Gone are the days when people asked “What’s dog daycare?” or “Why would I bring my dog here to play with other dogs?” The dog daycare industry is a couple decades old and daycare has moved from being viewed as a frivolous activity for a pet to a much needed social outlet for a beloved …
How to Create Better Playgroups Instantly
What is one thing you can do in your playgroups today that would help ensure all the dogs are having fun? Match the right dogs in the right groups! What is your favorite game to play on family vacation? A lengthy and strategic game of monopoly? A fast paced, animated game of Pictionary? A slow, …
What Off-Leash Play Service Do You Provide?
This may seem like a silly question, but ask current service providers for their answer and you will get many different responses. Off-leash play services have existed in the industry for over 20 years and their popularity has led to a wide range of operating practices Off-leash playgroups were designed as an environment where dogs that …
Is Every Dog Enjoying Off-Leash Play?
Off-leash dog play was created as a safe, fun and enjoyable environment for social dogs, but are the dogs always having fun? Keep reading to find out if a tired dog is really the best measure of success in off-leash play and get a free download to find out “Are the Dogs Having Fun.” Off-leash …
Five Steps to Doing Off-leash Dog Play Right
Follow these five steps and you will be on your way to doing off-leash dog play right. Keep reading to get your free download on “What Makes a Great Off-Leash Playgroup” to ensure you create a safe dog daycare. We are continually surprised by operating decisions of off-leash dog play providers. The majority of providers …
The Trouble With Off-Leash Play Today
The Dog Gurus can still remember one of the first American Boarding Kennel Association (ABKA) conventions Robin attended. She had been invited to speak about running a dog daycare and was sitting at a convention dinner with Susan Briggs and a few other ABKA members. At one point during dinner, someone asked for a show …