Have you ever come home to discover that your dog chewed up your furniture, torn up your pillows, and your house looking like they literally bounced off the walls while you were gone? Pet owners sometimes have trouble managing their dog’s energy and behavior. In fact, while you are away during the day, you can’t directly control it. What if I told you that you can address and manage their behaviors by enrolling them in a doggy daycare?

5 Ways Doggie Daycare Helps Improve Dog Behavior

Enrolling your furry family member in doggie daycare can be a fun outlet for your pet. But it can also be a valuable tool that helps shape dog’s behavior at home, too. Here are a few ways that doggie daycare can encourage improved behaviors for your dog.

1.     Structured Socialization

Doggie daycare provides a controlled environment that offers regular interactions with other dogs as well as trained staff. This helps them develop good social skills. Why are social skills so important? They reduce the likelihood that your pup will express aggression or anxiety when they meet new animals or people when you are outside your home. Dogs that regularly attend doggie daycare tend to become more confident, less fearful, and better equipped to handle new experiences. You should notice that your pup exhibits calmer, more balanced behaviors when they are at home, too.

2.     Burning Off Extra Energy

Dogs sometimes act out and have behavioral problems because they do not get enough exercise or mental stimulation. When a dog is left at home alone for many hours, they become bored and frustrated. This can lead to destructive behaviors.

At a doggy daycare, dogs get to enjoy supervised playtime, engaging activities, and walks throughout the day. When they come home, they are more likely to be tired and content. This will make them calmer and more likely to relax, rest, and behave better, including during grooming with PawerLab’s dog wipes.

3.     Relief From Separation Anxiety

Some dogs experience a lot of stress when they are left alone, especially for long periods of time. They may start to bark, whine, or pace more. Some of them may even try to escape. Doggy daycare helps ease separation anxiety, since the pup is not left alone. The daycare also offers a stimulating, comforting environment, making your dog feel safer and entertained. A consistent routine and attention from their caregivers at the daycare can help reassure your pup. This helps to build their confidence, which can reduce anxiety-related behaviors when they are at home.

4.     Reinforce Positive Behaviors

A reputable doggy daycare won’t just sit and watch your dog; they will provide activities and interactions that help reinforce good behaviors that reinforce basic training. This additional consistency helps reinforce the boundaries and rules you have at home. Over time, your dog will begin to understand that there are the same behavioral expectations in different environments. This encourages them to be more responsive and well-mannered overall.

5.     Improved Potty Habits

When dogs attend doggy daycare, they find the regular bathroom schedule easy to follow. This helps reinforce good potty habits. This is especially helpful when you have a younger dog that is still working on house training. But it’s also good for older dogs who need routine potty trips to help avoid accidents.

About the Author: Hazel

Hazel is the head engineer at Pawer Lab. He develops and tests the latest pup-focused inventions for Pawer Lab. He is passionate about enjoying the small things in life. The border collie’s hobbies include riding in the car, stalking the mailman, and fetching tennis balls.