Hey! Dog Day Care...A Lot More Fun Than Regular Boarding!

Dog day care is the hot alternative to regular boarding in a kennel.

Check our facilities in your town before you board your pup. Make sure he’ll be comfortable and safe.

The main advantages of dog day care over regular boarding are:

• Cage less boarding all day

• Dogs are allowed to play and socialize together in a large room and/or yard.

• Dogs get more exercise.

• Some day cares have special fun activities (extracurricular activities)

• They usually have play equipment like jungle gyms.

They have dens and beds to rest on.

• Individual attention is given.

• Some have nurseries or separate rooms for small, shy or geriatric dogs.

• There are group activities.

• Snack times

• Nap times

• Bus service for pick-up and drop-off

• Human supervision at all times

A lot of canine camps have extracurricular activities like:

• Swimming

• Movie days

• Mountain hikes

• Gym class

• Agility courses

• Fun ball or Frisbee throwing

• Grooming

• Group activities

Questions to ask a day care:

• Are staff members trained?

• What do you do in case of an emergency?

• Do you provide additional walks?

• Can I bring my dog’s food, toys or bedding?

• Do you offer discounts for more than one dog?

• Do I need to make a reservation?

General requirement for dog day care:

• Must be spayed or neutered

• Must have proof of current vaccinations

• Must be socialized with people and other dogs (no aggressive behavior)

• Must fill our an application or profile

Check the facility for other requirements and go visit ahead of time to make sure it’s right for you and your dog.