Doggie Daycare

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Sachita

I own a dog boarding facility. Although we don't do daycare, per se we offer a different type of boarding over traditional kennels. We have areas and match them up by size, age of temperament. Each area has hammocks and its own doggie door and outdoor fenced area. So they not only play together but sleep together. They can play all night if they really want and it happens. lol

Sometimes there are fights and often they work through it until they decide their pecking order. Nothing serious, just the way communicate. Some dogs love playing with others while others want to be left alone. I use part of my house, have a building and I even allow some dogs to sleep with me. It's not unusual to see dogs all over my house, office or anywhere else I'm hanging out.

I take care of quite a few jacks and they can be bossy but after they spend some time they adjust and do just fine. they are very territorial dogs but learn to share space.

It's great that he's able to be social and around other dogs. Its the best thing for both of you. I feel bad for dogs that stay home a lone all day but in some cases there isn;t a choice. He's going to have fun, you'll be happy and it will create an even deeper bond for both of you.

Good luck and keep us posted on how he does.

Your place sounds fantastic! I like the set up that you have.

This kennel/daycare has a "camp" theme, with their crates being called "cabins" for the overnight guests where they get "campfire treats" before going to bed.

During daycare time, they always have access to the outside as well, and also have the groups divided based on size and temperment. It really seems to be a good place. What is going to be tough is not jumping onto the web cam 10 times a day while I am at work to see what he is up to!

My dog lived with his biological sister for the first three years of his life, and he has been without her (or any playmate) for the last 1.5 years. I am very active with him, but the rough and tumble play with Daddy is just not the same as the rough and tumble with another dog.

I am glad that it has worked out that I can now send him to a daycare, so he can be with other dogs.