The Dog Stop® Pensacola | Dog Boarding, Daycare, Dog Grooming (2024)

FAQs

What is a full service bath at the dog stop? ›

Full-Service Bath

Includes soothing shampoo, blow-dry, ears checked and cleaned, anal glands checked, and a bandana. Prices start at $35* for large dogs, $25* for small dogs. *Please Note: Prices can increase due to condition of coat, behavior, scissor cuts, or feces removal.

For many pets in doggy daycare, participation is helpful to alleviate boredom, loneliness, anti-social behaviors and can offer a safe, interactive, fun, and cage-free outlet. Not to mention, most dogs will love it! Dogs are typically dropped off at daycare for either half-day or whole-day care.

A clear sign of their love for doggy daycare is an enthusiastic response. Look out for wagging tails, excited barks, and a genuine eagerness to enter the facility. These happy vibes indicate that your furry friend is pumped up for a day of fun with their daycare buddies.

Enhanced Socialization

Rather than sitting at home and barking at the mail carrier, daycare offers an opportunity to get back to their natural instincts. In a pack, dogs find the support and comfort they crave. At Hounds Town, dogs form a bond while engaging in play all day long.

During a full groom, the groomer will trim your dog's nails to a safe and manageable length, reducing the risk of overgrowth or discomfort. Ear Cleaning: Ear hygiene is crucial to prevent infections and discomfort for your furry friend.

Most healthy dogs need a bath every one to three months to minimize odor and oil buildup, but this can vary depending on the following factors: Breed — Dogs with oily coats (i.e. Retrievers) may need a bath every few weeks to reduce odor, and will benefit from daily brushing to remove hair and distribute oils.

Social play is a major part of daycare. Dogs are social animals, and interacting with their peers is crucial for their social development. However, just as a human might be exhausted after a day spent socializing in large groups, dogs too can find this tiring.

As dogs hit social maturity (about 2-4 years) they may become more selective about their friends and they may do well in day care until the onset of social maturity. Of course this is not every dog; some older adult dogs still do really well at day care.

There's a chance that your dog may pick up some undesirable behaviors from their doggy daycare peers. While you can prevent these becoming a problem with regular training, it's still an issue worth considering.

Do dogs get stressed at daycare? ›

It's normal for dogs to be anxious and hesitant in a new environment. The first time you leave them at day care, you can expect your pet to feel uncertain, confused and a little sad. "There is an acclimation period to new spaces, people and dogs," Siegfried said.

They form strong bonds with their owners, and yes, they do feel our absence if left at home alone, which is why owners opt for doggy daycare. While they might not understand the concept of time like we do, they definitely notice when their favorite human isn't around.

More often than not, dogs go home sleepy and ready to rest from their fun day. However, not all dogs interact, play and engage in the same way while at daycare. In addition, all dogs have varying energy and endurance levels that can impact how tired or alert they are at the end of a daycare visit.

Although many dogs thrive in a dog daycare environment, daycare isn't right for every dog, or for every stage in a dog's life. Every dog is a good dog, but not every dog has the right temperament for daycare.

He also notes that humans can be just as good (and for some dogs, better) social partners for their pets — every animal is unique, and not all dogs enjoy the company of their peers. But what the results show clearly is that strong social companionship has an overall positive effect on a dog's health and well-being.