“Peace and Quiet”
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.”
Summer is hoping someone will join in the fun
Asa
Sampson hangs out at day care
Tags: dog boarding, doggie day care, doggy day care, kennels