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Not sure where to leave your pal while you go on vacation or you need dog daycare? We have many helpful suggestions about finding the perfect place for your buddy so just click here for advice and the latest Playful Pooch news. We would be happy to set up a tour and schedule your dog for a group play evaluation to assure that your pooch's boarding or daycare visits are stress-free and fun! With our NEW EXTENDED HOURS, your pal can start the day early and play until late!
Anke
Anke is a young female German Shepherd who is very excited to come to The Pooch for daycare and see all of her friends, including Char and Bruno. Her name in Hebrew and German means "grace or graceful", and we're sure she will be, once those long legs stop growing,
Playful Pooch is a Member
Have confidence that your pooch is at safe place with Playful Pooch, a proud member of the Pet Care Services Association (formerly known as ABKA - the American Boarding Kennel Association).
The Importance of a Well-Balanced Dog
When we first bring our new dog home, we think about what kind of food to buy, what color of collar and leash will look great, and what type of bed or toy they will like. But do we think about the commitment we've made to making sure they are healthy, secure, well-balanced and free from anxiety?
Some of our pals are adopted from shelters and may come with some behaviors that are hard to understand, often lead to frustration and confusion and, perhaps, even lead to them being returned to the shelter. In fact 30% of all dogs are returned to shelters! All of these issues can all be addressed through education, training and supervised socialization. While trips to the dog park can be beneficial, one bad experience may lead to unnecessary trauma that may affect how they react to other dogs for the rest of their lives.
Just as we all teach our children, we should also take a role in our dog's life by providing both educational and socialization opportunities to assure that they get enough exercise each day and learn to communicate in an effective way - not through jumping, barking or chewing. Remember that dogs often express their anxiety in somewhat inconvenient ways which may even include destruction of items around your house.
We offer many ways to help your dog channel their energy in a supervised play environment where they can learn new things, play all day and go home tired and happy at night. We want you to enjoy every minute with your new pooch!
Is Your Dog Feeling Lonely?
Many owners are unaware that their dog may be suffering from isolation. Dogs are highly social animals and crave interaction with living beings. This interaction is a necessity for a well-balanced dog. A dog who stays alone for 8 hours may seem fine when you get home, but being alone for so long can create a range of behavior problems. Studies show that most dogs respond well to four or five hours of isolation, but not for longer times.
If you have to be gone all day consider taking your dog to doggie daycare here at The Pooch. Sometimes one day of play will wear your dog out for a couple of days. Also make sure that you set an hour or two aside every day for your dog. During this time, play is vital - not only games they like to play but getting on all fours with them as well.
Many people will not take their dogs out and about because they lack acceptable manners to go outside the home. Some dogs are uncomfortable with other dogs, because they haven't been around very many other dogs, or learned to play appropriately. With gradual exposure in supervised playtimes at The Pooch, your dog will love going on walks in the park with you and meeting some new friends along the way!