How do I know if the daycare facility is safe for my dog?

When asking questions of potential facilities, confirm that trained staff supervises each playgroup at all times.  Inquire as to how many dogs each staff member supervises. This ratio can vary from as little and 1:10 to as many as 1:20 based on the comfort level of the operator. Ask how dogs are separated into playgroups. […]

How will I know which daycare is the best one for my dog?

Ask questions.  Visit multiple facilities.  Talk to the manager and staff, and go with your instincts.  Is the environment calm and controlled? Do the dogs seem stressed or happy?  Are the staff members interacting with the dogs? If not, they can’t know them well enough to detect or avoid trouble.  Is the daycare sufficiently staffed? […]

Facility specifics

A fully staffed facility offers much for a social dog. The number of dogs participating each day at these facilities often ranger from less than 10 to 80 or more.  Trained staff keeps the dogs busy with indoor or outdoor play, or even, in some cases, happily munching snacks (healthy, or course!) and watching movies […]

How much does dog daycare cost?

Costs can vary widely, from a few dollars to $30 or more a day, depending on the provider and whether the daycare is operated out of a private home or a multi-staffed, full service facility.  Some daycares offer pre-pay packages and others are simply pay as you go. Don’t select your daycare by cost alone. […]

Private daycare or day board

Most dogs that have had prior social experiences with other dogs will enjoy attending daycare.  You may not know if your dog is a good fit for daycare until you apply and the facility performs its temperament test. Professional daycare managers will provide an assessment of your dog’s fit to their facility and recommend the […]