Doggy Daycare

I never expected to be taking a dog to daycare but that is exactly what I do.

Doggy Daycare can be a great option for dogs that would otherwise spend their day cooped up in a house or a cage.  Doggy Daycare can be expensive, but if you have the ability to afford the expense it can be great for both you and your dog. 

The daycare that I take my dog to costs $25 per day.  It is the same price whether your dog is there for two hours or eleven hours.  Each dog goes through a “trial” Saturday to make sure that they are non-aggressive with the other dogs.  If they pass this “test” they are free to go to daycare as many as six days per week.  All dogs must be up to date on all of their shots and be on a flea preventative, such as Frontline.

When you drop your dog off they spend the day with their female or male counterparts.  The genders are kept separated even though all dogs are required to be spayed or neutered to attend daycare.

The dogs have water at all times, heaters in the winter and sprinklers in the summer.  The dogs can run all day long or relax with their friends in the sunshine.  When I pick up my dog, Lizzie, at the end of the day she lies on the seat in my car and relaxes in our house for the rest of the evening like I’m sure 99.5% of the dogs do.  Our dog is nicknamed “Dizzy Lizzie” because she does not stop running except for a few quick drinks throughout the day.

Another benefit to Doggy Daycare is that they offer boarding.  If you have a vacation or a business trip to attend your dog will be able to spend the day outside playing with their friends and have someone to feed them and a place to sleep at night.

Again, Doggy Daycare is not for everyone because it can be relatively expensive but it is a great option to be able to have.  Even if your dog only goes once or twice a week, like mine, it gives them to ability to run freely and socialize with other dogs for a few hours.  There are new Doggy Daycare’s popping up all over and it is worth exploring if you would like to have another option for your dog during the day!