As you can see, there’s a lot you should know about dog daycare before making your decision. The upside of dog daycare is vast, but it’s important to remember that nothing is without its downsides. Do your research and consider whether the pros outweigh the cons for you, the owner, and your pup. Then make the best decision possible. Your dog will be happier for it.

It might be nerve-racking to send your favourite pup to a daycare or boarding facility for the first time! We’re fortunate to have multiple alternatives for canine daycare or boarding (and even walking!) in the Grand Rapids region, but how do you determine whether any of these services suit your dog? Finding (and selecting) the most acceptable daycare option for your pet puppy can be challenging, especially since a few popular myths may discourage you from using these services.

The following are some typical misconceptions concerning doggie daycare and boarding services. 

Doggie daycare increases the risk of puppies experiencing separation anxiety

This is far from the case; the reverse is true. Bringing a dog to Doggy Day Care may aid in treating separation anxiety. Instead of being alone, the dog will most likely be surrounded by humans and other dogs. As a result, the dog truly enjoys daycare. Separation anxiety is caused by leaving a dog alone at home.

The safety of our clients and their pets is always our top priority at The Barking Lot. There is usually at least one person outside with any group of dogs, supervising group play and acting as a referee to keep playtime running smoothly.

Puppies are exposed to diseases in Dog Daycare

Puppies are thoroughly inspected before being welcomed into the facility, and most facilities demand that the pets have all of their vaccine vaccinations up to date. In addition, there is always a veterinarian on hand in an emergency. Your puppy will be cared for and watched over by qualified professionals.

At The Barking Lot, we require up-to-date vaccination records to ensure the safety of all the guests in our care. We’ll remind you when vaccinations are due next.

The dog will get into a fight

The reverse is true. Your dog will most likely grow acclimated to being around other dogs. Most facilities will organize a variety of activities to assist your dog in becoming more friendly and socializing with other dogs.

At The Barking Lot, Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we always group our guests based on size, age and temperament. Our guests will spend their days having carefree, unleashed fun with their best mates, all under the able supervision of our Care Crew.

Dog Daycare is only for socialization

Doggy daycare may give your puppy both socialization and healthful activity. Most doggie daycares provide both indoor and outdoor play spaces, as well as a variety of toys and activities to keep your puppy occupied. In a daycare centre, your dog will be groomed to behave well. They will not learn anything if you keep it in your home. 

Our schedules designed keeping your dog’s mental and physical attributes in mind will help your little one make full use of the time it spends at our 18000 sq ft facility.

Dogs Do Not Get Adequate Attention During Daycare

The truth is that your dog will be treated as if they were at home. These people have been trained in dog behaviour, dog raising, dog grooming, and so on, so the puppy will be in good hands.

Pet boarding facilities allow pets to receive more care and love than a regular pet sitting arrangement. Staff at boarding facilities spend time interacting with each pet, ensuring that they are healthy and comfortable and providing them with the attention and affection they require. Pets who participate in supervised playtime receive the extra attention they crave from other social, friendly pets.

Our daycare and boarding programmes at The Barking Lot are meant to treat your dog with the same love, compassion, and care that you would. We also have a well-trained crew dedicated to their duties and a lot of experience with pets. We’ll work hard to make our facilities feel like home for your pet!

Our one-of-a-kind boarding facility is ideal for your camper to spend his day running around and playing with other dogs! Dog boarding campers are observed daily to ensure a busy and safe environment. Our outdoor play area is large and has a park-like background.

We thought it wouldn’t be fair for only our doggy guests to have all the outdoor fun, so we have designed a one-of-a-kind and 100% safe outdoor Catio for our cat guests to soak up some sun and fun while in our care.

We offered curbside service when you thought things couldn’t get better. Let us come to you when you’re in a rush for work or in a hurry to catch a flight. Give us a call when you pull up to drop off or pick up your pet, and we will come out as soon as possible.