Nauset Kennels

So I am still trying to figure out iMovie, but didn’t want to wait to post these on our site. (This means you have to listen to my voice in the background as opposed to music! It also means that no editing has taken place.)

Wrestling in the Small Area

Sadie shows us her pool skills!

Day Care continues its fun - swimming in the pool, racing around the yard, wrestling with each other (the dogs, not us!), digging holes, and all that good dog stuff.

Beau and the Big Yard

Tucker’s pool time

Enjoy!

As I entered checks on the deposit slip the other day, I happened to glance at the “For” line on one particular check. Usually people write things like, “Barney - bath.” Sometimes dates are jotted down or an invoice number is provided. This check was different though, and it so perfectly sums up why doggy day care is important and why people use it: “For: peace and quiet.”

“How perfectly simple!” I thought. From our end, we often see the purpose of day care as tiring out your pups. I’m sure that for most of you, this is the reason why you bring your dogs to day care. Some people have different reasons though, such as providing an owner with peace and quiet. Guilt probably plays a big role too; we feel guilty when we don’t have enough time for our dogs. For those of you who wonder what would prompt someone to bring their dog to day care, I’ve compiled a list of reasons, many provided by owners. Please let me know if I’ve there are any I’ve missed.

Why We Bring Our Dogs to Day Care

- “Peace and quiet” (as quoted from a check)

- Exercise

- Socialization

- To acquaint the dog with the kennel as an introduction to an overnight stay

- To allow the exterminators, painters, carpet cleaners, etc. time and space to work at your house

-”Because, while I love my dog, he drives me crazy!” (quoted from an actual customer, not the same customer who wrote about peace and quiet though)

- Guilt over working so much that the dog isn’t getting out

- “To allow me rest after my medical treatments”

- “So I can get ready for our party and not have the dog in the way”

- and along the same lines as the above, “Because our guests aren’t dog people.”

I can’t say that any reason given has surprised me yet, but I live by the mantra of “Never say never.”

Some pictures from today’s day care. LOTS of motion, so some of them are blurred a bit!! Digging holes, chasing balls, and general romping seemed to be the activities of the day. Some of these dogs need agents!

Stay posted for more!