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DogHaven at 3800 Shoreline Drive <br />DogHaven will be a luxurious doggie daycare, grooming spa, and training facility. Additionally, we <br />will offer cage free overnight boarding on a limited and select basis. The proposed facility has <br />been specifically designed to reflect our commitment to the safety and well-being of our dogs and <br />our community. Our goal is to provide dogs of all sizes with a tranquil, safe and enriching place to <br />learn and play. The exercise and the basic training our dogs will receive creates better K-9 <br />citizens in their homes and our community. <br />What sets us apart from our competitors? Training and our large green space for dogs to play! <br />As for training, both the dogs and staff will undergo continuous training, a big part of our holistic <br />approach to improving our dogs' social manners. The facility has been designed to provide a <br />great environment for supervised play as well as for learning. Our clients will choose this <br />environment for the betterment of their dog as we create a wonderful and happy K-9 companion <br />for our clients beyond mere daycare. Obedience training while at daycare will not only make for a <br />safe environment at our facility but will make for happy and well-balanced dogs at home. We pride <br />ourselves and have many years of experience in understanding dog behavior and utilizing that <br />understanding to bridge the human/K-9 language barrier. <br />Our clients are often busy professionals, citizens of Orono who simply don't have the time during <br />their work week to provide care for, exercise, and train their dogs. But, exercise and safe social <br />interaction skill training creates a happy and well-behaved dog. We are happy to provide this <br />service to enhance the quality of life for both our dog and human clients. While at daycare our <br />dogs will be continuously supervised both in and outdoors. <br />As for our other valuable differentiator, our proposed large and beautiful fenced -in green space <br />also sets us apart from other daycare facilities. We will utilize our fenced back yard for 100% <br />supervised doggie playtime. This gives our dogs the opportunity to play and explore in a safe <br />environment. The vast majority of our suburban competitors cannot offer a natural and significant <br />outdoor play space for their dogs. We understand that the majority of clients value green space <br />but have difficulty finding a facility that offers such space. Our staff will monitor all dogs outside <br />and as part of their training. Dogs will not be permitted to engage in excessive barking. <br />Additionally, our 6' high 100% solid vinyl fencing will mitigate sound and exterior stimulation. <br />We will offer, by reservation only, cage free boarding for a limited number of dogs on an overnight <br />basis. The purpose of cage free boarding is to simulate a comfortable home environment and <br />mitigate the noise and anxiety often created by a traditional kennel facility. An employee will be <br />onsite when there are overnight dog guests to provide comfort and ensure safety. Cage free <br />boarding has been utilized by others in the industry including Augusta Dog Training in Long Lake, <br />and with great results. Our motto in this regard is "your dog's home away from home." Therefore, <br />this is not the traditional "put the dog -in -a -cage -lock -the -doors and come back in the morning" <br />facility. Our select clients will pay a premium for this level of service for their beloved K-9 family <br />member. <br />