We respect your decision to keep your dog intact. Our daycare regulations are designed solely for the safety of the pack, not to pass judgment. For a variety of reasons, intact dogs are not always a good match for an open play environment such as daycare. Intact dogs are more likely to display or create challenging daycare behaviors such as humping and dominance. For this reason, we require dogs to be spayed/neutered by 18 months to ensure that we have a safe daycare environment. If your intact dog displays these behaviors prior to 18 months of age we will bring it to your attention. Note: This requirement does not apply to boarding and grooming guests. Spaying and neutering can curb behaviors that could otherwise prevent your dog from being accepted into the pack. It also maintains balance and fair play, as intact dogs have a  greater drive to protect toys, spaces and even other dogs. For information on whether spaying and neutering is  appropriate for your dog, talk to your local veterinarian.