| According to the American Pet Products | | | | you've justhad a newborn and need a little break. |
| Manufacturers Association, a nonprofit trade group in | | | | Just like nursery school for children, dog day care is a |
| Connecticut, Americans spent thirty-four billion dollars | | | | wonderful way for your pup or adult to learn how to |
| on pet care last year each year. We all know that | | | | play and socialize with other dogs from all barks of |
| basic grooming is a necessity, but what about going | | | | life |
| that extra mile? There are so many pet-care | | | | Some dog day cares provide additional spa services |
| services available to our pets such as multi-purpose | | | | such as pawdicures, fear and anxiety aromatherapy, |
| doggy day | | | | essential oil joint rubs, aromatherapy ear cleanings |
| cares with grooming facilities, massage tables and | | | | and coat conditioners, queen sized beds for resting, |
| obedience classes. There are also long and short term | | | | and body massages. Our own Dr. Jane was a |
| boarding facilities with acres of land and condos with | | | | frequent guest on "Petsburgh, USA" on The Animal |
| posh living rooms equipped with couches and satellite | | | | Planet. One segment was all about a day in the spa. |
| television.Though dog day cares range as far as their | | | | The dog particularly liked the cucumber facial mask |
| services are concerned, loosely put, a dog day care | | | | while the cat preferred the mint coat powder!To |
| is a stimulating, crate-free environment where you | | | | keep the environment safe and healthy, many |
| can leave your pet in the supervision of positive, | | | | cage-free facilities screen pets first and reserve the |
| motivational trainers. Dog day cares can provide | | | | right to not admit animals based on temperament |
| one, some or all of the following: exercise and | | | | and level of sociability. In other words, if your dog is |
| socialization, nutritious meals and treats, behavior | | | | a grouchy old bully, some pet day care |
| modification, birthday parties, spa treatments, | | | | facilities will have no problems telling you to find |
| sleepovers, pet supplies, obedience classes and | | | | another day home for him. As a matter of fact, |
| veterinary services, just to name a few.If you don't | | | | many day cares have a list of rules to ensure the |
| want your dog to sit home all day twiddling his paws, | | | | good health and safety of all the pets, such as |
| enrolling him or her in a dog day care is an option. A | | | | up-to-date shots, spaying or neutering, and |
| dog day care is a great place to take your pet while | | | | vet-administered flea control and heartworm |
| the pest control or cleaning person pays a visit or if | | | | program.Ryan Joseph is a writer/researcher. |