Dog Gone Fun At Doggy Day Care

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     Long workdays and other obligations prevent a considerable amount people from giving their dogs the proper time needed to exercise and burn off any excess energy. In some cases, all that built up energy 鈥?combined with hours away from the pet owners?can cause dogs to have anxiety attacks. As a coping mechanism to deal with the stress, these dogs will often use their unbridled energy to act out destructively on their surrounding environment. If you're looking for ways to unleash your pet's unspent energy, consider a trip to dog day care. Doggie day care is exactly what it sounds like: A supervised environment catering to dogs that provides ample opportunity for exercise and other enjoyable activities. The frequency to which you take your canine to doggy daycare is totally up to you.

The first dog day care center opened in New York City in 1987. Since then, a slew of pet day care centers have opened their doors across the country and around the globe, giving dog owners an ample selection of facilities to choose from. The cost of taking your dog to one of these day care centers depends on several factors, including the type of activities provided and whether the facility is a commercial operation or based from home. Home-based day care facilities usually have a lowernumber of dog clientele than commercial operations, which might be more appealing to owners with dogs that are less social with their own kind and prefer more human interaction. Commercial day cares tend to be a better fit with canines that enjoy interacting with other dogs. These types of operations usually have open play areas, which give your dog plenty of opportunity to make new friends. Whether you choose a commercial or home-based dog day care, proof that your pet is healthy and up-to-date with vaccinations is mandatory for enrollment in any facility.

Tips for choosing the right doggy day care ?Make sure the facility is clean and odor free. ?Make a mental note of the questions asked by staff during the application process. The more detailed information asked about your dog is often a good indicator of the quality of service provided by the facility. Avoid day care centers with little or no emphasis on an application or screening process for potential canine enrollees. ?Examine the play areas to ensure the facility has safe and secure indoor and outdoor space for your pet to roam. Also ask about how the areas are monitored and the number of staff on-hand supervising the dogs during playtime. - Inquire about the type of disciplinary methods employed by staff during dicey situations and when dogs get a little out of control. Don't forget to ask about the day care's access to emergency medical services in the event of an injury. - Get details on nap times and the type of sleeping quarters made available to your pet. Make sure to ask about lunch time as well. See what type of food and snacks are served, and whether packing your dog's lunch is an option.