Dog Daycare Red Flags Nobody Warns You About
So you’re thinking about dog daycare. Sounds cute, right? But before you hand over your fur baby, ask the questions nobody talks about.
First, tour the place. If they dodge your request or the place smells like a barnyard, run. Clean, open spaces and visible kennels are a must. Next, grill them on staff. If there’s one frazzled human for a dozen dogs, or if they use anything that sounds like a medieval torture device (shock collars, spray bottles), that’s a hard no. Staff should know dog body language, not just how to refill water bowls.
Ask how they decide which dogs get to play. No test runs or follow-ups? Yikes. And if they’re hush-hush about incidents or break up fights with brute force, it’s not the place for your pup.
Bottom line: Your dog deserves a safe, happy place—not a free-for-all. Don’t be afraid to walk away if something feels off. Your dog will thank you (with fewer vet bills).
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