Dog Daycare

Whether or not dogs like to go to doggy daycare depends on the dog’s age and anxiety level. If you put your puppy in a doggy daycare, they are likely to thrive and be nicer to people and other dogs. This is because at our cage-free facility the dogs play and socialize all day, and when they are tired they can rest on one of our many couches. A puppy that starts doggy daycare early will quickly adapt to the environment.

Older dogs can thrive just as well in doggy daycare. If anything, they might think of it as a mini vacation from home where they get to play with friends, chase balls, or relax and bathe in the sun.

Our staff monitors all dogs here at our DC area doggy daycare ranch. They are always under supervision, meaning that we will notice if your dog needs to adjust better to daycare. This is often the case with dogs that have separation anxiety. If you are aware of your dog’s separation anxiety or other issues that might make doggy daycare stressful, please inform our staff. Anticipation can help us better give your dog an enjoyable, stress-free experience. At K-9 Divine, we care about your dog’s health.

The time of adjustment for a daycare ultimately depends on the dog. Some dogs may adjust within a few days, while others take months to adapt fully. The biggest thing to keep track of is signs of distress, which our staff take note of. If the signs continue or worsen for a significant amount of time, daycare may not be an ideal fit for your dog or puppy.

Doggy daycare is great for dogs. It allows dogs to socialize with and frolic in a cage-free facility where both playing and relaxation are king! Like humans, dogs are social animals. That’s why they love being around you and wag their tails when you return home from an outing. As great as it is for dogs to spend time with people, it’s just as important for dogs to spend time with other dogs.

On top of the social benefits, exercise is another benefit of taking your dog to doggy daycare. It’s no secret that dogs love chasing each other, playing tug of war over favorite toys, and sprinting after balls. At our dog ranch, they get to do all that and more under the supervision of our round-the-clock staff!

With all the play and socialization, dogs experience mental stimulation which helps them whether they are young or old. This mental stimulation helps dogs stay healthy as they age!

The time of adjustment for a daycare ultimately depends on the dog. Some dogs may adjust within a few days, while others take months to adapt fully. The biggest thing to keep track of is signs of distress, which our staff take note of. If the signs continue or worsen for a significant amount of time, daycare may not be an ideal fit for your dog or puppy.

There are no downsides to doggy daycare; however, it isn’t for every dog. Not all dogs are great with other dogs or enjoy their company. If you think your dog fits this category, then doggy daycare may not be the right fit for them.

Telltale signs that doggy daycare may not be good for your dog include:

• Separation Anxiety: There are levels of anxiety, and lower levels can be overcome and improved upon, but if your dog throws a fit when you’re away, then doggy daycare may have negative effects on them. An example of this would be if your dog suffers from panic attacks when the person that they are super-bonded to is away.
• Undersocialized Dogs: Dogs that are nervous around people or other dogs may not enjoy doggy daycare. They may also be a danger to other dogs and staff if they feel threatened or cornered, increasing the risk that they may bite an employee.

Preparation is the best formula for success and this is true for doggy daycare. If your dog has never been to a daycare before, it would be a good idea to get them ready by taking them to a dog park. This can give you an idea of how your dog will interact with other dogs when they are in our cage-free facility.

We also request that you come by the ranch here in Nanjemoy, located in Southern Maryland, adjacent to Washington DC, for a socialization visit so that we can make sure that he/she is friendly with other dogs. This will help you and your dog be more familiar with the environment, granting you peace of mind. Contact us to see about taking a facility tour!