| Having a dog is great fun. For many people their | | | | purpose built centre. There will usually be indoor |
| dog is a big part of their life. During the day you | | | | areas, with toys and beds and outdoor areas for |
| can explore the town on walks and runs, go to | | | | exercise. Most centers will give you the option of |
| the park and play Frisbee. At night you can watch | | | | a daily walk for you pet. |
| TV together and relax. The problem is, on | | | | Some pet owners take their dogs to daycare |
| Monday you have to go to work. Your dog is left | | | | everyday, some only once a week or less. There |
| home alone all day, cooped up in the yard. When | | | | are many benefits to doggie daycare. Firstly, your |
| you finally do get home, you don't have the time | | | | dog gets company and stimulation. This solves the |
| or the energy to take you poor pooch for a walk. | | | | problem of boredom that many dogs face being |
| While you and your dog are perfectly content on | | | | home alone. They get to meet and play with |
| the weekends, a busy working life is making | | | | other dogs. If you have had problems socializing |
| weekdays hard for both you and your beloved | | | | your dog then this is a great way to introduce |
| pet. Doggie Daycare is an option that many busy | | | | them to other dogs in a safe environment. Your |
| professionals are choosing to help themselves and | | | | dog gets regular exercise as well, which can be |
| their pets be happier and healthier. | | | | hard to provide when you are busy with work |
| A doggie daycare program will look after your | | | | and family commitments. |
| dog usually during business hours. You can either | | | | Once your dog is regularly attending daycare, you |
| drop your dog off in the morning before work, or | | | | may find your other problems with your pet |
| some services will be able to pick up your dog if | | | | disappearing. Pets who attend daycare are less |
| you live within a certain area. Dog daycare | | | | likely to bark while they are in your backyard, |
| facilities are run by people who love dogs as | | | | they will also stop digging holes and chewing up |
| much as you do. They have made a career out | | | | your stuff. They are fitter and healthier and have |
| of animals and have all the appropriate | | | | less health problems. They get on better with |
| qualifications to go along with it. They are usually | | | | other dogs, if you've ever had your dog pull on |
| police checked and have a good knowledge of | | | | the lead at the sight of another dog during walkies |
| animal first aid. | | | | then you will know the value of a well socialized |
| Doggie day care gives you dog the opportunity to | | | | dog. |
| play, relax and learn. Dogs are split up into groups, | | | | Why not try out doggy daycare for yourself? |
| based on size, breed and temperament. Centers | | | | You may find yourself with a happier and better |
| are usually based around someone's home, or a | | | | behaved dog! |