other arrangements that are considered appropriate for a canine guest if it has not been collected within 14 days of the date on which it was due to depart and despite our best efforts, there has been no contact made by the carer or carer’s family. This will be solely in DOGUE Country Retreat’s discretion.
     
  • PAYMENT TERMS:

    Carer agrees to pay quoted deposit in advance to secure their reservation and full accommodation price prior to check-in or at check-in. Boarding credit (valid for 6 months from issue) will be issued for cancellations with 14 days’ notice only, except for holidays and peak season. Early departures will not be refunded.
  • Canine guests shall not leave DOGUE Country Retreat until all fees owing to DOGUE Country Retreat have been paid in full.
     
    Once we have received your booking and processed it, we'll send a confirmation email. Please check the details carefully and let us know if you have any questions.
     
    DEPOSITS:

    10% non-refundable deposit is required for all off-peak bookings. 50% non-refundable deposit is required for all peak bookings which include public holidays and school holidays. Guests are fully registered once their deposit is received. 
     
    Payment can be made via cheque, cash, credit card, eftpos or direct transfer to:

    Account Name: DOGUE Retail
    BSB: 082 140
    Account Number: 58 375 8701

    Please put Guest's name in payment reference details and send a payment confirmation receipt through to retreat@dogue.com.au
     
  • By checking the box below, placing your name as requested & submitting this document, you are bound by the declaration below
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  • Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this form, it helps us to assess your suitability for DOGUE Country Retreat and to be able to tailor your stay to your requirements. We will be in touch with further information very soon.
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