If your dog is alone all day while you work, you may want to consider using a dog day care provider. At a dog day care, your dog will be able to spend the day supervised by day care staff while in the company of other dogs.

You can consult with your veterinarian and with your local humane society to find a reputable dog day care in your area. A reputable dog day care will require proof that your dog has been immunized. This is important since your dog will be in contact with other dogs at the day care and you will want to be sure they have all had their immunizations. The staff at the day care you choose should also know canine first aid.

Before deciding on a day care, make sure the training method used at the day care is consistent with your own. Visit the day care to ensure that you are satisfied with the atmosphere and that the play areas are safe and secure. You should also look for a day care that has scheduled activities, including scheduled play times, meal times and crate times.

• If you work full-time, you may consider day care for your dog.

• Dogs are social creatures, so isolation can cause depression or misbehavior. At a dog day care, your dog can spend his day with other people and dogs while you are away.

• At a dog day care, dogs are taken for walks and allowed to play throughout the day.

• Check with your local animal shelter or veterinarian for day care recommendations.

• Dog day care can help with housetraining and basic training.
• You should ensure that the day care’s training methods and philosophy are similar to your own.

• Look for a day care that has scheduled activities, including play times, meal times and crate times.

• Before deciding on a dog day care, visit the day care so you can determine whether it is the right atmosphere for your dog.