Dog Kennel Guide

With the number of families owning a dog rising year on year, combined with a huge increase in the proportion of households where all adult members go out to work, there has been a sharp rise in the number of establishments offering doggy daycare to help fill the gap in the gaps in dogs’ daily care.

Some people simply leave their dog in a large dog cage to allow him to get some exercise in a secure environment while others employ a dog walker who comes around to the house once per day to take their dog for a long walk.  However, if you are looking for more wrap around care for your pet then by far your best option is dog daycare.

A dog day care business will generally be found on the outskirts of towns where there is plenty of space on which to build their facilities.   These usually include a large, secure field in which dogs can run around freely and a building with pens where dogs can be shut in if necessary.  Quite often there will also be a dog kennel or two so that any dogs who are used to sleeping in them will feel quite at home.

The are many great benefits of doggy daycare.  Firstly, you can drop your dog off at the centre on your way to work or, for an extra charge, they will even come and collect him.  You can then be sure that he is getting human contact all day, rather than being left home alone, and lots of time socialising with other dogs.  He will be exercised, either by running around in a field or by being taken for a walk with some of the other dogs, and will be played with and stimulated.

There are also lots of little extras that you may not at first think of, such as that if he falls ill he will be taken straight to the vets.  The owners of the doggy day care will also often take dogs to their annual trips to the vets for their jabs too.  Also, should the weather suddenly turn cold or wet they can bring the dogs inside or put dog jackets on them.  Some establishments will even perform dog care routines such as grooming, nail clipping and bathing for a little extra cost.

If you are suffering from feelings of guilt every morning when you leave your dog whining with a hang dog expression then go on the internet and search out your nearest doggy daycare centre.

Owning a dog is becoming more and more popular and dogs make fantastic pets.  However, the disadvantage over owning a cat is that they need more care and attention and can pine and get anxious when they aren’t with their owner.  While many dogs are happy to wait in their dog kennel for their owner’s return from work others bark and cause damage to the house or garden.

The answer to this is to put your pet into doggie day care while you are at work, or even if you are just going for a daytrip out where dogs can’t be taken.  This way they will be getting both company and exercise, two of the things closest to a dog’s heart!

Many doggie day care centres will collect your pet before you leave for work and take him to the centre.  Here the dog will be fed according to your wishes, regularly exercised by people employed especially for dog walking and washed if they get muddy when out walking.  If you are lucky they will even perform some of your weekly dog grooming chores such as brushing or clipping nails.

Your dog will be in safe hands as most centres have rules about not admitting violent dogs, though they may run obedience classes so that your dog can learn to behave well and then be admitted for day care.

One of the big advantages of doggy day care is that your pet will become very socialised after spending his days with dogs of every different size and breed.  They will also learn to respond to people, other than yourself, in an appropriate and trusting way.

When looking into the best centre for your dog, ensure that they have access to a vet at any time for emergencies and that they have facilities such a dog kennel and run for those that might want to spend a bit of time alone to chill out or sleep.  Some centres will even attend veterinary appointments with your pet if you can’t manage it due to work commitments.

If you are away on holiday then you may want to use a doggie day care centre which allows overnight stays or you may decide that dog sitting would be a better, where someone comes and stays in your house to look after your pet while you are away.  This way your pet can remain in the comfort of his own dog kennel while you are enjoying your break without worrying about him.