To ensure a CALM, CLEAN, FUN and SAFE environment for you and your pets, we ask that you follow these simple rules!
- Dogs must be controlled by an adult at ALL times
- Do not leave pets unattended
- Dogs must be on a 6’ or shorter leash, held in your arms, or in a carrier
- Children must be supervised at all times by an adult
- Children 16 years old and younger must be attended by and under the supervision of a parent or responsible adult
- Don’t forget to ask before petting a stranger’s dog
- Keep a close eye on your pets while browsing the store - Items damaged by chewing, leg lifting, etc. are considered an "instant purchase", and they will be added to your bill at check-out
- To reduce the stress of all visitors, cats and other non-canine pets are welcome by appointment only
- All dogs must be at least 4 months old
- For health and safety reasons, dogs must be current with their Texas vaccinations such as: Rabies, DHLP, Parvo and Bordetella. You will need to provide proof of shots for your first visit. If you chose to opt out of these vaccinations for your pet due to medical reasons, please let us know ahead of time and we will work with you.
- Aggressive and/or disruptive dogs may be asked to leave at management's discretion (Muzzles are available for loan at no charge)
- If you need to wash your dog without other dogs around, we will be happy to make an appointment for you at an appropriate time
- If we are washing your four-legged friend, please let us know a little bit about them - Do they have any special needs? Allergies? Medications?
- We are a Flea Free Zone! If your dog has fleas, might have fleas or you think they might have fleas, come see us before you bring in your friend. We want to make sure your dog gets the right treatment and quickly so he gets the relief he needs and at the same time minimizing his contact with other pets!
- Make a Mess? Just let us know immediately and we will clean it up
- Don’t forget that wet floors are slippery; Always wear appropriate footwear - Flip-flops can be dangerous
- Please be kind to our neighbors and pick up after your pet if an accident occurs outside - Bags are provided at no additional charge
Remember:
Clean Dogs are Healthier and Happier Dogs!
Wash Up and Have Fun!!
Why does Beau’s Bath House require vaccinations for grooming?
It is strictly for the health and safety of your dog; as well as other dogs they may encounter during a visit to our shop. Beau’s requires that all dogs be vaccinated and that owners provide proof of vaccination for each dog prior to entering the shop. Required vaccinations include: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo (DA2PPC or DHPPC), and Bordetella (Kennel Cough). If you have a concern regarding vaccinations; or, if vaccinations are no longer medically necessary, please tell us and we will work with you.
Why Rabies Vaccination?
Rabies is a viral disease that causes acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in warm-blooded animals. Rabies is almost invariably fatal if post-exposure prophylaxis is not administered prior to the onset of severe symptoms. Once the rabies virus reaches the central nervous system and symptoms begin to show, the infection is effectively untreatable and usually fatal within days. Worldwide, roughly 97% of rabies cases come from dog bites. In the United States, however, animal control and vaccination programs have effectively eliminated domestic dogs as reservoirs of rabies.
Why Distemper/Parvo Vaccination?
Canine Distemper is a viral disease. Despite extensive vaccination in many regions, it remains a major disease of dogs. Although very similar to the measles virus, canine distemper virus (CDV) seems to have appeared more recently, with the first case described in 1905 it now affects all populations of domestic dog and some populations of wildlife. A vaccine was developed in 1950, yet due to limited use, the virus remains prevalent in many populations. Puppies from three to six months old are particularly susceptible. CDV spreads through aerosol droplets and through contact with infected bodily fluids including nasal and ocular secretions, feces, and urine 6–22 days after exposure. It can also be spread by food and water contaminated with these fluids.
Parvo - Canine Parvovirus Type 2 (CPV2) is a contagious virus mainly affecting dogs. The disease is highly contagious and is spread from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact with their feces. It can be especially severe in puppies that are not protected by maternal antibodies or vaccination. It has two distinct presentations, a cardiac and intestinal form. The common signs of the intestinal form are severe vomiting and dysentery. The cardiac form causes respiratory or cardiovascular failure in young puppies. Certain breeds, such as Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and Pit bull terriers as well as other black and tan colored dogs may be more susceptible to CPV2. Vaccines can prevent this infection, but mortality can reach 91% in untreated cases.
Why Bordetella Vaccination?
Kennel Cough is a highly contagious canine illness. Both viral and bacterial causes of kennel cough are spread through the air by infected dogs sneezing and coughing. It can also spread through direct contact; close quarters of a kennel and contact with contaminated surfaces such as the ground, toys, and sidewalks. Viral infection causes include: canine distemper, canine adenovirus, canine parainfluenza virus, or canine respiratory coronavirus, or bacterial infections such as Bordetella bronchiseptica. Prevention is by vaccinating for canine adenovirus, distemper, parainfluenza, and Bordetella.
