When it comes to your dog’s wellbeing, you need to ensure they’re getting the best possible care. Understanding the different types of dog supervision available can help you determine the kind of care your pup needs. It’s also important as it helps you determine whether boarding, sitting, or daycare is the perfect fit for both of your lifestyles. You may have heard the term dog sitting used interchangeably with dog daycare before—but they’re actually more different than they seem.
There are many different ways that dog sitting and daycare differ. However, the biggest difference is location.
Dog Sitting Takes Place at Your Home
A lot of people will typically choose a sitter because your dog is cared for in the comfort of your own home. Sitters will either sit all day with your dog or stop by once or twice a day to check on them. While keeping your pup in a familiar place seems like a great idea, your pup will miss out on one of the biggest benefits of dog daycare—socializing.
What is Socializing?
According to the American Kennel Club, socializing your dog is essential to their happiness and confidence. Socializing refers to teaching your pup how to act around humans and other dogs. Socialization focuses on your pup’s behaviour in new situations. However, it also builds their confidence. Socializing your pup allows them to keep calm and comfortable in changing environments. While pet sitting has its perks, socializing with other dogs and other people is often overlooked. Especially, if your sitter is a well-known friend or family member.
How Your Pup Benefits from Dog Daycare
Unlike pet sitting, dog daycare provides them with a new environment with many opportunities to practice socializing. Not only that, but dog daycare provides constant and regular care for your dog that looks after their needs beyond just feeding times and bathroom breaks.
Dog daycare aims to not only ensure your pup has regular attention, but also active stimulation. This ensures they’re happy, engaged, and socializing with other pups. It’s a great option for younger dogs, especially those with mild to moderate separation anxiety. Dog boarding protects your dog from harm. It can even help them become accustomed to time away from you—so your home stays accident and stress-free.
Your Pup’s Home Away From Home
Dog daycare provides a safe and regular environment for your pup to play, learn, and have fun while their humans are away. At Pooches Playhouse, we know how important your dog’s diet, routine, and safety are—that’s why we keep your pup on their regular schedule.