Some days you might be too busy for your dog. You could be working late or planning a dog free event. Don’t make your dog pay for your busy schedule. The solution may be doggy day care. This may be in the form of a dog walker or a place to take your dog for care.

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What Is Doggy Day Care?

Doggy day care is the same as kiddie day care, but for dogs. You must enroll your dog. You can drop your dog off or possibly the day care has a pick up service. Set up a schedule with the day care.

Doggy day care is a safe environment for your dog to play. Your pup will make new friends. It is good for your dog to socialize with other dogs during the day. Your dog will have plenty of time to play and be tired when you pick them up. Consider yourself a responsible owner to arrange the best care for the dog. Day care for dogs is supposed to help you and your dog.

How To Find And What To Look For

Doggy day care facilities are not hard to find. Check online or look around the dog park for flyers. Ask your dog owner friends if they know of any or can refer you to the right place. Your vet may know of a good one.

• Ask your buddies who they use. Ask them what they think of the facilities, staff, and general feel of the place
• Stop by the day care when it is open. Look around and ask questions.
• See if they place is clean and the dogs are happy.
• Are the dogs supervised? Are the enough workers for the amount of dogs? Do they supervise or let the dogs do as they please? What seems to be their attitude of dog handling?
• Are there plenty of toys, water bowls and other things to serve the pups?
• Does the doggy day care ask the right questions? Do they request that all dogs have shots - up to date?
• Do they ask you for clear instructions? Do they understand what you expect and can they deliver it?
• Does the day care want specific info on you as well as your dog? Should they be able to contact your vet in an emergency? Who else would they need to contact?
• How do the employees act around the dogs? Are they firm with some aggressive breeds and easy on older or smaller dogs?

Before you sign your dog up your need to be confident in the location. Visit the day care a few times and make an informed decision. Information written by Shawn Kerrigan of ohmydogsupplies.com, the best spot to purchase personalized dog beds online.

You may be really busy some days. You could be planning an event in your home not suitable for your dog to attend. You might have to work late. It just does not seem to you right that your dog should suffer for your situation. What is the solution? It could be a private dog walker or sitter. It could also be to place your canine in Doggy Day Care.

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What Is Doggy Day Care ?

Doggy Day Care is the canine equivalent of kiddie day care. You enroll your doggy. You then drop him or her off in to care of the doggy day care facility. You can leave him or her there for a set amount of time. This depends upon your situation and the hours set by the doggy day care.

In this safe environment, your dog can play. He or she can make new friends - school buddies. Doggy Day Care is a great place to socialize. It relieves you of the guilt of not being able to walk the dog or play with him or her at some times. You are being a responsible owner. You are providing your dog with an alternative. Doggy day care is a solution to your problem and can be great fun for your dog.

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How To Find And What To Look For

Doggy day cares are not difficult to find. They advertise. They are in telephone directories. You can also ask about them from friends with dogs and fellow doggy park walkers. There may be a posting at your vet’s or your vet may recommend or know of 1 or 2 operations.

Listening to all suggestions does not merely tell you the location.  It is also a tool in finding the right doggy care for you and your pet.

•    Ask your friends who they use and why. Get their opinion on the facilities, the people who operate it and the employees.

•     Pay a visit to the doggy day care when it is in operation. You need to check out the facilities and talk to the employees.

•     See if the facilities are roomy and clean.

•    Do the dogs have enough supervision? Are there enough employees for the amount of dogs? Do they supervise or let the dogs do as they please? What seems to be their philosophy of dog handling?

•     Are there enough toys, water bowls and other items to serve the dogs?

•     Does the doggy day care ask the right questions? Do they demand that all dogs have certification of their shots - up to date, of course?

•     Do they ask you for clear instructions? Do they understand what you expect and can they deliver it?

•     Does the doggy day care ask for specific information on you and your dog? Do they know the number of your vet, your emergency number and any other pertinent information?

•     Do the employees care about the animals and deal firmly with bullies and aggressive animals.

Before you enroll your favorite dog, you need to ask all these questions. You also need to visit the establishment a couple of times. Only then can you make a decision that this is the doggy day care for your dog.

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