Daycare is a great option when you need a someone to take care of your dog or puppy. Doggy Daycare is becoming popular with busy people everywhere.
Most people tend to live busy lives and unfortunately their dogs are paying the price. Left home alone all day (sometimes in a crate) would be a boring life for anybody and dogs are no exception. Many dogs are developing separation anxiety which is making it even more difficult to leave them home alone. The answer for many busy professionals is doggy daycare.
Doggy daycare is simply daycare for dogs. Drop Fido off in the morning and pick him up after work. Doggy daycare is becoming the professional dog owners dream come true.
How Do I Choose A Doggy Daycare?
- The Facility Should Be Kept Clean - Take a tour of the facilities in your area and give them the “nose” test. You shouldn't be able to smell urine or feces if the facility is being kept clean. If the dogs are in cages for a rest or time out then the cages should be clean. There is no excuse for a dog to be in a dirty cage.
- Amount Of Time In Cage - Find out how much time the dogs spend playing. Most facilities have designated “nap times” for the dogs. During this time most facilities will have the dogs in cages. This is a good idea so dogs can rest and have a snack. It would be a good idea to do some comparisons in this area so your dog is spending as much time as you'd like outside of a cage.
- Required Vaccinations - Using a doggy daycare will require your dog be fully vaccinated. All dogs in daycare should have a current rabies, DHPPC, and bordetella (kennel cough) vaccination. Most facilities will require these vaccinations;if they don't, find a new doggy daycare. Don't risk exposing your dog to an un-vaccinated pet.
- Policy On Fights And Trouble Makers - Your dog maybe a perfect angel but some dogs that show up to daycare may be naughty. Doggy daycares all have a policy about aggressive dogs; usually it states that they are not welcome, but fights do break out on occasion. If your dog is involved in a fight it may not be welcome back. It would be a good idea to find out exactly what the policy says, before there is a problem, so you can be prepared.
- Available Grooming, Training, And Other Perks - Many doggy daycares will have extra perks like on-site grooming and training. This would definitely be a bonus for a busy owner.
- How Do I Find A Doggy Daycare? - Your veterinarian maybe able to refer you to a trusted facility; if not ask friends and neighbors with pets if they know of a good place. The next option is checking the local yellow pages for advertised facilities.
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