Who
Needs Daycare?
Pet owners who are gone during the
day while working usually use pet daycare services. These services give their dogs
something to do instead of lying around at home all day or getting into trouble.
Those who work from home can also use pet daycare if they want their pets to
get some playtime and socialization. This provides pet owners with some peace
and quiet while they work or run errands. Pet owners drop their pets off in the
morning, then pick them up after work.
Who Needs Boarding?
Pet owners who are going away on
vacation or business trips use pet boarding services while they’re away. These
services provide pets with a place to stay and people to look after them around
the clock until their owners come back. Pet owners drop their pets off on or
before the day they’re leaving, then pick them up when they get back from their
trip.
Daycare Services
Pet boarding and daycare services differ in
some ways, although some of these services are the same. For example, dogs that
are in daycare and dogs that are boarding, both have playtime with other dogs,
as well as time to rest in the afternoon. At DoGone Fun, dogs who are in
daycare spend hours playing. Pet owners can also arrange for daily indulgences
for their dogs, such as biscuits at nap time, frozen yogurt treats, Kong
stuffed with goodies at nap time, a 15-minute walk outside, and a freshen-up
service with dry shampoo. Pet owners can also pay for additional grooming
services during daycare, or have their dogs take training classes.
Boarding
Services
Boarding services for pets include
playtime in a safe, enclosed area with other dogs and an afternoon nap. Several
other services are available upon request at DoGone Fun. These services usually
cost a small fee in addition to regular boarding rates. Some of the services that
pet owners can choose for their dogs include gourmet biscuits at bedtime, a
Kong stuffed with treats at bedtime, a 15-minute walk outside, extra comfy beds
and one-on-one cuddle time at night. Other boarding services include
administering medications, home cooked Sunday brunch and home cooked holiday
dinners.
Benefits of Dog Daycare Services
Pet boarding and daycare each offer
important benefits that pet owners should keep in mind. Dog daycare services give dogs a chance to
interact with other dogs and people instead of being left at home on their own
for much of the day. This provides dogs with extra stimulation, which helps
prevent boredom. When dogs are bored at home, some develop destructive
behaviors, such as chewing, barking or eliminating indoors. Having them in a
different environment and around other dogs keeps their minds occupied. Pet
daycare also gives dogs an opportunity to stay physically active, which helps
reduce the risk of obesity and related health problems.
The benefits of dog daycare aren’t
just for dogs. Pet owners also benefit from daycare by knowing that their dogs
are getting plenty of attention while they’re at work rather than lying around
all day with no one around. They can also depend on having happy yet tired dogs
to pick up at the end of the day. With all of the running around dogs do at
daycare, they’re bound to sleep well at night and not become restless at home.
Benefits of Dog Boarding Services
Dog boarding services also offer a
great way to keep dogs from getting bored and lonely. Dog boarding that includes playtime gives
dogs something to do instead of lying in a kennel for most of the day. During
their stay, dogs have hours of time to spend playing with other dogs. This lets
them get enough exercise each day and helps them relieve any stress they might
be experiencing from being away from home.
When pet owners have to travel and
can’t bring their pets, leaving them at home isn’t always an option. Bringing
them to a pet boarding and daycare facility means that they have somewhere to
stay and staff members around to look after them. This can help pet owners feel
more comfortable being away from their pets. Dog boarding also provides a good
alternative for those who don’t want to have a pet sitter come to their home
each day while they’re gone. With pet boarding, they don’t have to give a key
to their home to someone they don’t know well, and they don’t have to worry
about the pet sitter not showing up to care for their pets. Staff members at
boarding facilities watch over and care for dogs during their stay.
Pet
Boarding and Daycare Rates
Pet boarding and daycare differ when
it comes to rates as well. While individual rates vary from one facility to the
next, boarding usually costs less per night than daycare costs per day. Keep in
mind that pet owners usually don’t board their dogs often, while daycare is
normally a regular, ongoing service. Daycare rates cover the expenses involved
in maintaining a clean and safe play area for dogs to roam around in. They also
cover the cost of conducting assessments for each dog and ensuring that
knowledgeable and skilled staff members are around to keep an eye on dogs as
they play. Pet owners can usually find special discounted rates available when
they board more than one dog or sign their dogs up for other daycare services.
Requirements for Dog Daycare
Dog daycare facilities typically
have certain requirements for pets. At DoGone Fun,
daycare requirements include passing a temperament assessment, being spayed or
neutered, having a valid dog license, and being current on vaccinations. The
temperament assessment determines if dogs can safely participate in playtime
with other dogs. Those who show any signs of aggression are usually not allowed
to participate. Pet owners bring their dogs to our pet boarding and daycare
facility to meet with one of our staff members and have a gradual introduction
to our play groups.
For the other requirements, pet
owners just need to show proof. We require owners to show that their dogs are
current on distemper, rabies, parvovirus and bordetella or kennel cough
vaccines. Pet owners also need to show evidence that their pets have had a negative
fecal exam for parasites within the past 12 months, and have a valid city dog
license for Chicago residents. Pet owners must also show paperwork that proves
that their pets have been spayed or neutered. We require this for all dogs who
are over six months old.
Requirements
for Pet Boarding
The requirements for pet boarding and daycare are
the same in general. At DoGone Fun, we’re required to have vaccine, license and
parasite information under city and state laws. In addition, we ask pet owners
to provide us with their dog’s microchip number. This is done just in case dogs
get loose while they’re boarding. Our boarding requirements also include being
spayed or neutered for dogs over six months of age and undergoing a temperament
assessment for pet owners who want their dogs to participate in playtime during
their stay.
What to Expect from Dog Daycare
When dogs come in for daycare,
they’re typically dropped off in the morning and picked up later on in the day.
Some dogs only come in for half a day, while others come in for a full day.
Dogs spend their mornings and part of the afternoon playing with other dogs.
Some dogs also attend short training classes during the day to help them learn
basic commands and good behavior. During the afternoon, dogs have time to take
a nap and recover their energy before playing again. Some dogs get a bath or
other grooming services during this time. Dogs have breakfast, lunch or dinner
if their pet owners request it.
What
to Expect from Pet Boarding
Pet boarding and dog daycare have
some of the same schedule during the day. Dogs who are boarding, and those who
are in daycare, play together in the same play area. Dogs who are boarding have
breakfast in the morning, then head to the play area for some fun and
excitement. Those who have lunch typically eat it around noon, then have a nap
in the afternoon. Boarding dogs are sometimes groomed or bathed in the
afternoon as well if their owners have arranged for these services. Dogs who
board have dinner between 5pm and 6pm before settling down for the night with a
comfortable blanket. Some dogs enjoy a treat or Kong with goodies in it at
bedtime, or some one-on-one cuddle time with a staff member.
Although pet boarding and daycare
share some similarities, there are also basic differences between them that pet
owners should understand. Signing dogs up for daycare isn’t the same thing as
signing them up for boarding. Pet owners who need to give their dogs a place to
stay around the clock need boarding services, while those who only need their
dogs to spend part or all of the day away from home need dog daycare services.
This article was originally published
at https://www.dogonefunchicago.com/dog-boarding/differences-between-pet-boarding-and-daycare/
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