A Typical Day at Doggy Day Care

Many thousands of pet owners are out all day, working and seeing to other daily activities of life. As a result, pets tend to spend a lot of time alone. For some animals, this is no problem (providing, of course, that much love and affection is lavished on the pet in the evenings). Cats, for example, are quite happy to find a sunny or cosy spot to sleep the day away until their human servants return from work.

Dogs, however, are another matter. Canines tend to become lonely, stressed, anxious, and can misbehave by barking incessantly, howling, and tearing up the yard in their masters' absence. The solution to this problem is easy - send your pooch out for the day too, to a place like "doggy day care Yarraville".

Dog day care really is no different from preschool or day care for human children. Just like your own offspring, your dog is dropped off in the morning on your way to work, and collected at the end of the day when you're returning home. They are entertained, fed, given time for play and rest, and have the opportunity to make friends who they can't wait to see next time.

Depending on the centre you choose, a typical day at dog day care might look something like this:

7.30-8.30am Dogs arrive and settle in for a day of fun
9 .00-9.30am New dogs are introduced and compatibility assessed
9.30-10.30am Morning walk or other gentle exercise
10.30-12 noon Play time: both organised play (eg. ball fetch, tug'o'war) and free socialising and play (chase, etc)
12noon-2pm Quieter play time and lunch. Some dogs may be booked by their owners for a grooming session during the afternoon.
2.00-4.00pm Time for a treat, a snooze, or time to just relax and laze. More active dogs may have an afternoon walk.
4.00-6.30pm more free play time, and getting ready for mum and dad to pick up.

A great dog day care centre will assess dogs for sociability and compatibility and group them accordingly. There will be spacious areas both indoors and outdoors for play, designed for the wellbeing and safety of the dogs. Outdoor areas will offer both sunshine and shaded areas; play and exercise equipment, and a paddle pool for the summer months. There will be plenty of water on hand to drink at all times, and grassed areas. Regardless of size, breed, energy level, or whether the dog is introverted or extroverted, each dog will be individually catered to. Another sign of a great dog day care facility is that your dog is happy and tired at the end of the day, and ecstatic to go back again for more fun.

Want to find out more about facilities in your local area? Ask your vet, or search online for, for example, "doggy day care Yarraville" for a fantastic centre near you.