| Dog day care is growing in popularity. It started in | | | | dogs, get exercise and have fun.You know some |
| California in 1987 and has been spreading across the | | | | dogs get so lonely and bored at home alone they get |
| country every since. Dog day care centers are all | | | | into mischief like chewing on shoes, furniture and |
| over now. Great way for your dog to spend the day, | | | | whatever they can find. Some dogs suffer from |
| getting exercise, interaction with other dogs and | | | | separation anxiety so this would be a great way to |
| people. Find out more about dog day care!I must admit | | | | help them by giving them dogs to play with and people |
| it's not something I was aware of. Of course, I know | | | | around.Check out these factors when choosing a dog |
| about kennels - a place to take your dog if you just | | | | day care center.Are the employees trained? |
| can't take him with you on a trip but not dog day care. | | | | Some have been trained in dog behavior, first aid and |
| Isn't it child day care? Anyway, one day when I was | | | | obedience training.Is the facility clean? |
| talking with my son he mentioned he was taking his | | | | Is there an area specifically for the dogs to potty? |
| dog to dog day care the next day. What's that? | | | | How does the center smell?Is the facility |
| Anyway he said he dog loved going there and he | | | | overcrowded?Is the staff to dog ratio good? |
| even had a dog friend. Well, I had to look into this and | | | | One staff member to every 10-15 dogs is |
| so here is what I came up with.Dog day care is much | | | | optimun.Does it look like the staff enjoys the dogs?Is |
| like day care for children. You drop your dog off in the | | | | there a security fence around the outdoor areas? |
| mornings and pick him up after work. Your dog gets to | | | | Are they high enough to prevent dogs from jumping |
| socialize with other dogs, gets outdoor exercise, have | | | | over?Midday meals?Do they give medications?To get |
| activities, play games like fetch. They even have nap | | | | in a center your dog needs:Current vaccinations.Flea |
| time! They have tug toys, balls and toys to climb on. | | | | preventionSprayed/neuteredDog must get along with |
| Some places have couches, chairs and even bean | | | | other dogs.Some centers have other services like |
| bags for them. They even can attend an obedience | | | | overnight boarding, dog training and grooming facilities. |
| class.These centers are generally in a large open | | | | Some will even pick your dog up and home and return |
| space like a renovated warehouse. They have an | | | | him at night.I found cost from $15.00 a day to $35.00 a |
| area for large dogs and one for small dogs. They will | | | | day plus weekly rates so shop around.These dog day |
| also have a large outdoor area.Some centers have | | | | care centers do provide a safe and healthy |
| cameras going that you can get on the internet and | | | | atmosphere with lots of interaction with people and |
| see what your dog is doing. Do child care centers | | | | other dogs.Sandy has a web site on small dog breeds |
| have that?These dog day care centers are great for | | | | with articles on choosing a dog, bringing puppy home, |
| people who feel guilty about spending so much time | | | | choosing a breeder and vet, hypoallergenic dogs, dog |
| away from their dogs. They offer dog owners options | | | | good with children and seniors and articles on a |
| giving their dog a day of play rather than boredom and | | | | number of small dog breeds. |
| loneliness at home. They get to interact with other | | | | |