Why Doggy Daycare Is An Excellent Choice For Anxious And Bored Dogs
Posted on: 11 September 2019
Dogs left alone at home by themselves all day tend to get into a lot of mischief. They might chew shoes, ransack the garbage cans, rip up pillows, or defecate and urinate everywhere. They might do these things either out of boredom or out of anxiety because they do not like being separated from their human "pack leaders." (Sometimes dogs misbehave when they don't have a pack leader because they lack direction.) Dog boarding full time is only good for those days when you know you are going to be gone for several days to a few weeks, but what about doggy daycare? Here is why doggy daycare is an excellent choice for anxious and bored dogs.
Your Dog Gets to Play with Other Animals
Dogs are generally pretty social creatures. They usually thrive when they get to socialize with either humans or other animals. They would rather have the opportunity to play with other dogs than be stuck inside an apartment or a house all day alone. Going to doggy daycare while you are at work gives your dog a chance to socialize, and then they will be happier and healthier overall.
Your Dog Will Interact with Other Humans
Most boarding and doggy daycare centers have loving and caring staff members that want to play with your dog as much as you do. They will spend at least an hour playing with your dog indoors or outside (weather permitting!), which gives your dog a chance to interact with other humans. This socialization prevents your dog from becoming too isolated and unable to interact with other humans, which is often the core reason dogs will attack people without warning. That added human interaction with other people on a daily basis helps your dog understand that other people are safe to interact with.
Your Dog Will Never Be Bored, Lonely, or Anxious Again
Doggy daycare schedules are structured to the needs and likes of every dog. Your dog's favorite toys, favorite ways to play, favorite treats, and preferred length of time of interaction are all taken into account when a schedule is created for them. They might spend some time in a kennel or indoor room during quiet time or rest time, but the rest of the time is all play. There shouldn't be anything to chew during playtime that is not meant to be chewed.
For more information, contact a dog boarding service.
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