Dog Day Care
Nothing Short of Pet Resorts
For A Day of Play Or An Extended Stay!

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Dog day care is the latest trend among dog lovers and a wonderful way to pamper your pooch. Day care for dogs is also a great way to take some stress off yourself if you have to juggle a busy schedule.

When you come home at the end of a long day or from a trip, you'll be very glad that your dog's needs have been taken care of at day care. He will be relaxed and happy to see you because he has played and been well-exercised. He'll have no need to act out any feelings of neglect because he has had fun day instead of a boring one all alone! And you will feel good knowing that you thought about his enjoyment of life also.

For many dogs, day care is a match made in heaven. It's a great way to spoil and pamper your dog while he also receives some behavior training.

Day care for dogs is a win/win option for many busy dog lovers who have to work, but hate to leave their dogs alone. You know the guilty feeling you get when your dog knows you're leaving without him. His tail stops wagging and he gives you a real soulful look. You feel like such a heel. But you can easily become a hero if you include dog day care in the weekly routine.

Among the many helpful experiences of dog day care, socialization with other dogs is one of the greatest advantages for your pet. It's kinda like going on a date for a dog! Dogs in day care truly do find favorite dog buddies and look forward to being with them each time they visit. And, not only will your pooch learn how to behave around other dogs, they will also learn how to behave around people!

Most people who bring their dogs to day care describe it as a fantastic experience for their dog. No matter what their age, they love the "no-cage" freedom of dog day care. Even older dogs seem to thrive and become rejuvenated.

A day care visit a couple of times a week can also accustom a dog to the facility so that when you have to leave him for longer periods, he will feel more comfortable. If your dog is more of a homebody, pet sitters that come to your home to exercise and play with your dog, are another option. Either way, he'll benefit from the social interaction and be a more content dog.

Besides the obvious reasons to consider dog day care, here are some other times it can be a useful resource:

• You're having a house re-modeling project.
• Your house is up for sale and real estate agents are showing the property at random times.
• Someone in your family is sick and needs extra attention.
• You "sold" your house and it has to be tented.
• Your dog is very active and you'd like him to burn off "his" extra energy instead of your's!

Some Examples of Services at Day Care For Dogs

Here are just a few of the services you're like to find being offered by various pet resorts:

• Web cam so you can look in on your dog from work or home online
• Fresh Purified water and healthy treats
• Bathing, grooming
• Dog pick-up and drop-off
• Special diets accomodated
• Medication administered
• Progress reports available daily
  
• Companionship with other dogs and people
• Creative Exercise - some even have tennis ball machines so dogs can fetch to their hearts content
• Behavior modification and individualized attention
• Arts and crafts? Yes - your dog may bring home a ceramic paw print!
• Cage free environment - lots of room for free play
• Aromatherapy and Massages
• Entertainment - videos dogs enjoy watching!
• Lots of toys
• No stress environment - play or plop
• Puppy training and other specific training
• Climate and/or Viral controlled atmosphere
• Piped in music

Choosing A Dog Day Care For Your Pet:

Here is a checklist and some things to review before selecting your dog's day care. You may have other concerns, so write them down before you go. Good facilities should be happy to have you tour the place, stick around a while to observe the action and answer your questions. Some dog day care facilities may even be able to provide references from satisfied customers.

• Ratio of staff to dogs. Is there sufficient staff to supervise playtime and other activities, as well as provide some one-on-one attention?
• What is the max capacity and is the facility big enough to keep large and small pets separated?
• Pay a few random visits to check housekeeping throughout the day. Cleanliness is a very good indicator of a well-run camp.
• What about safety measures. Do they have an evacuation plan?
• Are staff trained in dealing with dogs that misbehave?
• What are the health and/or vaccinations requirements?
• How are vet emergencies handled?
• Does the facility have a quiet area for dogs that want to take naps?
• Who's in charge? Is the dog day care owner run? This is a bigge - standards will most likely be higher if the owner is on board.

Dog day care can be a thoroughly pampering way to spoil the dog you love, but choose wisely. Take time time to find a place with a trained staff whose top priority is Rovers safety, well-being and of course, fun!

Then you'll have peace of mind knowing that your best friend is in good hands.

One last thought... If you are at a point in your life that includes dating, dog day care can be a help when you just can't take your dog along. But, you might also want to check out some interesting information about dating for dog lovers

Pet Sitters - A Dog Friend That Comes To Your Home

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