Koda’s Playhouse Health and Safety Requirements

REQUIREMENTS and NOTICES

- All dogs must be 50lbs or under and 18" or shorter from the shoulders down. Typically, we only allow the dog to be at our height or weight requirement, not both. Dogs that are at our max height and weight will be approved at owners discretion.


- All dogs must be brought into our building with a leash attached at all times.


- We can take reservations for boarding and daycare only within 6 months of date needed.


- Unfortunately, dogs that can jump our 4' fences cannot stay in our facility. Some exceptions apply.

- All dogs must attend a free evaluation day prior to any services or reservations being made. Those can be scheduled Monday - Friday. With drop off between 8am - 11am and pickup between 3pm - 6pm.

Tennessee requires rabies vaccination for dogs and cats. Below is a clear, accurate, and engaging rewrite of your policy consistent with Tennessee law and presented for use in your client-facing materials. (If you want, we can also add printable wording or a shortened version for intake forms.)

Rabies & Vaccination Policy (Tennessee-compliant)

  • State requirement: Tennessee law requires that dogs and cats be vaccinated against rabies. At Koda’s Playhouse, we follow this requirement and require proof of current rabies vaccination for all dogs and cats when applicable.

  • Age exceptions:

    • Puppies and kittens under 6 months: Tennessee law’s rabies requirement does not apply to animals younger than 6 months. We accept uninsured animals younger than 6 months on a case by case basis but require proof of age and that puppy vaccinations are begun.

    • Senior exemptions: Animals over 10 years of age may be subject to different veterinarian recommendations. We still require current rabies vaccination unless a licensed veterinarian provides written documentation advising against vaccination for medical reasons. In that case, we will review the exemption and may impose additional precautions for group activities.

  • Grooming and initial shots:

    • Puppies must have received their first round of core vaccinations (including the initial distemper/parvo series and any veterinarian-recommended starter vaccines) before we perform grooming services. Proof of the first vaccine visit is required at check-in. After 6 months of age - rabies is require as well.

  • Playtime and full vaccination requirements:

    • All necessary vaccinations (including rabies where required by age) must be current for dogs to participate in daycare or group play. For the safety of all pets in our care, we will verify vaccination records at drop-off.

  • Lapsed or expired rabies vaccination:

    • If a pet’s rabies vaccination has expired, grooming and/or group activities will be withheld until the rabies vaccination is updated and documentation is provided.

  • Post-vaccination waiting period:

    • To reduce the risk of adverse reactions while in our care, pets must wait 24 hours after receiving vaccinations in most cases before receiving grooming services or joining group play.

Flea and Parasite Policies

  • Flea policy:

    • If fleas are found on a pet during grooming, we will administer a veterinary-grade flea treatment and charge an additional fee for the treatment and extra cleaning required. We will notify the owner at pickup and provide recommendations for home treatment and follow-up.

  • Intestinal worms policy:

    • If visible signs of intestinal parasites (worms) are detected during grooming, we will stop the service, notify the owner immediately, and request prompt pickup. We cannot continue grooming or allow participation in group activities until the pet has been treated by a veterinarian and cleared. Owners must provide documentation of treatment before services resume.

Notes and recommendations

  • Please bring current vaccination records (paper or digital) at each visit. If you have a veterinarian-issued exemption or medical contraindication, provide the written documentation so we can evaluate and plan appropriate care.

  • These policies are designed to protect your pet and all animals in our care. If you have questions about what counts as “current” vaccination or need help getting records, contact us before your visit and we’ll assist.