puppy care
Learn more about puppy care:
If you work all day, have a dog, and are tired of coming home to a stressed out pooch, then puppy daycare may be for you. Puppy daycare can help keep your dog occupied and happy while you are at work. There are two main types of doggie daycare: Private, in-home facilities and commercial dog daycare programs. Private facilities are typically smaller than commercial facilities, and may be based out of someone’s home. Commercial facilities may offer more services than their smaller counterparts.
The cost of puppy daycare varies greatly, and will depend largely on the services provided, the geographical area, and the amount of time your puppy spends in the program. If you love your dog, but feel that you are not spending enough time with him, then a puppy daycare may be a good way to keep your dog occupied while you are at work. Likewise, if your dog becomes destructive after spending house alone while you are gone, a doggie daycare program may keep both of you happy. Some puppy daycares also offer overnight programs that allow for boarding when owners go away on business trips or vacations.
Private, in-home daycare programs are often smaller because they are limited by the space available in the owner’s home. While the space and number of dogs are typically smaller, that doesn’t mean in-home doggie daycare programs are not just as good as their commercial counterparts. And, because in-home facilities have less staff and lower overhead, they are likely to cost less, too.
Commercial facilities usually employ a fully trained staff that is prepared to meet your dog’s every need, and many of her wants, too. Employees of commercial facilities are available to provide significant interaction with your puppy, in most cases. Some larger facilities have television programs that may interest your pooch. Also, larger programs may also offer more opportunities for your dog to socialize with other dogs.
Many dogs do not like to be left alone for long periods of time; however, you may have no choice if you work full time. You should consider a puppy daycare program to care for your dog while you are away. At puppy daycare, your dog will receive attention and company while you are working. No matter if you choose an in-home facility or a commercial facility, be prepared to provide vet records to ensure your dog is healthy and up-to-date on her vaccinations. Depending on the personality of your dog, you may prefer the services of one of the doggie daycare programs over the other.