Choosing the right daycare for the furry member of your family can be a stressful decision, we all want the best for our dogs and there are many different options when it comes to doggy daycares. There are a lot of questions you should be asking your potential doggy daycare to ensure your dog is getting the experience it needs as a golden retriever’s needs are much different from a bulldog’s. We’ve outlined some tips below to help you in your doggy daycare search.
Is Dog Daycare right for your dog?
This depends on a lot of things, most importantly what breed of dog you have as all dog breeds are different and require different amounts of attention and interaction. Some breeds can be perfectly fine left at home to sleep and relax but others need constant attention and stimulation. One of the biggest perks of a doggy daycare is the inevitable exercise your dog will get while at the daycare, as mentioned above all breeds are different and some don’t need to be exercised as much as others so it is important to not only do research on the daycare itself but also take a deeper dive into your dog especially and what it needs to live a happy and healthy life.
Choosing the right Dog Daycare for You and Your Dog
It’s important to visit the doggy daycares without your dog and just observe once you’ve narrowed down your local options. Go around the facility and observe how the staff interacts with the dogs in their care to get a sense of the atmosphere and amenities. Make sure the facility is clean and organized especially in the kennels your dog will be in, also make sure to check to see if there is a secure fence surrounding the facility to ensure your dog won’t escape. Other things to consider could be the number of toys and features that are on-site for your dog to play with, the other kinds of dogs that frequent the daycare, and the reviews of their customers.
Questions you should ask
- What is the staff-to-dog ratio?
- Are the dogs grouped by size and breed?
- What is the toy policy?
- What kind of training does the staff have?
- Does the daycare follow a schedule?
Canine College is the Place for Your Dog
Canine College Bow Wow Resort has been serving the Holbrook and surrounding communities since 1970. Our professionally trained staff have years of experience working with many different breeds of dogs. With this in mind, we encourage you to reach out and see if we can be the right doggy daycare for you and your dog. Contact us today at 781-767-3908.
