Most dog owners love their pets and treat them as one of the family members. Therefore, when the owners are not around, they look for a day care for dogs. Dog Day Care Alexandria facilities offers care to dogs, whose owners are busy for one or more days. For more than a decade, Dr. Laura Sharkey has been in the industry with a lot of experience helping dog owners to raise and train happy and well-mannered dogs.
Dogs should be taken care of just like human beings. They are taught how to obey and understand instructions. They are also taught how to differentiate people around them from strangers.
Some of these facilities offer care for a day or more days, depending on the owner’s request. The first step in care is enhancing pack interaction, attention from the workers and exercise. The second step is grooming which includes, massages, scrubbing and sometimes nail care.
Other facilities offer more services. There are important factors to consider in dog care:
Dogs should be cleaned at regular intervals. They should not be bathed daily, as they will lose their natural oils. Bath the dog with a shampoo specifically made for dogs and with warm water.
Dogs should be given regular exercise and play time. This is essential for the healthy growth of the dog. They need as much attention as people so, enough care given to the dogs leads to well behaved dogs.
A good facility will offer a tour of their premises and the dogs they take care. During the visit, check on the security. Find out about the care that will be offered to your dog. Observe whether the workers are trained, are animal friendly, and are not only interested in the money.
Check whether there is enough space for the dogs to run around and play. Also, inquire whether they will offer transportation of your dog to your home and what type of transportation they are using. Look on the cleanliness of the facility and that the food given to the dog is healthy food.
Just like children’s day care, a dog care facility should comply with DHLLPP and vaccinations required. They should have the required equipment to run a dog day care facility. Trained facility workers will help your dog in controlling destructive behavior and socializing.
