Benefits of Choosing Dog Boarding vs Dog-Sitting
We love pet-sitters and know hiring a pet-sitter is perfect for some dogs and their owners! However, we think you should consider these points of what boarding has to offer when debating if your pup may need something more than a dog-sitter.
Getting The Attention They Need
As pet owners, we know our pets can feel stressed when we leave, even if it’s just a short period of time. When you board your dog with Puppy Play and Stay, they’ll be provided with a safe place to stay, and our staff will make sure they get plenty of attention to help them feel at ease and comfortable until you return. Our professional staff goes out of their way to provide dogs in their care with the best experience possible. Whether that includes one-on-one play or cuddles with a human staff member or play time inside or outdoors with other dogs—your dog will feel well loved and fawned over!
Socializing with New Friends
Most dogs, just like people, enjoy interaction with other canine and human friends. Pet-sitters are great, but most of the time they can only stop by for a short period of time to feed and let your dog out to potty. So, unless you can leave them with a friend or family member, they will be alone for most of the day, leading to more stress for you and your pup. When boarding at Puppy Play and Stay, your dogs will have their choice of other dogs and staff members to play and socialize with! Our facility features 2 large indoor playrooms where dogs can play as a group with other dogs. Our Ruffhouse Retreat is for our large, high-energy friends and the Puppy Playground is for our smaller, senior, and more mellow friends.
Plenty of Fresh Air
Puppy Play and Stay provides safe outdoor access for your dog allowing them to play and run around in a controlled environment with supervision. This is something that may be difficult if you have a pet-sitter and live in an apartment or have a yard without a fence. Our facility has two large play yards, totaling over 2,000 square feet of outdoor fun!
We all know young dogs and puppies can either snooze all day or have lots of energy to burn! At Puppy Play and Stay, we can supervise play and exercise to make sure your dog is safely letting off steam and having fun. When your dog is ready for a break, we can give them a quiet place to rest if they need it too.
Exercise and Structure
At Puppy Play and Stay, we are constantly observing the dogs, playing with them, watching their body language, and checking in with them if they may need a break. A structured environment such as this is a great way to guide even a young puppy into adulthood, helping them learn new skills they will use for the rest of their lives.
Their Humans Peace of Mind
Since you can be sure your dog will be constantly supervised and cared for, this can provide you with tremendous peace of mind and help you relax while you’re away. When you board your furry friend at Puppy Play and Stay, you can even check on them with our Webcams in the play areas to see them playing with their new friends! Some of our suites offer Webcams as well, plus you can call any time to ask how your pup is doing, too!
If you’re interested in setting up an Orientation Day for your dog, contact us. We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Be sure to always consult your veterinarian about health concerns, or if there is anything Puppy Play and Stay should know. We look forward to seeing you and your pup!
