Is dog daycare stressful for dogs?
Jailyn King
2025-06-14 19:45:40
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We know that discussing the needs of different dogs can be a delicate subject, and we want to assure you that this is not a reflection of your dog’s breed, them as an individual dog or you as a responsible pet parent. Through over 15 years of experience, trials, and research, we’ve learned that certain breeds have natural instincts that can become heightened in a day care setting. This can sometimes lead to stress or challenges, not only during their time with us, but also once they return home. In our experience, we have found that some breeds can get over-stimulated when socializing in larger groups, such as in our day care environment, which can lead to an unenjoyable experience for the dog. We have found that these dogs have an increased level of energy within our larger day care group, which as a result they find it hard to switch off, causing them to feel stress and anxious. Our aim is always to provide the best environment for each individual dog, and we would never want to put any dog in a situation where they might struggle. This can cause a stressful environment for all dogs in their fields and we find herding breeds then tend to get frustrated and become stressed and can even take that herding behaviour back home. As their prey drive is high, they find it hard to concentrate and enjoy their time with friends which causes stress.
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