Why is puppy socialization essential
Pups at Puppy Day Care get to socialize with their friends, play games with their carers, go for walks, have a full, fun day, and go home happy, content, and all played-out. Our daily activities concentrate on giving your beloved pup a combination of structured play, mental stimulation, and fun exercise within a safe environment. And of course, there’s a ton of love and care
The critical socialization period of a puppy is the first couple of weeks when your pup’s brain is like a sponge. They are taking in information about the world, determining what is and isn’t safe, and how to interact with their environment. The experiences that a puppy has during this time will have a lasting impact on their behavior thru out their life.
Puppy Daycare & Socialization is more than just exposure. It’s the process by which the puppy gains the knowledge and experiences he needs to take his place in society and all this is done thru coordinated fun. Creating the social and emotional bond beneficially to both the human and the dog and developing the emotional intelligence to form deep meaningful relationships and connections. Dogs need to become sociable members of both the Dog society as well as the human society.
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stimulation
We provided productive ways for your puppy to engage his brain cells thru games
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hide & seek
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nose games
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interactive toys
exercise
Puppies needs exercise to thrive, to build up a healthy immune system, to learn co-ordination as well as appropriate interactions with other dogs, and to learn about new surroundings. Thru age-appropriate exercise puppies learn and explore
interaction
Dogs are social animals!!
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Controlled interaction and socializing with other pups of similar size and personalities will lead to a stable well-adjusted pup
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meet & great
06h30 - 09h00
Puppies start arriving and are checked in. Belongings, medications, food, and toys are collected and stored in each pup’s locker followed by a quick health check. Pups are taken to their respective play areas, the start of a day full of fun and games.
morning activities
09h00 - 10h30
Each day we have fun, stimulating, and safe activities planned for the pups. All games are approved by a Canine Behaviourist and done under supervision.
One-on One Basic puppy obedience forms part of these sessions
exercise and group activities
10h30 - 12h00
High energy group activities between each other and the caretakers. There are toys available during “Free Play”, but most of the time the dogs really just want to enjoy each other's company. We also get a chance to enjoy their company and dote on them.
lunch time / nap
12h00 - 13h30
Special needs are attended to, and lunch is served
Puppies are placed in the open areas and can decide if they would like to laze in a kennel or a hound sleeper in the shade, take a dip to cool off, or chew a toy (if they have any energy left from the morning).
free play / structured outings
13h30 - 15h30
Pups get to play with each other and explore the garden. This time is used for an "energy outlet" where the pups set the tone of the intensity and activity. As always, under supervision
It is also during the afternoon that pups ( pre-approved permission ) are taken of the property for specialized socialization trips.
home time
15h30 - 18h00
All pups are readied for collection and moved into the sleeping area. A quick brush and wipe off followed by a last cuddle