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People are very opinionated about boarding their dogs. However, dog daycare is a whole different level of boarding. Although many dog daycares use kennels, others don’t have cages at all. And you can leave your dog for a few hours or the whole day. I think dog daycare is a great option for someone who works long hours and can’t get home to let his or her dog out over a lunch break. I often considered this for Ace but decided the price wasn’t worth it. Some benefits to taking your dog to daycare include knowing your dog gets to have fun while you are at work (assuming your dog likes other dogs and lots of activity), you don’t have to worry what kind of trouble your dog is getting into at home, and she will be OK if you have to work a little late. On the negative side, often the staff members in charge of the dogs do not have a lot of knowledge in animal behavior and don’t know what to do when something goes wrong. The pick-up and drop-off hours are often inconvenient, and if you can’t pick up your dog by a certain time you will be charged a night’s boarding fee. And just like any boarding facility, you need to do lots of research to make sure the daycare is right for your dog. What do you think? Does your dog go to daycare? Why or why not? Email your dog-related question to me at Lindsay@thatmutt.com, and I’ll post it for others to answer. (Image from K9sinkahoots.com) 
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9 Comments posted on "Weekly question: Does your dog go to daycare?"
Biggie-Z on August 4th, 2008 at 10:01 pm #
Biggie goes to day care, but he’s been sort of suspended for not walking well on the leash when he is getting his relief walks. He plays well and loves it there, but I think he is testing the staff members and has figured out what he can get away with. So, you hit the nail on the head with the one negative that we are working on. Our doggie day care has pick up and drop off (for dogs who are well-behaved on the leash when their humans aren’t around - ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME, BIGGIE??) so the hours are just fine. We couldn’t survive in the city with 2 crazy careers without doggie day care. Biggie-Zs last blog post..Lessons in Humility
K9 Amiga on August 5th, 2008 at 3:55 am #
price has always been the deterrent for me. also, they’re a gossip ground for bad habits. Dog parks can be the same way, but at least you’re there to correct or reward their behavior. I think though it comes down to finding one you trust. K9 Amigas last blog post..Featuring…
chris on August 5th, 2008 at 8:20 am #
very interesting. I’ve never had to check into it, as I can go home for lunch and let my babies out, but you offer some good points for people who aren’t so lucky. If you can afford it, it sounds like a good way for your pup to spend his day, rather than bored and sleeping and waiting for you to come home. It is a bit of a concern tho that if a fight would break out, can the people keep i under control. chriss last blog post..The Cat/Dog Log is having a birthday
Apryl DeLancey on August 5th, 2008 at 9:37 am #
I never had my mutt in daycare, mostly due to price. When I was in college, I could take her a lot of places. This included one of my jobs. She was quite the well traveled and socialized girl. Apryl DeLanceys last blog post..Little League World Series Preview
castocreations hzk on August 5th, 2008 at 1:09 pm #
Oh Hell Yes! *grin* I don’t know what I’d do without the awesome doggy daycare near our house. It’s $10 a day per dog or less if you buy a package. Trooper generally gets to go once a week, except when hubby’s schedule has him home during the week like now. Trooper LOVES … L O V E S it. He can’t wait to get there and gets in his special assigned kennel. This daycare does it right IMHO. Each dog gets their own kennel with their picture and name (and special instructions - Trooper doesn’t get raw hide). The entrance is password protected and you can drop off your dog as early as you want. Play time starts at 8 a.m. so they are in their kennel until that time. They are supervised and so far the staff seems to be fairly knowledgeable in dog behavior. Of course, Trooper is one of the good dogs. LOL I am really blessed to be able to have access to a clean, safe, and responsible daycare. I know that they all aren’t. Oh…and Trooper is tired when he gets home. A tired dog is a good dog!
vee on August 5th, 2008 at 2:14 pm #
oh man, I have found two I like (one with a webcam) but I’m lacking follow through, mostly bc of the $$$! vees last blog post..Up the Canyon!
Cynthia Blue on August 5th, 2008 at 4:50 pm #
Only a couple of my dogs would do well in daycare. Most would not… they get grumpy with other dogs in their space. And if Tatum went to dog day care, she’d like it more than me!
Abz&Chels on August 5th, 2008 at 8:48 pm #
When Chels was younger I looked at one for Sundays when I work. The cost was $20 for the day. As it turned out I get to take Chels to work so it wasnt something I ended up needing… but given her love of eating my house bit by bit… I would reconsider it for the socialisation alone Abz&Chelss last blog post..I Am Beautiful
Saint Lover on August 6th, 2008 at 10:08 am #
When I lived at my old hose I did day care for dogs and it was a good gig. They played all day in and went home happy and kept out of trouble. It was good for socialization for the day camper dogs and mine. Saint Lovers last blog post..Wordless Wednesday Post a comment
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