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Despite their good intentions, it can cause a lot of problems when your doggy bodyguard snaps at other dogs because they didnt follow your instructions or because they have set out to guard the perimeter or gate. We sometimes have to dismiss these dogs because, in the process of helping, they inadvertently hurt dogs. Highly Intelligent Dogs. There is such a thing as a dog that is too smart for daycare. Smart dogs, breeds such as Border Collies, Labrador Retrievers, and Jack Russell ...
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Day care is a place for dogs who like to be social, but its not ideal for socializing dogs. My friend Liz Palika, a San Diegobased dog trainer and author of many outstanding pet care books, shared her perspective, and I think its good information.
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It seems like a great solution to many trainers to recommend doggy day care to the average client. Many dogs lack stimulation, sufficient outlets for their energy, or opportunities to socialize with other dogs. Here are five reasons why you might consider sending a dog to doggy day care  or starting a doggy day care yourself. 1.
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Here are the top reasons people rush into doggy daycare, why you want to wait, and puppy-friendly alternatives. Socialization. One of the common reasons people bring their dogs to daycare is because they want their dog to be socialized. The critical socialization period is 8 weeks to 6 months old, but typically daycare and dog parks are not the ...
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IN GENERAL, larger dog daycare facilities are potentially a good option for: Medium and high energy dogs with good social skills who enjoy other dogs Dogs that are confident enough to stand up for themselves Dogs with a high tolerance for rude behavior from other excited dogs
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For dogs that arent a good fit for daycare, have a dog walker or dog sitter visit your dog during the day. This is a great option that gives your dog the attention and exercise they need during the day. For some dogs, this might look like a long afternoon walk, and for others a quick trip out to potty. Then some casual hangout or cuddle time with the sitter.
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Most dogs benefit from the social interaction and companionship of hanging with their doggie brothers and sisters. There are four main reasons why dog daycare is so beneficial to your dog: 1. Socialization  If your dog is not exposed to other dogs in a natural way (off leash) regularly they can become anti-social, which presents as dog reactivity, anxiety and aggression toward other dogs. I think this is one of our biggest flaws as people living with dogs. When I see a dog that doesnt ...
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Sometimes a tired/well-behaved dog is actually a super-stressed-out-mentally-and-physically-exhausted dog. For the dogs that day care is good for, it is really good, great in fact. But for dogs that day care is not good for, it can be extremely detrimental and damaging to that dogs behavioral health.
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I don't want her to be in daycare if she is aggressive with other dogs, but I also feel like if she does okay during the assessment, it could be really good for her to interact with other dogs more. 0 comments 100% Upvoted Log in or sign up to leave a comment
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Is Doggy Daycare Good For Dogs? Doggy daycare is a fantastic idea, where you have dogs interacting, playing, and just having fun with each other under the supervision of trainers and caregivers. So, when the question, Is doggy daycare good for dogs? comes up, you would expect an immediate Yes, but the answer is not as straightforward.

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