Benefits of Dog Daycare service

This photo was taken at Shaggy Shack Pet Resort in Spanaway, WA. Benefits of dog daycare and why should owners invest their hard-earned money into this service? Below, I’ve provided benefits every dog owner should consider…
Exercise
Combined with the mental stimulation that dog daycare provides your energetic pup, it also provides essential exercise to keep him/her in top physical condition. Even more than humans, dogs need daily exercise to maintain their fitness, immunity, and overall health. As a bonus, a well-exercised pup is also a better behaved pup.
Peace of Mind
It can be very stressful to leave your precious pooch at home all day while you’re at work. Dog daycare gives owners an excellent option to give your dog plenty of safe and healthy fun, exercise and mental stimulation while you’re away. Then, you can enjoy coming home to your very tired and happy pup.
Socialization
Next to potty training, “socialization” is one of the most critical training necessities in a dog’s life. You’ve likely heard that dogs are “pack” animals—this is true. There is nothing a (well-socialized) dog enjoys more than being with other dogs. And as much as we enjoy playing and bonding with our dogs, they will always get more fun and exercise with their kindred species. In addition, the better socialized your dog is, the more confidence they have, and the better behaved they are in a variety of different settings.
Human Attention
I’m certain your pup gets plenty of love and attention while you’re at home, but why not extend that human interaction to when you’re away? Bringing your dog to daycare provides not only additional attention for your dog, but also introduces them to new, dog-friendly people in a controlled environment. At Shaggy Shack Pet Resort and Spa, our first requirement for all our staff members is that they must love dogs. We’re all pet owners and understand how important is for your dog to be in a safe and happy environment while you’re away. It’s also important to note that your dog will never be left alone or caged while in our care.
Safety
Dropping your dog off at a quality daycare facility is a much safer option than leaving your dog in a hot garage or in a back yard where they might escape. At Shaggy Shack Pet Resort and Spa, safety is our top priority. Our facility is safe from escape and our entire staff is trained in carefully monitoring the dogs’ behavior and reducing the anxiety that could lead to escape attempts. Of course, we also observe the dogs very closely to ensure reduce the chance of any physical altercations.
Affordable
Understandably, most people’s top concern with taking their dog to daycare is the cost. Surprisingly, for all the benefits you get, it’s surprisingly affordable.
Flexible Schedule
Our daycare clients range from those who visit us 6-7 times a week, to those who drop off their dog on Saturday for just a few hours while they go shopping or their kids play soccer. At Shaggy Shack Pet Resort and Spa, for even more convenience, no reservations are required!
Improved Behavior
Saving the best benefit for last, a consistent dog daycare routine has shown to significantly reduce negative behaviors from your dog. You may have heard the expression, “A tired dog is a good dog.” This is very true! Keeping your dog well exercised and mentally stimulated will reduce both boredom and anxiety which are the leading causes for destructive behavior in the home. This leads to a less popular but just as true expression, “A well-behaved dog means a happy owner.”
If you’d like more information about Shaggy Shack Pet Resort and Spa, feel free to check out our website or give us a call at (253) 847-2786.