Dog Daycare - Don't Waste

A service similar to that offered to children. Dogs can also be entrusted to a daycare center during the morning. There, they are surrounded by company, cared for and cared for, and can play. And they can go about their normal activities. Typically, the dog can be left alone for a few hours, but in some cases, even for the entire day.

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How it works

Dog daycare is different from boarding, starting with the underlying concept: it shouldn't replace the owner in the day-to-day care of the puppy, but rather help them manage their time away. Indeed, dog daycare isn't just about hands-on care, but also a whole range of stimuli, experiences, and activities tailored specifically for your furry friends. Just like dog kennels.

Dog daycare shouldn't be confused with boarding: in a boarding facility, your pet is left for just a few hours a day, perhaps when you can't look after him, while in a boarding facility, you can leave your pet for weeks at a time, for example, if you're going on vacation and can't take him with you.

How to find it

Various websites and platforms make it easy to find a dog kennel in any region.

Among these we point out:

Petfinde
SearchHotelsPet
Petbnb
DogBuddy (now part of Rover)
Yoopies

Other useful information for finding the nearest dog daycare center can be found through social media, starting with Facebook pages of groups like "Amici degli Animali," followed by the name of the city. The same search can be done on Google, using the keyword "Dog Daycare" followed by the name of the city where you're looking. Finally, all veterinarians are reasonably knowledgeable about where to find dog daycare.

In any case, once you've chosen a dog daycare center, you should always read reviews before leaving your pet, inspect the facility in person, and verify in detail whether the conditions are right, with the appropriate standards of care and safety.

Benefits for dogs

Daycare offers several advantages for both the owner and the dog. For the owner, it offers helpful and organized support, especially when their time is limited and the risk of the dog being left alone is high. Furthermore, in daycare, the dog is effectively educated, from food to walks, and generally taught a healthy lifestyle. The advantages for dogs include a good opportunity to socialize with other dogs and with people capable of showing care and affection, and the security of not being neglected in play, walks, and overall physical activity.

How much

Dog daycare prices vary widely, depending on the facility. On average, morning hours cost between 10 and 15 euros. Many daycare centers also offer medium- to long-term packages, including booklets or monthly passes. A booklet with 10 admissions for five hours a day costs between 120 and 150 euros at qualified daycare centers; a monthly pass, on the other hand, costs around 350 euros for a half day and 450 euros for a full day.

Dog daycare in Seregno

A dog daycare center is, therefore, a protected facility, free of structures such as fences or, worse, cages, where the animal can move, run, and spend peaceful hours, including walks, treats, and cuddles. Just as the creator of the program states:Seregno Dog is Good dog shelterFederica Villa, a 32-year-old who left a years-long job in a marketing department to open this place she couldn't even categorize or explain. Nor could she describe the paperwork she had to fill out.

Indeed, being one of the first experiments with this type of service, the permits, authorizations, and all the paperwork needed to open the nursery took a biblical amount of time. A year alone was needed to produce the necessary documentation.
But Federica did not lose heart, and in the name of Tobias, his dog now deceased but never forgotten, has opened this 200 square meter space full of greenery, in which the approximately 30 dogs a day They live a day with a tight, organized rhythm: starting early in the morning and ending at sunset, when the daycare guests meet their owners again. Rhythms are marked by precise and regular times, such as lunch at 12 and an hour of nap time.

With other slightly more "unusual" activities, such as trips to the lake, day trips, or birthday parties with fruit cake and yogurt, which are also safe for dogs to eat. Pricing and schedules are extremely flexible: some bring their friend for just two hours, some take a whole day, some have specific part-time or full-time needsPrices range from €25 a day to €365 a month, and there's only one rule: we don't accept animals with behavioral problems, those that are argumentative and rude, or those that are full of anxiety and anger.
In this case, Federica and her colleagues have arranged special in-home lessons to train the puppy or adult dog before attempting the daycare program. It seems to work, and demand, just like with daycare, is never lacking.

dog shelter — Playtime at Dog is Good Daycare

Dog daycare in Lecco

Like Federica, Carlo Costa and Irene Cagliani, the owners of the first dog kennel in the province of Lecco, have dedicated their lives to animals. They are professional educators and spent 11 years in London caring for dogs and providing great support to their owners.

In Calolziocorte, returning from London, they decided to open a 300-meter green area and a small indoor facility, where the dogs can play together and release the energy they would otherwise pent up, alone at home. Not only that, but the proximity of other puppies seems to have a very positive effect on the puppies, making them more docile and calm, and bringing them back to a pack lifestyle that, if controlled, leads to enormous benefits to the dog's psyche in terms of relationships with other dogs and also with the pack leader. In theory, the owner.

But Carlo and Irene do not only assist dogs left by their owners in the daytime formula during working hours, they also carry out a home pet-sitting service, especially for catsThe latter, much more sedentary, are not easy to "domesticate" to daycare life, and therefore in-home care is recommended. We also offer assistance for small rodents, birds, and other pets.

Dog daycare in Monza

Another experience to report regarding dog kennels is in Monza, and it is a real “pet resort”Under the guidance of head trainer Patty Giovanelli, this Lombardy facility is no longer just a day shelter, but a multipurpose center that helps owners manage their puppy from start to finish. This includes personalized training, including rehabilitation for dogs arriving after surgery or injury, veterinary consultations, personalized diets with a purchase service (so they can continue to follow Fido's menu), socialization with other dogs, and behavior lessons.

Not only that: the service that really distinguishes it from other dog shelter experiences in Lombardy is the one relating to pet taxi. If the puppy owner has very little time to take their puppy to the groomer or the vet, or simply needs to be taken to daycare but no one can accompany them, Fido Resort has the solution, with a real 'school bus' for dogs.

Dog daycare in Milan

If a dog is left alone for a long time, it can suffer and become stressed, often resulting in behavioral problems that create problems for us, the animal, and those around us. A neglected dog will bark or cry constantly, destroy everything in the house, and even become depressed and apathetic.
The day care center Dog's Life in Sempione Park, in Milan, is designed specifically for the well-being of our dogs, and includes a structured day with an 8:00 a.m. doorbell, time for feeding, relaxation, as well as play and socialization sessions with other dogs in different environments specifically designed for our four-legged guests. And anxious owners can watch the sessions live via webcam for an added sense of security.

The dog shelter Harmony, on Via Pusiano, is open from 7:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is designed to be an experience almost comparable to a nursery, with educational workshops and individualized goals tailored to each guest. In 1200 square meters of space, supervised by qualified dog trainers, dogs can socialize in a safe and supervised environment in a private outdoor area, taking into account their age and energy levels. They can also engage in individual activities based on their preferences. During the summer, there is also a pool for safe swimming. At the end of the day, guests can receive photos and videos of their four-legged friend's day via WhatsApp.

Finally, in Largo Domodossola, in the City Life area, there is the City Dog nursery, designed and managed by Eugenia Ferrari, dog trainer With the aim of providing a safe, fun, and "domestic" space for four-legged friends, we want them to feel right at home. At City Dog, every dog can socialize, go for walks in the local green spaces, and have a quiet, restful space. Additional services include behavioral counseling, training, and sports activities.

Dog shelter in Rome

In Zone Castel di Leva, a few km from Rome, the association Cico&Co manages A 10.000-square-meter dog park, where guests are cared for constantly in a setting that feels like a second home. Your dog will gradually acclimatize, just like a daycare center, with an introductory meeting and then induction days during which their adaptability to the daycare center and compatibility with the other guests are assessed. The philosophy of Ciko & Co. is: a small number of dogs, all sociable, always cared for by qualified trainers. No cages, and absolutely safe.

THECanine Oasis, in Zone Maccarese/FiumicinoThe facility also offers a daycare center and dedicated spaces for the resident dogs to play and spend time with their peers. Under the supervision of qualified trainers, they are involved in social, recreational, and educational activities, and during the summer, the four-legged friends have the opportunity to rest and cool off in the pine forest and on the playground equipped with swimming pools. As an additional service, the Oasi Cinofila offers a taxi service to accompany dogs to and from the facility.

Dogs & Co. Academy, in the Acilia/Casal Bernocchi area, A true dog training and education center, it offers a daycare center with three fenced-in grass areas with canopies to provide shade during the hottest hours of the day. Fenced and covered spaces are available for those who must leave their furry friends alone for long hours, often locked indoors. During their stay at the facility, your dog can safely socialize with other dogs.

Cane Docet, in Ostia, It's a dog training center surrounded by greenery. Here, guests can run, play, and relax in complete tranquility, under the supervision of professional dog trainersThe rules are simple: no obsessive barking and you can play as much as you want, as long as your other dog friends are enjoying it too. Taxi Dog, then, This is an additional, optional service at the daycare center. In this case, the trainer picks up the dog from home in the morning and returns it at lunchtime, according to a schedule and method agreed upon with the owner.

The animal house, in Campagnano di Roma, 22 km from the city, It's a daycare center with a gym, playground, a tunnel for agility activities, and a fantastic summer pool where furry friends can play or swim. There's a nap facility, dedicated indoor relaxation rooms, and small gardens with shelters. Dogs have access to lush, tree-lined spaces with paw-friendly surfaces: not too hard on their joints, nor too sandy, and far from city streets and thus away from smog and pollution. Guests are picked up in the morning and conveniently dropped off at dusk by the shuttle, which is fully equipped to ensure a comfortable and safe journey.

Born in 2012, finally, Duffland It is one of the oldest dog shelters in the capital. Located in Cesano di Roma, the center is not only a asylum A place where dogs can socialize, play, and engage in small sports and educational activities. It also offers training courses and opportunities to overcome fears and phobias that dogs may develop, especially when forced to spend a lot of time alone at home. Duffland only takes in dogs deemed behaviorally suitable, and is a very large and well-organized facility with a 2.000-square-meter training field, suitable for sports activities, such asdog agility.

Dog daycare in Florence

In Florence theFlorentine Canine Academy opened a dog shelter which became a point of reference for dog owners not only in the Isolotto-Legnaia neighborhood, but throughout the metropolitan area. Founded in 2001 by Dr. Giovanna Carlini, it offers four-legged guests large green spaces, time with their own kind, and large pools of water to cool off during the summer season. On rainy days, the dogs are housed in large kennels and taken on a leash several times to stretch their legs. Open from 7:15 a.m. just like a nursery, the ACF nursery guarantees continuous assistance from the specialized personnel, specific veterinary supervision and continuous assistance from the medical staffDuring rest periods, our four-legged friends are housed in a way that respects their size and temperament as much as possible to avoid fights, aggression, and accidents.

(All images are from the Dog is Good Facebook page)

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