Austin Doggy Day Care

                Leaving your dog in the hands of strangers is a difficult thing to do.  You know it’s necessary though when your schedule does not permit you to be at home with the pooch as much as you’d like.  Maybe you need care for the dog only now and then or maye you need care for 8 hours a day every weekday.  e best service for your beloved pet.

The staff of any good doggy daycare will include a certified professional trainer on staff and available at all times.  The staff needs to have adequate skills to deal with any behavior issues and medical emergencies that arise.  If your dog were to become seriously injured you would want someone available who knows cpr and first aid techniques when the situation is critical.  You also want a staff who knows how to humanely deal with dog’s problem behaviors and defuse situations where the dog may become aggressive.

Speak with everyone you know who deals with dogs.  Friends who own pets, vets, groomer, shelters, are all great resources for getting a reference for a qualified doggy day care service.

Contact the daycare and ask them about their credentials and services.  Ask them what their screening methods are to ensure they don’t have dogs present who might be aggressive or dangerous.

Drop into the facility but don’t tell them you’re coming.  Watch what is happening and see how they are going about caring for the dogs.  Visit at busy times so you can see how the staff behaves under pressure.  Also watch how they treat the human clients who come in to pick up and drop off the dogs.