Dog Daycare: Convenience or Necessity? A Sterling VA Healthy Hound Playground Perspective
Dog Day Care: Convenience or Necessity?
A Sterling VA Healthy Hound Playground Perspective
Day Care…for Dogs?Β Really? Certainly everyone understands the need for a boarding facility or kennel to watch after Fido while taking that family beach vacation, but regular doggie day care?Β Why do dog owners bring their dogs for regular play sessions?
Healthy Hound Playground in Sterling VA has found that the reasons are as varied as their owners.Β Some work long hours and can’t stand the thought of their pup sitting at home all day by themselves.Β Others want to make sure their dogs have a positive socialization experience with as many different types of dogs as possible.Β Some dogs, especially the younger pups, have energy to burn and even a couple hours of play or a long walk after work won’t suffice.
Doggy Day Care provides different things for different dogs.Β Whether it’s simply the companionship of humans and other dogs, access to regular outdoor potty breaks, or the trained supervision of an Animal Behaviorist– there are huge behavioral and health benefits to Dog Day Care.Β Active dogs tend to be more trim, and dogs that aren’t overweight tend to have longer, healthier lives.Β Doggy Day Care can certainly help keep your dog healthy and always ready for swimsuit season.
Not all Doggie Day Cares are created equal: Do your research
The delivery of the Northern VA Doggy Dare experience can vary greatly from facility to facility. A few things that are important and why they are important:
- Regular Outdoor Potty Breaks β reduces anxiety of the anticipation of a walk, also encourages dogs to take-in the proper amount of water
- A clean facility β facilities that aren’t properly cleaned or maintained can harbor bacteria and disease
- 24×7 on-site staff members- ensures safety and well-being of dogs at all times
- 100% daytime cage-free doggy day care β many facilities have “mandatory crating breaks” to allow for employee lunch breaks
- An In-house Animal Behaviorist β ensures safety of play and proper training of all staff members
- Separate Play Areas for Large/Small dogs β allows smaller dogs to socialize in a setting that isn’t too overwhelming
- High Ratio of Open Space per dog β allows for ample room to roam, but also makes the occasional indoor accident easily spotted for quick clean-up
- Cushioned Rubber Flooring β prevents slipping that occurs on smooth floors that can lead to ligament injuries and unnecessary joint stress
- High Ceilings and Fresh Ventilation β minimizes airborne particles and allows clean fresh air for your dog at all times
www.HealthyHoundPlayground.comΒ Serving Northern VAβs Sterling, Herndon, Centreville, Chantilly, Ashburn, Reston & Dulles VA Communities
Harley refuses to acknowledge she is a teensy bit too big to sit on our laps. #ififitsisitsπΌ #goldenlife #goldenretrievers #goldens #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogs #rockville #doggydaycare #socute #goldensofinstagram #goldenlove
Harley refuses to acknowledge she is a teensy bit too big to sit on our laps. #ififitsisitsπΌ #goldenlife #goldenretrievers #goldens #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #dogs #rockville #doggydaycare #socute #goldensofinstagram #goldenlove
Happy birthday (or recent birthday), to some of our daycare & grooming friends! πππ₯³ #Happybirthday #dogbirthday #rockville #doggydaycare #socute #socute #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #birthday
Happy birthday (or recent birthday), to some of our daycare & grooming friends! πππ₯³ #Happybirthday #dogbirthday #rockville #doggydaycare #socute #socute #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #birthday
Itβs Daisyβs into day and she already has us wrapped around her little paw. π©· #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare #socute #petme #bellyrubs #dogslife #doggydaycamp
Itβs Daisyβs into day and she already has us wrapped around her little paw. π©· #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare #socute #petme #bellyrubs #dogslife #doggydaycamp
Weβre pretty sure Sky had a fun time on her intro day! π #puppiesofinstagram #puppy #sillypuppy #rockville #doggydaycare #dogs #germanshepherds #dogsofinstagram #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #puppyfun #germanshepherdpuppy
Weβre pretty sure Sky had a fun time on her intro day! π #puppiesofinstagram #puppy #sillypuppy #rockville #doggydaycare #dogs #germanshepherds #dogsofinstagram #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #puppyfun #germanshepherdpuppy
When the parents bring bubbles, it makes for a special day!
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*Do not own rights to music*
When the parents bring bubbles, it makes for a special day!
#healthyhoundplaygroundsterling #fyp #virginia #dog #dogsofinstagram #party
*Do not own rights to music*
Snuggle Fest with the small dogs! β€οΈπΆπ₯° #snuggles #cuddles #dogsofinstagram #dogs #socute #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogdaycare #instagood
Snuggle Fest with the small dogs! β€οΈπΆπ₯° #snuggles #cuddles #dogsofinstagram #dogs #socute #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #rockville #dogdaycare #instagood
More of our Sweetheart Valentine`s photos!
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Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
More of our Sweetheart Valentine`s photos!
#fyp #dog #virginia #love #animal #photography #healthyhoundplaygroundsterling
Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
These babies have us swooning!
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We had a lot of pups sign up! We`re working hard to get all of our Valentine`s photos out. Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. If you haven`t received yours yet, we are still working on them. π₯° Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
These babies have us swooning!
#valentines #photography #instagood #animallovers
We had a lot of pups sign up! We`re working hard to get all of our Valentine`s photos out. Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. If you haven`t received yours yet, we are still working on them. π₯° Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
Here are a few of our Sweetest Valentines!
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We had a lot of pups sign up! We`re working hard to get all of our Valentine`s photos out. Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. If you haven`t received yours yet, we are still working on them. π₯° Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
Here are a few of our Sweetest Valentines!
#instagood #dog #photography #fyp #love #explore
We had a lot of pups sign up! We`re working hard to get all of our Valentine`s photos out. Parents should be checking their email for digital copies. If you haven`t received yours yet, we are still working on them. π₯° Thank you so much for the special gift of caring for your pups and for letting them be our Valentine this year!
Our #doggydaycare Valentines at #healthyhoundplayground ππ©π
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Our #doggydaycare Valentines at #healthyhoundplayground ππ©π
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Happy Valentineβs Day! π©· Our staff was spoiled today with so much love from your special ones. (Luckily, they treat us like itβs Valentineβs Day everyday!) βΊοΈ #luckyinlove #love #valentinesday #dogsofinstagram #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #doggydaycare #rockville #dogkisses
Happy Valentineβs Day! π©· Our staff was spoiled today with so much love from your special ones. (Luckily, they treat us like itβs Valentineβs Day everyday!) βΊοΈ #luckyinlove #love #valentinesday #dogsofinstagram #dogs #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #doggydaycare #rockville #dogkisses
From Han Solo, Poppy, and all of us at Healthy Hound Playground!
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From Han Solo, Poppy, and all of us at Healthy Hound Playground!
#dogsofinstagram #valentines #fyp #healthyhoundplaygroundsterling
Josie and Onyx (BFFβs)! Onyx is one of our newest puppies and has quickly realized how much fun daycare can be. π₯°πΆ #puppies #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #puppiesofinstagram #bernadoodle #puppyplaytime #instagood #dogsofdmv
Josie and Onyx (BFFβs)! Onyx is one of our newest puppies and has quickly realized how much fun daycare can be. π₯°πΆ #puppies #doggydaycare #dogsofinstagram #rockville #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville #socute #puppiesofinstagram #bernadoodle #puppyplaytime #instagood #dogsofdmv
Happy 5th Birthday to Eddie!
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Happy 5th Birthday to Eddie!
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Doggie makeover edition 2024! πΆπ (Courtesy of our groomer Lou) #lousgrooms #doggroom #dogs #doggroomersofinstagram #groomingsalon #handstripping #rockville #doghairstyle #dogcolor #doggydaycare #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville
Doggie makeover edition 2024! πΆπ (Courtesy of our groomer Lou) #lousgrooms #doggroom #dogs #doggroomersofinstagram #groomingsalon #handstripping #rockville #doghairstyle #dogcolor #doggydaycare #healthyhoundplaygroundrockville