Almost all dog owners have heard of dog day care, but not all think their pup (or pups) are good candidates for it. As one animal expert has said, though, “Doggy daycare isn’t just a trendy fad.” It is an authentic way of ensuring out pets’ safety, wellbeing and even mental health. It doesn’t have to be a daily thing to be of benefit to your dog, either, and just once a week or a few times a month generates benefits. If you are not sure whether some sort of day care is a good idea for your furriest family member, consider these five good reasons commonly suggested by experts:
- Socialization – Dogs are like us in many ways and socialization is just another example. Dogs model their own behaviors on those of the dogs around them, and if you want your dog to be well-behaved and sociable, you need to take them around fellow canines to learn the ropes. Of course, there is also the mental health benefit of socialization, and it does any dog good to meet new friends or play with familiar pals and how to navigate the world without conflict or bad behavior.
- Burn off energy – If your dog is like many others, he or she has the “zooms” from time to time. This is when they dash around to burn up a bit of energy, but it is even healthier for them to do this with dog companions than to wait for people to appear and (hopefully) get them outdoors for a bit of high quality playtime.
- Potty breaks – If you leave your dog alone for long stretches of time, and then experience the frequent “accidents” as a result, a bit of day care helps to alleviate such worries for them and for you.
- Mental health – This is not the same as socialization. Dogs who look at the same four walls, same toys and even same backyards can experience some burnout. They can also be some of the loneliest creatures prone to acting out. Day care stops all of that.
- Safety – Dogs alone are always dogs at risk for injury or harm should something happen inside of the house. That is alleviated when they are with other dogs and people throughout the day.
Getting Started in Dog Day Care
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