Living in a neighborhood with access to dog walkers and
dog daycare options are also important considerations for dog owners, particularly those in urban areas.
Not exact matches
If you have a
dog daycare near you, this is possibly the best
option available.
Boarding
options include private condo boarding, crate boarding and supervised group cage free boarding during peak times all with the
option to have your
dog enjoy a day full of playtime with friends in our doggie
daycare.
Dogs have many
options, ranging from puppy classes and obedience training to
dog parks, doggie playgroups, and even doggie
daycare.
If you are considering
options of how to care for your
dog while you leave for work or other daily activities, learning about doggie
daycare is essential.
Daycare facilities have rules about the age and temperament of
dogs they will take, and it may not be a viable
option even if you have the budget.
Give us a call today to learn about our
options including one - on - one sessions, group classes, and our ever popular «Stay & Train» program (call for availability), where we work on training basics while your
dog is boarding or staying for
daycare.
If your pup prefers spending time with people instead of other
dogs, our personal
daycare options provide the same benefits of daily activity and enrichment as our group
daycare, but in a one - on - one situation.
If your
dog does not get along with other
dogs or has trouble socializing, there are other
daycare options available.
If your
dog likes to play with many other
dogs, but just isn't a happy camper at
daycare for whatever reason, there are lots of other
options for
dog -
dog interaction:
Accelerated: This
option is available at our discretion for puppies under six months of age, and
dogs who are already very social and comfortable in group situations, for example, a
dog who has previously boarded at a group play facility and / or attended
dog daycare without any incidents.
Most
dogs with this type of social preference may not enjoy
daycare, especially on busy days, but they have other
options:
And while
dog daycare can offer physical exercise, mental stimulation, and companionship to some
dogs during otherwise long and lonely work days, it's important for
dog owners to know that a) not all
daycares are created equal; b) not all
dogs will enjoy
daycare (and this is normal); and c) there are lots of fantastic non-
daycare options that can provide
dogs with exercise, mental stimulation, and companionship.
When we're considering
daycare as a potential care
option for our
dogs, it's important that we also understand what is considered normal social behavior for a
dog.
If you previously used
dog daycare so you
dog wouldn't be home alone all day, or just wanted them to burn off some energy, suitable alternative
options can include:
It's a cheaper
option to the doggie
daycare, ensures someone can let your
dog out and gives your
dog the attention and interaction he needs.
If you must leave your
dog for long periods of time on a regular basis, there are many
options for you to keep your
dog happy and healthy; keeping the
dog confined to a small room with his crate's door opened enables him to go in and out of the crate allowing the
dog to stretch his legs and move around while keeping him safe and secure at the same time; calling a
dog walker, or contacting a doggy
daycare facility to take your
dog for a walk and allow him / her to relieve themselves during the day.
Both
options provide
dogs with amazing doggy play time with their buddies, unlimited supply of fresh and filtered water, interactive games and toys, outdoor walks every 2 - 3 hours,
daycare report card to go home with, and lots of unconditional love and care.
For a daytime care
option while you're at work, Alaska's
dog daycare services are likely most suitable.
If your
dog enjoys the company of other
dogs, other easy
options include taking her to the
dog park, organizing play groups with friends or neighbors who have
dogs or signing her up for
dog daycare a few days a week.
When on walks, the leash restricts Freddie's
option to move away from another
dog if he feels uncertain (unlike when he is at
daycare or at the
dog park, where he is free to move away from
dogs he doesn't want to interact with).
Dog Daycare is a fantastic
option for pet parents if you want your pooch to gain valuable socialization skills.
Playing in a large open area with other
dogs is also a great way to release excess energy, so a local
dog park or doggy
daycare might be a good
option.
If your
dogs are not neutered or spayed, have medical needs that prevent them from joining group play, have a bit of social anxiety, or are unable to join camp for temperament reasons, then pet
daycare is an excellent
option for your pets.
The next time your vet,
daycare, boarding or training facility demands that you vaccinate your
dog for kennel cough, you'll probably want to consider some different
options.
Active and social
dogs enjoy group
daycare, and
dogs that prefer one - on - one personal attention have the
option for private
dog daycare.
Besides hotel and restaurants that welcome
dogs, suggest local retailers, pet sitters or doggie
daycare options.
Investigate your
options now, and have your
dog spend time at the
daycare so that she gets used to this new activity.
Other
options could include taking the
dog to a
daycare or boarding facility, and Mayer even suggested hiring a pet sitter to come to your holiday party so you have someone in charge of watching your
dog while you are busy entertaining your guests.