So I've been thinking about taking Rory (6mos old Westie) to a doggie day care here in town. Since I am at work all day (I go home every day for lunch) I feel that she would love to spend some time with other dogs rather than staying home waiting for me. This would be for probably 2 days a week.
The website that they have looks great, and it seems they are well set up. The dogs are separated by size, they take 2 naps a day, and they seem to have ample play room. In order to be accepted dogs must have all their shots, on worm and flee medication. All dogs are screened before being accepted to the facility.
I made an appointment to go see them and interview them, as well as for them to interview us (well, mostly Rory). Rory is very friendly and she loved being at Petsmart with other doggies when we were in training. She is very friendly to humans also (not that it matters at doggie day care LOL). Rory is my first dog, and while I know she is happy, I would like for her to be able to socialize a little more and not be bored at the same time.
I am wondering what kinds of questions I should ask them regarding their facility and system. This is new to me, and I would really appreciate any help you could give me. I would also welcome any input if you think this is not a great idea, since I am still debating whether this is a go. On one hand I know she would absolutely LOVE to be with other dogs, on the other I am afraid that she will lose some of the good manners she is taught at home, not to mention the well-defined routing that we have going every day. Also, she could get hurt, and I absolutely don't want THAT. What do you think?
Thanks in advance,
Corina
The website that they have looks great, and it seems they are well set up. The dogs are separated by size, they take 2 naps a day, and they seem to have ample play room. In order to be accepted dogs must have all their shots, on worm and flee medication. All dogs are screened before being accepted to the facility.
I made an appointment to go see them and interview them, as well as for them to interview us (well, mostly Rory). Rory is very friendly and she loved being at Petsmart with other doggies when we were in training. She is very friendly to humans also (not that it matters at doggie day care LOL). Rory is my first dog, and while I know she is happy, I would like for her to be able to socialize a little more and not be bored at the same time.
I am wondering what kinds of questions I should ask them regarding their facility and system. This is new to me, and I would really appreciate any help you could give me. I would also welcome any input if you think this is not a great idea, since I am still debating whether this is a go. On one hand I know she would absolutely LOVE to be with other dogs, on the other I am afraid that she will lose some of the good manners she is taught at home, not to mention the well-defined routing that we have going every day. Also, she could get hurt, and I absolutely don't want THAT. What do you think?
Thanks in advance,
Corina