Dog daycare

Dog daycare gives social exercise when owners work long office days. Reputable centres run temperament assessments before group play; not every dog is a fit. Transport vans and condo lobby rules often decide convenience.

## Decision points - Assessment / trial day requirements - Group play vs quieter enrichment days - Vaccination and sterilisation policies - Pickup / drop-off windows and van routes - Peak holiday booking freezes

Ask what happens if your dog cannot join group play after assessment.

## How to choose Prefer centres that explain supervision ratios and incident reporting. Tour the play areas if allowed. Confirm overtime fees when meetings overrun pickup.

## Practical tip Do a mid-week trial before a travel week. First-day fatigue and diarrhoea are common — better at home than mid-trip.