Should You Put Your Dog into Doggy Daycare?
You may think that it sounds a little strange but their really is a doggy day care in most places around the world. Most animal lovers like myself truly love their pets, and want the best for them. But why would they want to put them into a doggy day care? Following are several reasons why you may find doggy day care to be a good idea.
1. You dog may get lonely. This is especially true in the case of a puppy that is still getting used to their new surroundings. Most animals hate the idea of being alone. In a doggy day care your dog will get constant attention and loving care.
2. It is not as expensive as you may think. Many people seem to think that leaving their dog in a day care will be very expensive, but it really is not. There are many good places that will give your pet plenty of loving care for a reasonable price.
3. You don’t have to worry about rushing home to feed and walk your dog. Immediately after leaving work many people rush home to make sure that they get there in time to make sure their dog has no accidents.
4. They will groom and bath your dog for you. You will not have to worry about grooming and washing your dog. Most good day care centers will make sure that this is done while you are at work. Of course they do not do this daily, but usually they will set up a schedule with you when this can be done.
5. You don’t have to worry about someone coming into your house to care for your dog. Some people choose to hire pet sitters instead of taking their dogs out to another location. But with a doggy day care you do not have to worry about having a stranger come into your house.
These are just a few reasons why you may want to consider putting your dog in doggy day care. If you are considering it then you will want to make sure that you take the time to investigate whichever day care you decide to use. This includes not just the business but the people as well. Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there have been any complaints against them. If they have just one complaint no matter how minor make sure that you take the time to thorough investigate it.
To find a doggy day care in your area take the time to do an online search. You may be surprised at how many there are in your area. The bottom line is that it is of course your decision. If you are still not sure than you can check in see if they have some special kind of one day trial. This is where they let you leave your dog for a few hours for a reduced rate to see how your dog adjusts to it. Not all dogs will do well in this type of environment, so it may be a good idea to see how your dog reacts.
