Dog Daycare

[DiggityDogs]

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[Rio&Nickysmommy]

I think daycare can be great for the dogs. I would just want to be reassured that my dogs would be safe with other dogs that no doggie fights break out. Also I always check how clean a place is. That the daycare makes sure everyone is up to date on shots ect.. Love the thought of extra training for behavior mine could use refreshers all the time. I think its great for socialization. Whats important to me is that who I leave my dogs with are personable. I can be honest and I know right away if I feel comfortable with leaving my dog with someone from the starts. I had a bad expierence with Rio when he went away for two weeks to school. Was told positive reinforcement was their training method. Rio had to stay for two weeks. I could only visiti him and look through windows at him during his training. When I picked him up he was scared ....@R#$$ . He had a spike collar on him. Damn I could have trained him well with that too. I never forgive myself for that one. I sent him their cause all our other dogs over the years had. Obviously same name but diffrent owners and trainers. So hence was always scared who I leave him with. So pet owners for doggie day care just need to know your gonna love their pet like they do. (Sorry for the long storey. Hey good luck wish you were here in NY I need a good one for mine it would be great for them.
Rio&Nickysmommy

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[frogyoga]

Good Luck!

Here are a couple of things I have liked or were impressed by at places I have seen in Michigan...
1) I like that they screen my dogs like they are applying for federal positions. Probably the only time I'm a fan of paperwork:)
2) I like when grooming is available and when I am able to see the facilities where the animals will be worked on. I want to see if it is clean, (or at least no animal fluids etc. long story, walked back out the door fast).
3) Customer Service, animal friendly people are generally people friendly.
4) Put any major accomplishments up that you have, frame your own merit achievements if they are valid and place them in the waiting room, lobby etc.
5) If you have a curriculum use the waiting area/lobby to post educational information, short, to the point etc. Sometimes the best sales pitch is a subliminal one.
6) I like when a facility has room to separate the large dogs from the small dogs if there is boarding going on.

Things I have not liked...
1) As a teenager, I volunteered at different kennels etc, but PLEASE do not put children behind the counter. Totally understandable if you have kids and they may assist with socialization etc behind the scenes, but too often I am seeing 9 year olds behind the counter and I don't know, it rubs me the wrong way.
2) Explain to people, why you may do the things you do, what the rationale is, where you learned this etc.

Very exciting stuff! Good Luck, I have no concerns that this won't work for you. After the bit of help you have recently given me in addition to your honest and objective feedback I've seen in posts you've given to others, this is obvious that you have found your calling.

[DiggityDogs]

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