When you first bring your new puppy home, you want to spend every minute with them. But, with responsibilities like work, you can’t leave them at home alone. One excellent option is to put them in dog daycare. As with any daycare, you want to do your due diligence and make sure that it’s right for your pup; but, where do you start? If the thought of leaving your puppy with someone else makes you nervous, read on to find out what to look for when picking the best doggie daycare for your pet.

4 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Dog Daycare

1. Recreational Activities

Some dog daycares put on fun, recreational activities to keep pups healthy and make sure they have plenty of playtime. You may even find some facilities run activities like mini water parks — the perfect way to keep cool on warm days.

2. Playtime With Pets Their Own Size

If you’re concerned that your pup may be a little too small to play with the big dogs, you can check a daycare’s policy on separating little and large canines. Many daycare facilities separate according to size to keep every dog safe.

3. Special Provisions for Shy Pups

If your pup isn’t used to being around other dogs or is maybe a little shy, many daycare facilities allow them to play with one of the daycare team instead. Don’t worry; they still get just as much exercise. It simply means they’ll have additional chances to get comfortable so that they can socialize with other dogs later.

4. Licensed & Trained Care Team

A reputable dog daycare will only employ team members who have passed all necessary qualifications and are fully licensed. As with any daycare, being responsible for someone else isn’t taken lightly. Just as you would expect a trained professional to take care of a child, you should expect the same from someone looking after your pup — and this includes being able to administer medication. Feel free to find out more about the people looking after your puppy.

The team at K9 Cabana Dog Resort & Training Center in Myrtle Beach, SC, are fully fledged dog lovers. They not only offer a dog daycare facility but also dog boarding kennels, dog training, and dog grooming services. Give them a call today at (843) 748-0351, and visit their Facebook page for offers and to see what their team gets up to during the day. You can also go to their website for more information on their dog daycare programs.