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